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:
2. Jarome Luai
Jarome Luai is a magnificent player. Multiple time Premiership winner. Origin series winner. Samoan superstar.
He is being seen by the Tigers fanbase as the saviour. Rightfully so!
Luai has been everywhere since arriving in Tiger Town. He is the face of the club. Again, rightfully so.
With that though comes pressure. Tigers fans no longer expect to be also-rans. They have one of the game's very best halves wearing their club colours.
Luai has been on podcasts talking a big game. He will be expected to deliver.
No club's fanbase craves a winning season more than the Tigers, If Luai lands on his feet, there is no reason Benji's boys can't achieve something special in 2025.
Luai is arguably the game's most important player as his performances will literally decide the Tigers season. That's pressure.
