The Mole: Dragons 'regret' Ben Hunt headlines list of biggest signings for 2025
The Mole's top 10 signings
Some of the biggest names in the NRL will jump ship in 2025, with the likes of Ben Hunt and Jarome Luai switching colours to rival clubs.
The Mole takes a look at the 10 best signings ahead of next season.
10. Josh Schuster - Rabbitohs
Basically starting his career all over again with the change of clubs - and has the perfect mentor in Wayne Bennett to bring out his undoubted talents.
9. Isaiah Papali'i - Panthers
Lost his way last year at the lowly Tigers but a change to the four-time premiers should see him regain the form from his Eels days, when he was a dynamic ball runner.
8. Stefano Utoikamanu - Storm
Was a kid with potential in the toughest spot on the field at the Tigers - watch Craig Bellamy turn him into a real weapon at the Storm in 2025.
7. Terrell May - Tigers
Plenty of people were shocked when the Roosters sent this dynamic middle man packing - I thought he was as good as any bench player in the NRL in 2024 in terms of impact. Will be a man with a point to prove next year.
6. Leo Thompson - TBA
Was in hot demand when he told the Knights he was leaving and the early mail was that he had agreed to join the Raiders … but chatter in recent days suggests the Bulldogs are still in the hunt.
5. Matty Nicholson - Raiders
Canberra have had a lot of joy from English imports in recent years and Sam Burgess was sad to see this classy 21-year-old second-rower go. Should adapt well to the NRL.
4. Addin Fonua-Blake - Sharks
Brings a new hard edge to the Sharks pack and if he can find his best, will get Cronulla close to a grand final spot in the year ahead.
3. Reagan Campbell-Gillard - Titans
I was surprised when the Eels allowed the big man to walk - he was among their best last year. Will be great for the young Titans pack.
2. Jarome Luai - Tigers
The Tigers' aim for 2025 is to shed the wooden spoon after three long years and this is the bloke who can get them off the bottom of the ladder. Will find things a lot tougher than at Penrith though.
