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The Eye Test’s 2025 NRL season advanced statistic leaders - The Rugby League Eye Test
Another National Rugby League regular season is in the books, which means we can look at which players were the best or worst performing of 2025. This is an update to the mid season leaders, and if yo...
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With the NRL regular season concluding, it's time to take a look at the best (and worst) players of the 2025 season through the Eye Test's suite of advanced statistics.
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🗞️NEW ARTICLE: A brief stats nerds' tour of the Broncos' 2025 season
Check it out here: thecruncherau.substack.com/p/a-brief-st...
Or, read the thread below for some snippets
Check it out here: thecruncherau.substack.com/p/a-brief-st...
Or, read the thread below for some snippets
A brief stats nerds' tour of the Broncos' 2025 season
I review the Broncos' drought-breaking year. Featuring analysis of Reece Walsh's stats, whether luck played a role, and more!
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October 10, 2025 at 2:21 AM
🗞️NEW ARTICLE: A brief stats nerds' tour of the Broncos' 2025 season
Check it out here: thecruncherau.substack.com/p/a-brief-st...
Or, read the thread below for some snippets
Check it out here: thecruncherau.substack.com/p/a-brief-st...
Or, read the thread below for some snippets
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I am trying not to be obnoxious about this but I am only human
October 8, 2025 at 8:56 AM
I am trying not to be obnoxious about this but I am only human
In July I noted the Broncos second halves were ordinary, going 5-11-1 after half time up to Round 19.
They won 7 straight second halves to close the season, with holding both Penrith & Melbourne to 0 points in the second half.
Hope Madge gets the credit he deserves.
They won 7 straight second halves to close the season, with holding both Penrith & Melbourne to 0 points in the second half.
Hope Madge gets the credit he deserves.
October 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
In July I noted the Broncos second halves were ordinary, going 5-11-1 after half time up to Round 19.
They won 7 straight second halves to close the season, with holding both Penrith & Melbourne to 0 points in the second half.
Hope Madge gets the credit he deserves.
They won 7 straight second halves to close the season, with holding both Penrith & Melbourne to 0 points in the second half.
Hope Madge gets the credit he deserves.
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Yes, it's grand final week so why are we talking about the long gone Cowboys and the answer is that I said I would do a season review and I finally found time to do it.
www.maroonobserver.com/p/review-202...
www.maroonobserver.com/p/review-202...
REVIEW: 2025
A real 9-14-1-ass season
www.maroonobserver.com
October 3, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Yes, it's grand final week so why are we talking about the long gone Cowboys and the answer is that I said I would do a season review and I finally found time to do it.
www.maroonobserver.com/p/review-202...
www.maroonobserver.com/p/review-202...
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Would loved to have put this in the newsletter from @tcau.dev
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Who will take home the 2025 Dally M Medal?
Take a look at what The Cruncher's Dally M model has to say about the race for the top individual honour in Rugby League this season.
thecruncherau.substack.com
October 1, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Would loved to have put this in the newsletter from @tcau.dev
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*taps sign*
September 28, 2025 at 8:09 AM
*taps sign*
Sharks trailed 15-14 in repeat sets tonight but were +2 in net total penalties (pens+set restarts)
Difference was Melbourne scoring only 2 of their 4 tries from repeat sets
All 3 of Cronulla's tries came from repeat sets
Difference was Melbourne scoring only 2 of their 4 tries from repeat sets
All 3 of Cronulla's tries came from repeat sets
Cronulla had the most repeat sets this season at 389, 20 ahead of the Bulldogs.
As seen above they were +57 in net total penalties, receiving 9.9/game but only conceding 7.5, a difference of +2.4/game
As seen above they were +57 in net total penalties, receiving 9.9/game but only conceding 7.5, a difference of +2.4/game
September 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Sharks trailed 15-14 in repeat sets tonight but were +2 in net total penalties (pens+set restarts)
Difference was Melbourne scoring only 2 of their 4 tries from repeat sets
All 3 of Cronulla's tries came from repeat sets
Difference was Melbourne scoring only 2 of their 4 tries from repeat sets
All 3 of Cronulla's tries came from repeat sets
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Excuse me?
September 25, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Excuse me?
I can also confirm that producing niche rugby league content isn't paying my mortgage
Last weekly newsletter of the season, posted to subscribers yesterday
www.maroonobserver.com/p/shallow-di...
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Shallow diving 2025
The last weekly newsletter of this season
www.maroonobserver.com
September 25, 2025 at 5:54 AM
I can also confirm that producing niche rugby league content isn't paying my mortgage
Excuse me?
September 25, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Excuse me?
For everyone saying "but the Dogs had a soft early draw", they allowed 18.4 points/game from Rounds 1-13 (1st overall), and just 16.3/game from Rounds 14-27 (2nd overall).
So they scored more points early against "weaker" teams, but allowed fewer points against "tougher" opponents.
So they scored more points early against "weaker" teams, but allowed fewer points against "tougher" opponents.
How much of their success this season was down to the easy draw they had at the start? That allowed them to gain some momentum.
September 21, 2025 at 10:46 AM
For everyone saying "but the Dogs had a soft early draw", they allowed 18.4 points/game from Rounds 1-13 (1st overall), and just 16.3/game from Rounds 14-27 (2nd overall).
So they scored more points early against "weaker" teams, but allowed fewer points against "tougher" opponents.
So they scored more points early against "weaker" teams, but allowed fewer points against "tougher" opponents.
Also *taps sign*
September 21, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Also *taps sign*
Dogs attack was 3rd in the NRL after 13 rounds at 25.1/game. From Round 14 to 27, they dropped to 13th at just 19.1
Also had the lowest % tries from kicks in the competition at 14%. 15% pre-Galvin, 11% after
That might work against Souths/Newcastle, but doesn't in September
Also had the lowest % tries from kicks in the competition at 14%. 15% pre-Galvin, 11% after
That might work against Souths/Newcastle, but doesn't in September
September 21, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Dogs attack was 3rd in the NRL after 13 rounds at 25.1/game. From Round 14 to 27, they dropped to 13th at just 19.1
Also had the lowest % tries from kicks in the competition at 14%. 15% pre-Galvin, 11% after
That might work against Souths/Newcastle, but doesn't in September
Also had the lowest % tries from kicks in the competition at 14%. 15% pre-Galvin, 11% after
That might work against Souths/Newcastle, but doesn't in September
Cronulla ended up with 16 repeat sets tonight. Their season average was 16.3 & four of their five tries came from repeat sets.
4/16 (25%) was higher than their season repeat set conversion at 14%
4/16 (25%) was higher than their season repeat set conversion at 14%
Cronulla had the most repeat sets this season at 389, 20 ahead of the Bulldogs.
As seen above they were +57 in net total penalties, receiving 9.9/game but only conceding 7.5, a difference of +2.4/game
As seen above they were +57 in net total penalties, receiving 9.9/game but only conceding 7.5, a difference of +2.4/game
September 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Cronulla ended up with 16 repeat sets tonight. Their season average was 16.3 & four of their five tries came from repeat sets.
4/16 (25%) was higher than their season repeat set conversion at 14%
4/16 (25%) was higher than their season repeat set conversion at 14%
Sharks were -4 in net errors and -2 in net total penalties (penalties+set restarts), but lead repeat sets 8-7 in the first half
Ricky should be extremely concerned.
Ricky should be extremely concerned.
September 20, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Sharks were -4 in net errors and -2 in net total penalties (penalties+set restarts), but lead repeat sets 8-7 in the first half
Ricky should be extremely concerned.
Ricky should be extremely concerned.
The Sharks had 1 repeat set in the first 32 minutes, but three in the last eight, the first of which resulted in Mulitalo's first try.
Cronulla had the most repeat sets this season at 389, 20 ahead of the Bulldogs.
As seen above they were +57 in net total penalties, receiving 9.9/game but only conceding 7.5, a difference of +2.4/game
As seen above they were +57 in net total penalties, receiving 9.9/game but only conceding 7.5, a difference of +2.4/game
September 13, 2025 at 10:42 AM
The Sharks had 1 repeat set in the first 32 minutes, but three in the last eight, the first of which resulted in Mulitalo's first try.
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NRL Season Review: The Bottom 9
Gold Coast Titans
Hannay is taking over as head coach next season and has already hinted at a change of style and rebranding.
Gold Coast Titans
Hannay is taking over as head coach next season and has already hinted at a change of style and rebranding.
NRL Season Review: The Bottom 9
The NRL season is over for half of the competition and they'll already be thinking of ways to improve in 2026.
www.rugbyleaguewriters.com
September 12, 2025 at 7:44 AM
NRL Season Review: The Bottom 9
Gold Coast Titans
Hannay is taking over as head coach next season and has already hinted at a change of style and rebranding.
Gold Coast Titans
Hannay is taking over as head coach next season and has already hinted at a change of style and rebranding.
🧵 A thread containing one stat/chart for every finals team 🧵
Canberra scored the most tries from tackles 0 or 1 in the NRL this season with 32
Canberra scored the most tries from tackles 0 or 1 in the NRL this season with 32
September 12, 2025 at 3:04 AM
🧵 A thread containing one stat/chart for every finals team 🧵
Canberra scored the most tries from tackles 0 or 1 in the NRL this season with 32
Canberra scored the most tries from tackles 0 or 1 in the NRL this season with 32
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The hot seat stuff was instantly rendered irrelevant but the rest is still good I promise
www.maroonobserver.com/p/drowsier-a...
www.maroonobserver.com/p/drowsier-a...
Drowsier and clownier
Frauds, they're all frauds!
www.maroonobserver.com
September 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The hot seat stuff was instantly rendered irrelevant but the rest is still good I promise
www.maroonobserver.com/p/drowsier-a...
www.maroonobserver.com/p/drowsier-a...
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NRL Season Review: The Bottom 9
The NRL season is over for half of the competition and they'll already be thinking of ways to improve in 2026.
The NRL season is over for half of the competition and they'll already be thinking of ways to improve in 2026.
NRL Season Review: The Bottom 9
The NRL season is over for half of the competition and they'll already be thinking of ways to improve in 2026.
www.rugbyleaguewriters.com
September 10, 2025 at 5:58 AM
NRL Season Review: The Bottom 9
The NRL season is over for half of the competition and they'll already be thinking of ways to improve in 2026.
The NRL season is over for half of the competition and they'll already be thinking of ways to improve in 2026.
September 9, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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With the NRL regular season concluding, it's time to take a look at the best (and worst) players of the 2025 season through the Eye Test's suite of advanced statistics.
www.rugbyleagueeyetest.com/2025/09/08/t...
www.rugbyleagueeyetest.com/2025/09/08/t...
The Eye Test’s 2025 NRL season advanced statistic leaders - The Rugby League Eye Test
Another National Rugby League regular season is in the books, which means we can look at which players were the best or worst performing of 2025. This is an update to the mid season leaders, and if yo...
www.rugbyleagueeyetest.com
September 8, 2025 at 3:09 AM
With the NRL regular season concluding, it's time to take a look at the best (and worst) players of the 2025 season through the Eye Test's suite of advanced statistics.
www.rugbyleagueeyetest.com/2025/09/08/t...
www.rugbyleagueeyetest.com/2025/09/08/t...
With the NRL regular season concluding, it's time to take a look at the best (and worst) players of the 2025 season through the Eye Test's suite of advanced statistics.
www.rugbyleagueeyetest.com/2025/09/08/t...
www.rugbyleagueeyetest.com/2025/09/08/t...
The Eye Test’s 2025 NRL season advanced statistic leaders - The Rugby League Eye Test
Another National Rugby League regular season is in the books, which means we can look at which players were the best or worst performing of 2025. This is an update to the mid season leaders, and if yo...
www.rugbyleagueeyetest.com
September 8, 2025 at 3:09 AM
With the NRL regular season concluding, it's time to take a look at the best (and worst) players of the 2025 season through the Eye Test's suite of advanced statistics.
www.rugbyleagueeyetest.com/2025/09/08/t...
www.rugbyleagueeyetest.com/2025/09/08/t...