NRL Social - Rep round, returns and farewells

Author: Hayley Byrnes NRL.com Reporter
Timestamp: Fri 29 Jun 2018, 07:01 AM

With so much content coming out of last week's NRL representative round, you can be forgiven for missing some of the best posts floating around on social - that's where we come in with our recap!

Uncle Gus

Despite having an action-packed week of NSW duties ahead of him, Blues gun Angus Crichton made the effort to meet up with South Sydney teammate John Sutton to present his son with a personalised jersey.

"Thanks Uncle Gus for Acey boys jersey he loves it won't take it off," Sutton posted to his Instagram. No doubt he wore the jersey with pride when the Blues brought it home Sunday night.

Thanks uncle Gus for Acey boys jersey he loves it won’t take it off!!! #gotheblues

A post shared by John Sutton (@jsutto) on Jun 21, 2018 at 12:13am PDT

Denver Test something to Crowe about

There was no way Russell Crowe was going to miss some of his star Rabbitohs pulling on the England jersey against his homeland New Zealand. He celebrated post-game with South Sydney's Sam and Tom Burgess.

Great to have @russellcrowe with us after to celebrate the win! #DenverTest #RugbyLeagueChallenge

A post shared by England RL (@englandrugbyleague) on Jun 23, 2018 at 4:08pm PDT

Farewell, friend

After the Parramatta Eels announced the sad news co-captain Beau Scott had retired from rugby league after suffering a season-ending ACL injury, tributes quickly flowed in from past and present teammates.

Wishing this legend all the best in the future and congratulations on such an awesome career serial killer. #beauscott pic.twitter.com/QSS2aX0Ug1
— michael jennings (@M_Jennings_03) June 27, 2018

Congratulations Shark 388 Beau Scott on a wonderful NRL career

Made his Sharks NRL debut in 2005 and played 28 games

We wish you all the best in retirement#UpUpCronulla pic.twitter.com/lIX3Mfc39M
— Cronulla Sharks FC (@Cronulla_Sharks) June 27, 2018

Just hold on, I'm (not) coming home

After his much publicised battle with delayed and cancelled flights this week, at least Marty Taupau could crack a joke in the midst of his travelling debacle.

I should book my Flight with this airline to get home 🙌🏽😁 🛩 #teamkapowairways pic.twitter.com/7lm4nLLIBo
— Martin Taupau (@MartyKapow) June 26, 2018

Up the Wests Tigers

The Pacific Test match between Samoa and Tonga fulfilled all expectations, none so more than for West Tigers' Michael Chee Kam. After his Samoan side went down to Tonga, he got his NRL teammates together for a photo.

YTB’s @WestsTigers #TOKOUSO pic.twitter.com/Zzj4AakKBJ
— Michael Chee Kam (@chee_kam) June 24, 2018

The showdown between the two nations was championed by NRL players from those who participated in the game and off the field.

What about the crowd in the #PacificTest2018 the noise they are creating is outstanding ! 🙌🏼
— Euan Aitken (@EuanAitken3) June 23, 2018

One of the most memorable and proudest moments in the Blue Jersey. Always an honour and privilege to represent my heritage and to lead the siva tau was the best feeling! Despite the score, one of the best highlights in my life. #AllGloryToGod🙌🏾🇼🇸
— PitaGodinet (@PitaGodinet) June 23, 2018

Safe to say no atmosphere compares to these 2 island countries going at each other #lessssgo #TongaVSamoa
— Brad Takairangi (@Bradtaka_) June 23, 2018

Maroon pride

Amelia Kuk ran out for Queensland with an extra pep in her step. Sydney Roosters and former Queensland half Cooper Cronk presented Kuk with her gameday jersey.

"Feels like the first time I received this QLD Jersey," she wrote on Instagram.

Feels like the first time I received this QLD Jersey. What a journey it’s been. Big thanks to Cooper Cronk for giving up his time to come present our jerseys. What a night. Kick off tomorrow at 7:50PM at North Sydney Oval. It will be shown live on Channel 9 as well so make sure you tune in to catch the First Ever Women’s State of Origin. #SameGame #OurWay #StateOfOrigin

A post shared by Amelia Kuk 🇵🇬 (@ameliakukk) on Jun 21, 2018 at 5:11am PDT

Out and about

Gerald Beale made the most of the Warriors bye week to do some Lord of the Rings exploring with the family.

Today we were hobbits. Love adventuring and exploring new places with my gang!

A post shared by Gerard Beale (@gerardbeale) on Jun 23, 2018 at 12:50am PDT

World Cup Fever

Injured Panther Josh Mansour has been putting his passion for football to good use, appearing on Optus Sports' coverage of the 2018 World Cup.

The diehard Arsenal supporter has been polishing up his presenting skills, and we gotta say, not too shabby, Josh!

I’d lie if I said I didn’t enjoy this 😁 https://t.co/2WdwvcIQHa
— Josh Mansour (@Josh_Mansour) June 27, 2018

Souths support inclusion

In an effort to support more inclusion, South Sydney have made a short doco and entered it into the FOA Film Festival.

Check out the video below and be sure to support their effort here.

We've entered a video into the @FOAFilmFestival presented by Rabbitohs partner Nova Employment. 🙌

It’s a beautiful story, which demonstrates our commitment to inclusiveness. ❤️️💚

Check out the video below and vote for us here - https://t.co/78C4UIuTc4 #GoRabbitohs pic.twitter.com/AYx9KRJDor
— South Sydney Rabbitohs 🐰 (@SSFCRABBITOHS) June 28, 2018

Look who's back

It's not hard to tell that Robbie Farah is just a little bit excited about playing for the Wests Tigers again. Robbie and the new (old) teammates will take on the Gold Coast on Sunday.