NRL Quiz DN

Which former player holds the record for most first grade games played without playing an international match? Excludes PM's XIII.

• John Sutton

• Jarrod Croker

• John Morris

• Mitchell Aubusson

Answer explanation

John Sutton, with 336 games!

Which of these New Zealand Warriors players was proficient at Australian Rules (AFL) football as a teenager?

• Kurt Capewell

• Freddy Lussick

• Shaun Johnson

• Dylan Walker

Answer explanation

Shaun Johnson! He represented NZ at under-16s level, but his family did not want to move to Australia, so he pursued league! He also played touch, union, and basketball.

Alex Johnston has scored multiple tries in a game against every team except one… which?

• Melbourne Storm

• Canberra Raiders

• Newcastle Knights

• Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks

Answer explanation

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks - AJ has only scored 4 tries against the Sarhks, none of them in doubles or more.

Johnston scored 5 tries against the Roosters in Round 20, 2020 for a 60-8 victory. He has scored 5 tries in one game against one other club, which?

• Penrith Panthers

• Parramatta Eels

• New Zealand Warriors

• Brisbane Broncos

Answer explanation

Penrith Panthers - Round 17, 2017 - Souths won 42-14

CHT made his NRL debut at five-eighth in Round 4, 2019, with Blake Green at halfback. Which of these players did NOT partner Chanel in the halves in 2019?

• Tohu Harris

• Kodi Nikorima

• Gerard Beale

• Peta Hiku

Answer explanation

Kodi Nikorima! Kodi joined the Warriors mid-season, in Round 9 of 2019. He and Chanel would not start in the halves together until Round 13 of 2020.

All of these players have played at least one game at five-eighth, but only one has also played halfback. Who?

• Tyrone Peachey

• Elliott Whitehead

• Cameron McInnes

• Joey Manu

Answer explanation

Elliott Whitehead played Round 8, 2021 at halfback!

Which current NRL coach has not played a game of professional footy?

• Trent Robinson

• Andrew Webster

• Adam O’Brien

• Anthony Seibold

Answer explanation

Don't you know who he is?!

Which of these players has captained the most NRL games?

• James Tedesco

• Adam Reynolds

• Clint Gutherson

• Ben Hunt

Answer explanation

Reynolds with 98!

Only one of these 300+ game players has captained their team at the NRL level, who?

• Michael Jennings

• Hazem el Masri

• Billy Slater

• Josh Morris

Answer explanation

Billy Slater - one losing game in 2018 against Manly.

Which of these players has worn the most different jersey numbers in 2024?

• Kenny Bromwich

• Connor Watson

• Blaize Talagi

• Josh Curran

Answer explanation

Kenny Bromwich, with seven different jersey numbers: 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17.