Do the Kiwis have Jett Cleary on their radar ?

[The Partisan]

Younger brother of Nathan born in New Zealand.  Currently doing well in the NSW Cup apparently. 

With Jerome Hughes probably now gone for the year New Zealand need a new half ?  Shaun Johnson not making a comeback.  

Kodi Nikorima probably the logical replacement.

Can't think of any Kiwi half-backs in the Super League.  Mason Lino maybe? Though he is normally linked to Samoa.

 

 

 

Edited September 5, 2025 by The Partisan

[Damien]

Seeing as he plays at the Warriors Im sure the Kiwis are aware of him. 

[The Partisan]

Would be interesting if got a call up and prospered in the international arena.  

Brother v Brother storyline. 

 

Think Ukraine have been in touch with the Cleary family for their upcoming European games. Qualified under mother's side I believe. 

 

[StandOffHalf]

Hope they don't put CNK in the halves again. That didn't exactly work.

I don't think Cleary the Younger is ready for international footy yet, but it could be interesting down the track.

[DoubleD]

28 minutes ago, The Partisan said:

Younger brother of Nathan born in New Zealand.  Currently doing well in the NSW Cup apparently. 

With Jerome Hughes probably now gone for the year New Zealand need a new half ?  Shaun Johnson not making a comeback.  

Kodi Nikorima probably the logical replacement.

Can't think of any Kiwi half-backs in the Super League.  Mason Lino maybe? Though he is normally linked to Samoa.

 

 

 

Te Maire Martin would be the obvious next choice. 

[Welshleaguelover]

I think Weekes qualifies for New Zealand and was originally a half back.

The cupboard is quite bare. 

Edited September 5, 2025 by Welshleaguelover

[nkpom]

Swan song for Kieran Foran perhaps? Been a stand out in a poor Titans team lately

[Sports Prophet]

Would he really want to? He’s not a New Zealander and I’m not gonna argue about it.

[Damien]

1 hour ago, StandOffHalf said:

Hope they don't put CNK in the halves again. That didn't exactly work.

I don't think Cleary the Younger is ready for international footy yet, but it could be interesting down the track.

CNK in the halves was a real disaster.

[Whippet13]

2 hours ago, The Partisan said:

Would be interesting if got a call up and prospered in the international arena.  

Brother v Brother storyline. 

 

Think Ukraine have been in touch with the Cleary family for their upcoming European games. Qualified under mother's side I believe. 

 

Cleary on Ukraine's radar ahead of European Championships - NRL News - Zero Tackle

[Click]

It would be a pretty incredible jump from NSW cup to internationals for NZ

[hunsletgreenandgold]

Phoenix Crossland has played in the halves for the Knights a fair times. 

[Click]

2 hours ago, hunsletgreenandgold said:

Phoenix Crossland has played in the halves for the Knights a fair times. 

Damn, NZ really are struggling, eh?

[DoubleD]

https://www.instagram.com/p/DPL_qQnEV__/?igsh=dXdud2UyZ2VtY2E4

Representing Ukraine, on the back of Nathan’s encouragement. Also, apparently Nathan wants to do likewise at some point in his career 

Edited September 29, 2025 by DoubleD

[Futtocks]

On 05/09/2025 at 12:48, Click said:

It would be a pretty incredible jump from NSW cup to internationals for NZ

Krisnan Inu played for the Kiwis before he made his NRL debut.

[Coggo]

Jett!
Ooh-wooh-ooh-wooh-ooh-wooh!

Jett!

[DoubleD]

5 hours ago, Futtocks said:

Krisnan Inu played for the Kiwis before he made his NRL debut.

Didn’t Casey McLean do likewise?

Edited September 30, 2025 by DoubleD