NRL Social: King Gutho and the Grub are back, puppy love and birthday wishes

Author: Hayley Byrnes NRL.com Reporter
Timestamp: Mon 16 Apr 2018, 01:30 PM

We welcomed back some fan favourites during round six, so with another weekend of footy out the way, let's look back at the week that was across NRL social!

Grub love

It doesn't get much better than Sunday arvo footy out at Brookvale Oval. For Wests Tigers recruit Josh Reynolds, the 30-12 win over Manly was the perfect way to mark his club debut.

"Wow what a feeling coming back into this team with these legends the belief is unbelievable the energy is flowing I'm a lucky guy to be apart of something so special," Reynolds wrote.

Wow what a feeling coming back Into this team with these legends the belief is unbelievable the energy is flowing I’m a lucky guy to be apart of something so special 👌🏻 even tho I think my back side is still in the middle of lottoland they got me through 😊 also the tigers fans for making me feel right at home for my first game can’t wait for next week 🐯 @nrl_weststigers

A post shared by joshreynolds9 (@joshreynolds9) on Apr 15, 2018 at 3:53am PDT

Classy move

How's this for sportsmanship? Despite the North Queensland Cowboys going down to the Canterbury Bulldogs, Johnathan Thurston showed just why he's regarded as not only one of the best on the field, but off it as well.

Thurston gifted his headgear to young Cooper, son of Bulldogs opposition prop, David Klemmer. Now that's class.

"Cooper hasn't taken it off all arvo. Even eating his dinner in it," Klemmer posted.

Thank you so much to the legend @jthurston06 for his head gear. Cooper hasn’t taken it off all arvo. Even eating his dinner in it 😂

A post shared by @ dc_klemmer on Apr 15, 2018 at 2:11am PDT

Caption this

In New Zealand last week, Shaun Johnson decided to have some fun with his fans. He posted this photo of he and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck asking fans to caption it. Hilarious responses followed.

Hes a funny man but what did he say? 😏

A post shared by Shaun Johnson (@shaun_johnson90) on Apr 9, 2018 at 1:45am PDT

How to TBT

Taking the crown for this week's throwback Thursday goes to Sydney Rooster Blake Ferguson. "Fergy Ferg" shared this adorable photo of him a kid from back in 2007. Needless to say, he achieved his childhood goal. Outstanding.

Throwback to my year 12 at Wellington high school in 2007 #2820 #tbt #ambition mine came true through dedication and hard work!!

A post shared by Blake Ferguson ™ (@blakeferguson23) on Apr 11, 2018 at 10:18pm PDT

Mates for life

Regardless of the fact Trent Hodkinson and Josh Reynolds no longer play for the same team, we were once again reminded of the strong bond the two former Bulldogs and Blues halves share with Hokko posting a special birthday message for his mate on Friday.

Happy birthday legend. Love ya mate @joshreynolds9 ❤️ not bad for 35!

A post shared by Trent Hodkinson (@trent_hodkinson) on Apr 12, 2018 at 8:46pm PDT

Friday 13th

Last week it was announced Manly released Darcy Lussick so he can join the Toronto Wolfpack and while most NRL fans were sad to see the big man go, Nathan Peats couldn't help but have a little fun with Lussick on Twitter.

Friday the 13th is supposed to be spooky but I disagree because it has brought myself glorious news. @D_LUSSICK is finally leaving the country and I couldn’t be happier. Farewell loser
— Nathan Peats (@nathanpeats9) April 13, 2018

Koni Hurrell and Lussick could only laugh!

Please take him with you
— konrad hurrell (@konmanhurrell) April 13, 2018

Cookin up the Chooks

It wasn't just fans chiming in on the iconic Roosters-Souths clash Thursday night. A handful of NRL players also tweeted away. Former Rabbitohs hooker Issac Luke couldn't hide how impressed he was with Damien Cook's form.

Damien cook running 120m with 5 runs before half time. Holyyy hekkkkka. That’s unheard of.
I wish I was that fast. 🔥🔥#NRLroostersvsrabbitohs
— issac luke (@issacluke_14) April 12, 2018

Manly's Jackson Hasting had to agree!

Same 😂 https://t.co/x7KDy23fe2
— Jackson Hastings (@JackoHastings) April 12, 2018

Welcome back, King

And it was a big welcome back across social media for Parramatta Eel Clint Gutherson as he ran out for his first game back from an ACL injury much to the delight of every NRL fan and fellow players.

Josh Dugan was just one of the many who tweeted how good it was seeing Gutho back on the field.

How good is it seeing @ClintGutherson back on the field doing his thing ✊🏼👑
— Josh Dugan (@Josh_Dugan) April 14, 2018

The fan favourite then went on Twitter on Monday morning and thanked everyone for their kind words.

"Just wanted to say thanks to all the people who wished me well with coming back to playing, appreciate all the support!"

Just wanted to say thanks to all the people who wished me well with coming back to playing, appreciate all the support! Not how we wanted to start, believe we are doing everything to turn this around. #process
— Clinton Gutherson (@ClintGutherson) April 15, 2018

Puppy love

In honour of National Pet Day, Jarrod Croker posted this family photo to Instagram. The Raiders captain can often be found sharing cute pics of his pups, Indi and Jax.