The Furnace previews Round 13, analyzing each team's key questions and matchups.
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In this weekly preview, foxsports.com.au dissects every game by looking at each team's burning question.
NRL 2025: The Furnace, Round 13, burning question for every team, Kalyn Ponga, Knights, Isaiah Iongi, Eels, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, Titans
Holy Moses: The cautionary tale of John Bateman and the Raiders
The Canberra Raiders avoid Isaac Moses players due to complications, exemplified by Lachlan Galvin's messy transfer.
There's a reason the Canberra Raiders don't have any Isaac Moses players in their squad.
You need only look at the circus surrounding Lachlan Galvin's messy exit from the Wests Tigers and subsequent move to the Canterbury Bulldogs for a reminder.
Sure, Galvin's talented, but having witnessed the half kicking stones around the Tigers' Concord training base for what feels like months would you really want to bring that into your club?
NRL to continue in Darwin as new club lands agreement
The Dolphins signed a new deal for an annual NRL game in Darwin, continuing their partnership.
The Dolphins have announced they have signed a new agreement with the Northern Territory government to ensure an NRL game continues to be played in the top end each year.
The Parramatta Eels, who hosted the Dolphins in Darwin in 2024, have called the city one of their home grounds for the last 12 years, but the agreement comes to an end this year, with the last game there pitting them against the Canberra Raiders.
The Dolphins already split their home games, with ten in Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium, and two in Redcliffe at what is currently known as Kayo Stadium.
