NRL Social: Farewells, dress ups and inspiring the younger generation

Author: Tanisha Stanton NRL.com Reporter
Timestamp: Fri 24 Aug 2018, 04:59 PM

There is plenty happening in the world of social media so don't miss out on what our NRL stars are up to here on the NRL.com social recap.

Goodbyes

The legendry Johnathan Thurston featured in his last game in NSW last Saturday night and the Cronulla Sharks sent him off with the respect he deserves #ThanksJT.

Respect, @cronullasharks 👏🏼. #ThanksJT

A post shared by nqcowboys (@nqcowboys) on Aug 19, 2018 at 1:29am PDT

Antonio Winterstein thanks everyone for his 10-year journey in the NRL.

My dream was to one day play in the NRL but never would have thought i’d be lucky enough to play in it for 10 years. THANK YOU!! Im truly greatful i had the privilege of playing with/against some great players and form friendships and bonds which will last forever! This game brought my entire family together through tough times and it also taught me life lessons i will carry on to the next chapter of my life. I appreciate everyone who have helped myself and my family through this difficult process of retirement. Not the way i planned on finishing my career but it was a career i never thought i’d have. Dont be sad its over, be happy it happened😊 Thank you all for your kind messages and posts im truly humbled🙏🏽❤️ #chaseyourdreams

A post shared by Antonio Winterstein (@toneswinterstein) on Jul 26, 2018 at 12:46am PDT

Wests Tigers teammates clap Kevin Naiqama and Sauaso Sue at their last home game for the club before they venture off to continue their football careers.

Two servants clapped off in their final home game. Thanks for everything Kevin and Sauaso, and all the best in the future. 🐯 #NRLTigersManly

A post shared by WestsTigers (@nrl_weststigers) on Aug 23, 2018 at 5:38am PDT

Ex-teammate Shaun Kenny-Dowall wishes Frank-Paul Nuuausala a happy retirement.

Happy Retirement @franky_deez What a Journey, What a career. Not too many have achieved what you’ve achieved. You’ve come a long way 💖 proud of you bro!

A post shared by S K D (@skennydowall) on Aug 22, 2018 at 4:12am PDT

Birthday shout outs

Josh Morris says happy birthday bro and just reminding you who came into this world first.

Happy 32nd birthday little bro @bmozzle 🎊🎉🎁🎂

A post shared by Josh Morris (@jmozzle) on Aug 22, 2018 at 6:26pm PDT

Kalyn Ponga wishes teammate Tom Hughes a big happy birthday.

HB Tommy @gingermegsx

A post shared by KALYN PONGA (@kalyn__ponga) on Aug 22, 2018 at 3:35am PDT

Malakai Watene-Zelezniak sends some birthday love to Esan Marsters.

Happy birthday my bro 💙 still a young pup👌🏼haha Have a blessed day bro #youngpup #blessedday #birthday

A post shared by Malakai Watene-Zelezniak (@malakaiwatenezelezniak) on Aug 16, 2018 at 8:06pm PDT

More babies

George Burgess and his beautiful wife Joanna welcome baby Birdie into the world.

Welcoming Birdie Maquelle Burgess into the 🌍 Born on 18.8.18 at 22:52 Weighing 3.59kg/ 53.5 cm long @joanna.m.burgess did an unbelievable job. We can’t wait to introduce her to our little Boston tomorrow. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

A post shared by George Burgess (@george.burgess) on Aug 20, 2018 at 11:37pm PDT

Jason nightingale's oldest daughter Chloe is already in love with her little brother Oliver.

Perfect pair 👶🏼🙇🏼‍♀️ Oliver James Nightingale. Welcomed by his big sister. Mum did an amazing job bringing these two into the 🌎 ❤️❤️❤️

A post shared by Jason Nightingale (@gypsy_no5) on Aug 22, 2018 at 8:17pm PDT

Dress ups

Who did it better? Josh Addo-Carr or Felise Kaufusi?

#EasyE

To Eazzzzy #getthestrap

A post shared by JOSH ADDO-CARR (@joshaddocarr) on Aug 18, 2018 at 5:42am PDT

#Andre3000

🎶 Shake it like a polaroid picture🕺🏾#andré3000 #heyya #thankswifey 💁🏾‍♀️

A post shared by Felise Kaufusi (@fkaufusi) on Aug 19, 2018 at 12:08am PDT

Chasing Comets

Andrew Fifita commends producer Jason Stevens on a killer film.

Honoured to come down to Broadway @hoytsaustralia for Ex Nrl , now Producer Jason Stevens movie @chasingcometsofficial #Congrats #Bestever @stanwalker I think you have a career here, but can you plz tell @svnofromtha70 not to be in the background lol killed your shot bra 😂😂😂 can highly recommend watching the movie. #Grateful #Humble #Thankful

A post shared by Andrew Fifita (@andrewfifita) on Aug 22, 2018 at 4:45am PDT

The Cowboys boys made sure they caught Stevens' movie in Townsville too.

That thip just took me to another place 🥤🥤🥤🥤 @chasingcometsofficial

A post shared by Jason Taumalolo (@jason.taumalolo) on Aug 21, 2018 at 5:45am PDT

NBA fans

Alex Johnston and Shaun Lane kicking it with NBA Rookie of the Year Ben Simmons

A night with @bensimmons 🏀🎮 #aussiegoat #nba2k19 #wrongcamera 👀🤦🏽‍♂️

A post shared by AJ (@alexjohnston95) on Aug 17, 2018 at 12:51am PDT

Always good catching up with the day 1 @bensimmons while he’s back home 🇦🇺 #day1 #realrecognisereal #haterswillsayitsfake

A post shared by Shaun Lane (@slane_94) on Aug 18, 2018 at 12:37am PDT

Giving back

Tallisha Harden, Ali Brigginshaw and Tyrone Peachey inspiring our next generation of stars.

A huge reminder of why we play this amazing game 😊 Received this letter from little Taya, a beautiful 10 year old girl from up in Kingaroy who travelled to Gympie last weekend with her family to attend the Broncos NRLW clinic. @brisbanebroncos @DeadlyChoices @WRugbyLeague # pic.twitter.com/s8ZHX5ZjTx
— Tallisha Harden (@TallishaHarden) August 22, 2018

Thank you Picnic Creek State School for having @scottprince7 and myself visit your school today!! Can’t wait to visit again soon 😀 • • • • @brisbanebroncos @jillaroos @adidasau @nrlcommunity @countryrl @ipswichcitydental @ipswich_healthperformance @ipswichhub @fitswich @discoveripswich @brothersfootyipswich @alpha390finance @empirehealth_sportsnutrition @wrugbyleague • • • • • • #samegame #ourway #broncos #brisbanebroncos #samegameourway #womeninsport #womeninleague #gotheroos #health #fitness #rugbygirls #wrugbyleague #rugbyleague #top40 #ipswichQLD #fitswich #womeninspiringwomen #kids #footy #football #QLD #brothersfootyipswich #jillaroo #jillaroos #australia #beyondbroncos #broncoscommunity

A post shared by Ali Brigginshaw (@ali_brigg) on Aug 23, 2018 at 3:57am PDT

The little ledge visited from Brewarrina and was all teeth when he got these boots 😁. I said “if you catch this bomb I’ll give you my boots” #defuser

A post shared by Tyrone Peachey (@tyronepeachey) on Aug 20, 2018 at 3:35pm PDT

The new man in the top job

Scott Morrison has taken over as Prime Minister of Australia, and he didn't need long to remind everyone where his NRL loyalty lies.

"We all want to be able to make our own choices in life. Whether it is about who comes to our country ... or what school you want your kids to go to, or what team they want to follow. I suggest the Sharks." - Scott Morrison #auspol #libspill https://t.co/3LNGy3O2ko pic.twitter.com/vta8H93a9u
— The Courier-Mail (@couriermail) August 24, 2018