NRL Social: The Anzac Round

Author: Hayley Byrnes NRL.com Reporter
Timestamp: Mon 30 Apr 2018, 05:15 PM

An Anzac Day to remember

Anzac Round made for some special football, particularly for Tevita Pangai jnr who not only won the Anzac Medal for man of the match but who also got to play against his childhood hero, Greg Inglis.
"Took me 2 years too play a childhood hero Greg Inglis, congrats on your 250th," Pangai Jnr wrote on Instagram where he posed with his medal for a memorable photo.

How good was this big fella, @lege_era0 on #Debut #Broncos236 & took me 2 years too play a childhood hero @greg_inglis1 congrats on your #250th unlucky mate. So humbled & honoured to get the #AnzacMedal special moment in my career. This ones for you lads @adam_walsh09 @inked_purcy @_____junior @your.mate.wilso & all the soldiers proudly fighting & have fought for our freedom #BronxNation #LESTWEFORGET

A post shared by Tevita Pangai Jnr (@tevitapangaijnr) on Apr 26, 2018 at 5:29am PDT

Broncos teammate Sam Thaiday also wished his fellow Queenslander the best.

Feeling pumped after our win on Thursday night and great to see @greg_inglis1 reach his 250 milestone 👊🏾#250games

A post shared by Sam Thaiday (@samthaiday) on Apr 27, 2018 at 6:03pm PDT

Speedy recovery, Sauce!

After suffering a terrible facial injury, NRL fan favourite Josh Mansour went under the knife. The Test winger took to Twitter on Sunday night to thank his family, friends and fans for all their support. On behalf of everyone at NRL.com we wish Josh a fast and safe recovery.

Thank you to my family, friends and fans for your kind words of support and well wishes. Surgery went well definitely been the toughest few days I’ve gone through but happy everything went well!
— Josh Mansour (@Josh_Mansour) April 29, 2018

Guther50n

It may have taken Clint Gutherson five years to get there, but Sunday marked 50 NRL appearances for the Parramatta Eel.
"Huge honour to play my 50th NRL game tonight, taken a while but got here in the end. Love this game," the fullback said.

Absolute honour to play my 50th NRL game tonight, it’s taken 5 years but means a lot to me and those close to me. Thanks to all the fans that made it a great atmosphere at home. 💯

A post shared by clintongutherson (@clintongutherson) on Apr 29, 2018 at 4:41am PDT

Hundy club

Penrith Panther Tyrone Peachy joined the 100 club in their defeat over the Canterbury Bulldogs.

100th nrl game on the weekend😁! Thanks to the friends and family that come out.

A post shared by Tyrone Peachey (@tyronepeachey) on Apr 29, 2018 at 7:35pm PDT

Wheels Up Cronulla

Thanks to his handy boot securing the Sharks their win, it was #upupcronulla literally as Chad Townsend and the squad headed back to Sydney.

Great to get the win last night in some tough conditions. Now time to head home #UpUpCronulla pic.twitter.com/hpVYyIdITu
— Chad Townsend (@chadtownsend10) April 28, 2018

One Love

Being out with injury hasn't wiped the smile off Jordan Kahu's face. He posed with his beautiful family saying "No, I'm not lucky — I'm blessed."

No, I’m not lucky — I’m blessed, YES! @jesskent_91 #jflay23

A post shared by Jordan Kahu (@jordan.kahu) on Apr 27, 2018 at 10:13pm PDT

Home sweet home

And no need to wonder if Knights gun fullback Kayln Ponga is enjoying his time in Newcastle.

That excites me! @nrlknights

A post shared by KALYN PONGA (@kalyn__ponga) on Apr 29, 2018 at 7:37pm PDT

Dragons take the Anzac honours

Last week's traditional Anzac Day match between the Dragons and the Roosters failed to disappoint. Tyson Frizell took home the Man of the Match honours saying "Thanks to everyone who attended yesterday's game and showed their support for the men and women who served and continue to serve our country."

It’s always such a privilege to play on Anzac Day and what a feeling it was to come away with a tough win. Thanks to everyone who attended yesterday’s game and showed their support for the men and women who served and continue to serve our country #anzacday

A post shared by TYSON FRIZELL (@tysonfrizell) on Apr 25, 2018 at 7:43pm PDT

Yeah the boys!

And Latrell Mitchell kept a positive outlook after his sides loss to the Dragons.

"Best thing about Footy, there's always next week!"

Suits nd That ! @blakeferguson23 #mickey Best thing about Footy, there’s always next week.! 👌🏾😇

A post shared by L a t r e l l M i t c h e l l™ (@iam_lm01) on Apr 25, 2018 at 9:34pm PDT