LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
As Round 3 of the 2025 NRL season approaches, several teams are preparing to make changes to their line-ups.
Some players, such as Nelson Asofoa-Solomona, Jeremiah Nanai, Jack Bostock, and Josh Addo-Carr, are set to be available for selection after missing previous games.
However, the Rabbitohs are facing injury troubles, the Panthers will be without a key player, and the Raiders will also be missing a key member of their forward pack.
The Double Doggies are one team that will be making changes after a disappointing start to the season.
Zero Tackle reports that they will be looking to shake things up in Round 3.
Meanwhile, the Panthers will be without a star player, with zerotackle.com noting that "a Penrith Panthers star will be unavailable." This absence will undoubtedly have an impact on their performance in the upcoming round.
Injuries have plagued the Rabbitohs, with the team facing continued woes in this area.
This will undoubtedly present challenges for the team as they look to regroup heading into Round 3.
Additionally, the Canberra Raiders will be without a key member of their forward pack, further complicating their preparations for the upcoming round.
Despite the challenges facing some teams, others will enter Round 3 with the same line-up as previous games.
While some players return from injury or other absences, others will need to step up to fill the gaps left by unavailable teammates.
As teams make final preparations for Round 3, the competition is sure to heat up as they look to secure crucial wins early in the season.
Overall, the NRL Team Talk for Round 3 highlights the mix of changes and challenges facing teams as they prepare for the upcoming games.
With players returning, injuries impacting line-ups, and key absences to contend with, Round 3 promises to be a dynamic and exciting round of NRL action.