LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The transfer market has been a real battleground in the last 12 months as teams prepare for the upcoming 2025 NRL season.
According to the folks at zerotackle.com, a whopping 42 players who have previously graced the field for another club have found new homes for the upcoming season.
With the release of the 2025 NRL draw today, all eyes will be on the matches where these players will face off against their former teammates.
It's set to be a showdown of epic proportions as these players step onto the field against their old clubs.
Fans will be eagerly anticipating these matches, circling the dates on their calendars as they prepare to witness the drama unfold.
Below, you can find the matchups where these departing players will face their former teammates for the first time:
- Euan Aitken and Lachlan Hubner: The Dolphins will take on the South Sydney Rabbitohs on Friday, March 7th at 8:05 pm at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
- Karl Lawton and Jaxson Paulo: The Manly Sea Eagles will go head-to-head with the North Queensland Cowboys on Saturday, March 8th at 7:35 pm at 4 Pines Park in Manly.
Get ready for a clash of titans, as these players leave it all on the field in what is sure to be a fierce battle between old teammates turned rivals.
It's going to be a game for the ages, full of passion, determination, and plenty of Aussie grit.
Grab your popcorn, folks, this is going to be one for the history books.