It's a bit rough to say that someone is under pressure for 2025 before the pre-season has even begun, but for many NRL players that is reality.

Whether it be to retain a spot, justify a contract, or throwing the hopes of an entire fanbase on their shoulders, every NRL contracted player bares some type of pressure.

Today we are going to look at 10 who enter the 2025 under huge pressure.

Again, not all of these players are playing for contracts, or their future. Some even find themselves in a position not of their own doing, more-so down to pure circumstance.

With that said, below are the top 10 players entering 2025 under pressure:

4. Kyle Flanagan

Kyle Flanagan is the Ben Hunt replacement. He is the face of the club. He will decide if the Red V play Finals footy for the first time in a long time.

None of the above are true ... but that is exactly how fans are viewing young Flanagan heading into 2025.

Ben Hunt, who carried the Dragons on his own back for many years, is out, and the coach's son is in. On a recently extended contract. To partner a thrown aside half in Lachlan Ilias.

Talk about a pressure cooker!

For the record I am a huge fan of Flanagan. Have been since Sharks days. He was made, unfairly, the scapegoat during his time at the Roosters.

Unfortunately he'll likely be targeted again if the Dragons don't fire next year, whether he deserves it or not.