NRL Social: Fan love and Dragons on top

Author: Hayley Byrnes NRL.com Reporter
Timestamp: Tue 8 May 2018, 08:01 AM

With round nine now behind us, let's look back at some of the best moments.

Moylan makes a night of it

It was a night to remember for one young Sharks fan who received a special gift from Matt Moylan after Cronulla's win on Saturday night. The young fan failed to contain his emotions as Moylan autographed his boots. It reminded us just how great rugby league can be.

This is what it’s all about 🙌🏼 A special moment for this young fan after receiving @mattmoylan boots last night . Well done @mattmoylan, a moment he will never forget . #UpUpCronulla

A post shared by Cronulla Sharks FC (@cronullasharks) on May 5, 2018 at 7:29pm PDT

Kiwi love

If playing out of his mind for the Warriors wasn't enough to top off a great weekend, Shaun Johnson backed it up proposing to his long-term girlfriend, Silver Ferns defender Kayla Cullen. The Kiwi sports couple announced their engagement on social media and celebrated with friends and family. Congrats SJ!

Congrats! pic.twitter.com/X8JXVLy3pE
— Hayley Byrnes (@HayleyByrnes) May 6, 2018

Boys are on!! The only yes I need. @kaylamalvinacullen

A post shared by Shaun Johnson (@shaun_johnson90) on May 6, 2018 at 2:30am PDT

Dream debut

Warriors player Karl Lawton couldn't have asked for a better start with his new club. The last time the utility played at Mt Smart Stadium, he suffered a horrific injury, only this time he scored two tries help lift the Auckland-based team to second on the NRL ladder. Lawton later said "This is my home now", and judging by the fan reaction, he's a welcome addition.

Stoked the parents got to come over and present my @nzwarriors jersey! #greatful

A post shared by Karl Lawton (@karl_loss_lawton) on May 7, 2018 at 2:05am PDT

Back at it!

Jillaroos fullback Sammy Bremner is back playing the game she loves, posting this photo to her Twitter account earlier Monday morning. We love seeing you back doing what you love!

Back at it ... 🐯✨#grateful #tigerlillies
AusJillaroos @NSWRL @NRL_Dragons pic.twitter.com/rDIQhADK3c
— Sammy Bremner (@SammyBremner) May 7, 2018

Ring the bell

The Dragons propelled themselves higher on the NRL ladder, much to the delight of Gareth Widdop and Tariq Sims.

"Another awesome crowd yesterday at Kogarah! We love playing in front of you guys!" Sims posted to Instagram.

Another awesome crowd yesterday at Kogarah! We love playing in front of you guys! Congratulations to @reecerobsonn on his debut, more to come buddy! OTTNO #teamsims #redv #dragons 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️🔴⚪️🐉

A post shared by Tariq Sims (@tariqsims) on May 6, 2018 at 2:32pm PDT

Ye the Bulgarian 🏋🏻‍♀️

A post shared by GARETH WIDDOP (@garethwiddop) on May 6, 2018 at 2:56am PDT

The great outdoors

Newcastle Knights young gun Kalyn Ponga enjoyed his never-ending sun.

Location location

A post shared by KALYN PONGA (@kalyn__ponga) on May 2, 2018 at 12:32am PDT

And Jared Waerea-Hargreaves got in some quality time with the family before the Roosters took on Manly Sunday afternoon.

The crew out in full force this arvo... ♥️ #MyFamily 🌎

A post shared by Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (@jwh_755) on May 5, 2018 at 3:57am PDT

Chin up!

Jordan Kahu looks to still be in positive spirits after suffering a slight setback thanks to finding some of the hardware (metal) used to fix his broken jaw.

"Minor setback on Monday. But it ain't going to stop me! Let's go brothers," he wrote on Instagram.

Minor setback on Monday. But it ain’t going to stop me! Let’s go brothers 💪🏽 #jflay23

A post shared by Jordan Kahu (@jordan.kahu) on May 3, 2018 at 2:30am PDT

Jordan Kahu has gone back under the knife to have some of the hardware (metal) used to fix his broken jaw removed. Will likely be at least a few weeks before he return to the NRL pic.twitter.com/W0ExbqvTXn
— NRL PHYSIO (@nrlphysio) May 2, 2018