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Spray paint and protest banners cover the walls and pavements of Dongduk women’s university in Seoul. “We’d rather perish than open our doors,” reads one slogan . Since 11 November, students have staged a sit-in, initially occupying the main building and blocking access to classroom buildings across campus, forcing classes to move online and a planned job fair to be cancelled. The outcry was sparked by plans for some departments to admit male students but have since spiralled into a wider clash over the future of women-only spaces in a country that is grappling with the issue of gender equality . “The university’s unilateral decision, made without any input from the students who actually study and live here, left us with no choice but to raise our voices,” one member of Dongduk’s student council says, speaking on condition of anonymity. In South Korea, women’s universities were established in the early 20th century as one of the only paths to higher education for women in a strictly patriarchal society. Today, they are seen by some as vital institutions for nurturing female talent in a country that remains deeply male-dominated. South Korea ranks 94th out of 146 countries in gender equality, according to the World Economic Forum. Women hold just 20% of parliamentary seats and make up only 7.3% of executives at the country’s 500 largest companies . Yoonkyeong Nah, a professor of cultural anthropology at Yonsei University, says that, more broadly: “The protests reflect how young Korean women feel unsafe in public spaces”, citing the prevalence of illegal filming , stalking, and digital sex crimes, including the latest deepfake pornography epidemic . “While providing safe spaces isn’t the primary purpose of women’s universities, students are protesting to maintain what they see as a secure environment for learning – it reveals broader problems in Korean society,” Nah says. The outcry began after students discovered the university administration had been discussing plans to convert its design and performing arts departments to become co-educational. Administrators insist co-education was only one proposal being discussed – citing practical needs for male actors in performing arts and long-term competitiveness concerns. On Thursday, a partial agreement saw classes resume after the university agreed to temporarily suspend co-education discussions, but on Monday, a meeting between student leaders and university administrators reportedly ended without resolution, with students refusing to end their occupation of the main building until the complete withdrawal of the co-education plans. In a statement afterwards, university president Kim Myung-ae warned of “resolute action” against what she described as illegal protests that had violated educational rights. As the weeks have gone by, the dispute has increasingly become a political battleground. Han Dong-hoon, leader of the ruling conservative party, declared that “instigators of violent incidents” must be held accountable for property damage, while Lee Jun-seok, another prominent lawmaker who has frequently clashed with women’s groups, criticised the protests as “ uncivilised ”. The head of a state-run human resources agency suggested “weeding out” the university’s graduates during hiring rounds and declared he “would never accept” a daughter-in-law from the institution. In response, opposition politicians have accused conservatives of weaponising the protests to deflect from their own political troubles, including allegations of election nomination interference. Former lawmaker Jang Hye-young condemned what she called “women bashing” tactics and warned they only “make life more difficult for all women in South Korea”. “Stop using us”, said Choi Hyun-ah, president of Dongduk’s student council, in a recent interview with local daily Kyunghyang Shinmun . “Those who frame this as a gender conflict are simply using students to justify their own views.” In a later statement, the council said politicians and other officials “fail to see the essence and context of the situation, dismissing us simply as ‘rioters’.” The protests have also sparked a strong anti-feminist backlash online. The “male rights” anti-feminist group New Men’s Solidarity has weighed in . The group’s leader, recently convicted for defaming a feminist activist, has threatened to expose the personal information of the “rioters” online, prompting safety concerns. One female YouTuber with over 60,000 followers who voiced support for the protesters was forced to shut down her account after allegedly facing sexual harassment and impersonation attempts. The dispute also reflects deeper structural challenges posed by South Korea’s changing demographics, says Kyuseok Kim, a higher education expert and scholar. Student enrolment in higher education has plunged 18% to 3 million students over the past decade as the country’s already low birthrate continues to slide, forcing some institutions to potentially shutter departments or close entirely . “Universities face a precarious balancing act: preserving their identity while implementing the changes necessary to secure their future,” Kim says. “Even legacy institutions are being forced to reconsider their identities amid unprecedented demographic pressures”. After students overwhelmingly voted last week in favour of the protests, Choi Hyun-ah, the student council president said : “We have made history today in our fight for a democratic Dongduk. “The existence of women’s universities is about advancing women’s educational rights; transitioning to co-education would mean there’s no reason for us to exist at all.”DFLer resigns seat in Minnesota house after court found he failed to meet residency requirementShares of ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding Limited ( NYSE:ZK – Get Free Report ) reached a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Thursday . The stock traded as high as $32.25 and last traded at $31.84, with a volume of 480026 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $29.73. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In ZK has been the topic of several analyst reports. Macquarie began coverage on ZEEKR Intelligent Technology in a report on Thursday, October 3rd. 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Canada’s only Elevated Park is joining forces with other railway entities in St. Thomas. Seven years after the park opened on the former Michigan Central Rail Bridge, volunteers say it’s time for the next chapter and new leadership. Those behind the park have joined forces with the Railworks Coalition to help collaborate and grow. “We have a board structure and management and a bigger group of volunteers,” said Mat Janes, president of On Track St. Thomas, who manage the park. “Up to this point, it's been a small number of us that have been doing all the work. We hope to take advantage of Railworks standing in the community to bring some more people into the project as well.” The Railworks Coalition believes this is the natural next step, to unite all rail entities. “When this was all envisioned many years ago, it was to bring together all the rail, heritage and rail assets within St. Thomas and surrounding communities,” said Scott Sleightholm, president of Railworks Coalition. “Up until now, we have the Elgin County Railway Museum, CASO Station and BX Tower. When we were presented with the opportunity to bring in the Elevated Park, into the assets, I think it was a natural next step.” The park, which opened in 2017, recently received a boost from a local business. Entegrus has donated $10,000 to support enhancements. “What we're going to do is continue our tree planting program to the west of the bridge,” said Janes. “We call it the Arboretum Line because it's going to be all native trees identified. We're going to use it as an educational opportunity for people to learn about native trees. Then we'll also use it (the donation) for other improvements on the bridge, such as repairing the light sculpture.” It’s a partnership both parties believe will enable them to provide opportunities to attract new visitors, supporters, solidify the park’s impact on the region. “We've been expanding events at the CASO Station, the Elgin County Railway Museum, we can move to maybe bring back some more events and some different events over on the Elevated Park as well,” said Sleightholm. “We want to continue to push the rail heritage and the rail assets in St. Thomas-Elgin community.” Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. 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Integrated Circuits: Revolutionizing the Electronics Industry 12-23-2024 07:16 PM CET | Industry, Real Estate & Construction Press release from: ABNewswire Integrated Circuits (ICs) [ https://www.serdia-chip.com/integrated-circuits-ics ], also known as microchips, have become indispensable components in modern electronic devices. These small electronic devices pack a large number of transistors and other electronic components into a limited space, enabling a wide range of functionalities across various industries. From computers and smartphones to cars and medical devices, ICs have revolutionized the electronics industry and continue to push the boundaries of technology. The history of ICs dates back to 1958, when Jack Kilby of Texas Instruments developed the first IC. This pioneering invention contained only a few transistors but laid the foundation for the creation of more complex ICs. 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Media Contact Company Name: Shenzhen SERDIA Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=integrated-circuits-revolutionizing-the-electronics-industry ] Phone: +86 13691825231 Country: China Website: https://www.serdia-chip.com/ This release was published on openPR.Cross sections of Nigerians representing a broad spectrum of opinions have charted a path for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to follow if he (the president) must realise his Renewed Hope Agenda of developing the country in 2025. Those who spoke with Saturday Telegraph in separate interviews include, National Publicity Secretary of the opposition New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Mr. Ladipo Johnson, a chieftain of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and former Secretary General of the Forum, Anthony Sani. Others include the National Publicity Secretary of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Mr. Justice Faloye, and his counterpart in the Pan-Niger Delta Forum Dr. Obiuwevbi Ominimini. Johnson in his chat with one of our correspondents urged the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) controlled Federal Government should allow opposition political parties in the country to thrive, saying efforts must be geared towards expanding the political space. While accusing the APC of allegedly sponsoring the numerous crises within the various opposition parties, Johnson also argued that the electoral umpire must ensure level playing field for all parties and not show open bias for the ruling party. Citing the political tension in Kano, Johnson said, “We all can see what members of the opposition APC in Kano State are doing to undermine our government. The first time, they tried to meddle in the emirate system not minding the consequences of their action. “The second time, they tried to use some of our expelled members to sabotage our cases in the courts and they also tried to prevent the state government from conducting local government elections in the state,” he said. Commenting on recently held off season elections in Ondo and Edo State, he called for concerted efforts on how to make the electoral umpire unbiased and transparent. Sani: Why some Nigerians are against Federal Government’s reforms Reflecting on the reforms and policies being undertaken by the Federal Government in the last one year, Sani told Saturday Telegraph that even though the government has promised that Nigerians will soon begin to see the advantages of its reforms, “as long as the succour is yet to be experienced, most Nigerians would conclude the reforms are not good enough.” Sani however called on Nigerians to stop the lamentations and come out with better ways to tame the prevailing situation in the country, saying “This is because unbridled lamentations are never a solution to the myriad of challenges confronting the nation.” He also called on the people to support the reforms of the present administration as it is very necessary to support the government to enable it to succeed. He said, “Mr President in media chat told Nigerians that his reforms like removal of fuel subsidies and floating of the naira as well as the Tax Reforms Bills are meant to redirect the socioeconomic development of the country. “He also talked about his improvement of the security architecture and preventive approach of fighting corruption. “In addition, the reforms are not a matter of choice but tasks that must be done. He admitted that there is untold hardship which he said would come to pass because there is some light at the end of the tunnel. “The president has appealed for understanding by Nigerians whose support is sine qua non. In such circumstances, there is nothing one can say beyond appealing to Nigerians to be supportive. “This is because as long as the succour is yet to be experienced, most Nigerians would conclude the reforms are not good enough. “Since the president has admitted the government’s inability to think out better options to the reforms, I appeal to Nigerians to come forward and advise the government on the best approaches-if any-that can bring about some succour as quickly as possible. “This is because unbridled lamentations are never a solution to the myriad of challenges confronting the nation.” Injustice against N’Delta should be addressed-Ominimini On his part, Ominimini stated that the only way 2025 would be meaningful to the people of the Niger-Delta would be for the Bola Tinubu led government to make conscious efforts aimed at addressing many perceived injustices that the region has continued to suffer over the years. According to him, the region has been excluded from the scheme of things in the oil sector, saying the situation whereby citizens of the country take up numerous opportunities in the oil business to the exclusion of his people should be addressed. Citing the current condition of the East/West Road as an example of official neglect by successive governments in the country, he Ominimini urged that the provision of adequate infrastructure should also be accorded necessary priority in the New Year. “We want the inclusion of the Niger-Delta in key critical decision making positions in the oil and gas industry,” he said, adding that the two executive directors of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited are from the Northern part of the of the country while his region now had to be content with one non-executive member. He also urged the government to ensure that sons and daughters of the region are given greater opportunities of benefiting business wise in the sector, saying the situation whereby only the northern part of the country benefits in the ownership business opportunities should be addressed. Give us restructuring, review economic policies-Faloye Faloye on his part stated that the expectation of his organisation would be for the government to put in place machinery that would ensure that the much clamoured for restructuring of the country is carried out. He also stated that the government should immediately review its economic policies which he maintained were impacting negatively on the lives and existence of all Nigerians whom he stated have slipped into misery and want. “We hope that the government can give us restructuring, which we have been clamouring for over the years. We are also urging the government to change its economic policies to wear a human face. “We are also advocating for a reduction in the cost of governance and more transparency in the way the country is managed. We also demand greater autonomy for the local governments,” he said.

With presents gathering under Christmas trees, and most players back at pre-season training, we’re only six weeks away before the 2025 trial matches start. Watch every ball of Australia v India LIVE & ad-break free during play in 4K on Kayo | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer > Yet, there are still concerns that linger across the NRL ranging from key position question marks to how well recruits will fit into their new teams. New Broncos coach Michale Maguire needs to stamp out the rock star mentality that cruelled the club since the 2023 decider. Meanwhile, the Knights are hoping for another playmkaer to stand up and support Kalyn Ponga so they can shed the one-man team tag. And the Sharks need star recruit Addin Fonua-Blake to hit the ground running in a bid to put an end to their failures in the finals. Below, we dive into each team’s Christmas wish list because even a club like the four-peat Panthers are in need of a little something from Santa. Read on for every NRL club’s Christmas Wish. BRONCOS What they need: Madge’s messaging to get across Brisbane drew a line in the sand when they sacked Kevin Walters in September, less than 12 months after the coach took them to the grand final. The shock move and then hiring of hard taskmaster Michael Maguire put the entire club on notice after a shocking 2024 season. The message was clear: no more Mr Nice Guy for a coach. The Broncos players need to stop acting like rock stars and get back to being footballers. The Broncos faithful demand success and it’s time for the players to act accordingly. Young guns Reece Walsh and Ezra Mam are saying all the right things since Maguire arrived, but the proof will be in the pudding. Walsh spoke about “taking on more of a leadership role” but a few weeks later was spotted at the back of the group during fitness drills. After Mam injured several people in a car and was caught drug driving, Maguire booted him from Red Hill and to a construction site to learn about the real world. If Maguire gets his message across, the Broncos will absolutely be contending for a premiership in 2025. MORE NRL NEWS OFF-SEASON CENTRAL: DCE’s contract backflip as Manly devise Trbojevic switch ‘CARNIVORE’: Cleary ahead of schedule in bid to forge new halves combo amid diet TRANSFER CENTRE: Eels pick up gun after Bulldogs release; Raiders star extends RAIDERS What they need: Their young guns to kick on Ricky Stuart has been open about adopting a youth policy in a bid to end the club’s 31 year title drought, but that all depends on if and how quickly those young guns develop. In halves, Ethan Strange and Ethan Sanders, fullbacks Kaeo Weekes and Chevy Stewart and outside backs Xavier Savage, Matthew Timoko and Sebastian Kris, the Raiders have one of the most exciting young crops of backline stars in the game. The upside is they still have so much room for improvement, but how quickly they find consistency will determine how far the Raiders go in 2025. The pack is led by Hudson Young, Zac Hosking, Morgan Smithies and Joseph Tapine, who all arguably still have their best football in front of them. The challenge for Stuart’s young brigade is to learn quickly from their mistakes and narrow the distance between their best and worst games, to get the Raiders firing and pushing for the finals. If enough of their young guns fire, the Raiders will be a dangerous beast in 2025 and they can build a premiership contender around them for the next five years at least. BULLDOGS What they need: Their middle forwards to gel It often takes time for new recruits to find their feet at their new clubs, and in 2024 the Bulldogs showed a mountain of improvement. Under Cameron Ciraldo, they made their first finals appearance since 2016, going down to the Sea Eagles in week one. So how can they improve in 2025? Their middle forwards needed strengthening, and Ciraldo and Phil Gould have done just that, signing several enforcers. While Canterbury made do with the players they had, it was clear the likes of Sam Hughes and Josh Curran desperately needed help in the front row, with Max King sitting out for an extended period with a wrist injury. Tom Amone, 28, has been drafted in from the Super League, departing Leigh Leopards. He has previously played for the Rabbitohs and Tigers, and made his NRL debut in 2019. Phil Gould labelled him the “best front row forward in the UK for the past two years” and he could slot straight into the middle forward rotation. Meanwhile, Sitili Tupouniua also arrives after 106 games at the Roosters. The 27-year-old has played majority of his football in the back row, but a shift closer to the middle of the field could be on the cards with Jacob Preston, Viliame Kikau and Jaeman Salmon already in the Bulldogs’ ranks. Should both of those recruits hit the ground running at Belmore, the Bulldogs are only going to get better and a deeper finals run could be a possibility. DOLPHINS What they need : To lift the Bennett curse The Wayne Bennett curse is very real. Bennett has been replaced at NRL clubs six times and it’s been decades since any of his successors tasted sustained success. Jason Demetriou (Rabbitohs) and Anthony Seibold (Broncos) are the most-recent examples of clubs spiralling after the legendary coach departs. But take a trip further down history lane and you’ll see the curse ended the head coaching careers of Ivan Henjak (Broncos), Steve Price (Dragons) and Rick Stone (Knights). The only coach to enjoy premiership success at a club after Bennett left is the great Tim Sheens, who replaced him at the Raiders in 1988. Bennett guided Canberra to their first grand final in 1987, but Sheens took the Green Machine to four more deciders over the next seven years and won three of them. Kristian Woolf has replaced Bennett as the Dolphins head coach after serving as his assistant for the expansion club’s first two seasons. Club officials are confident Woolf will end the curse because he’s the product of a succession plan years in the making. But try telling that to Demetriou, who did the exact same thing at Souths and lasted just 58 games in the role before he was axed. SHARKS What they need: Addin Fonua-Blake to hit the ground running The Sharks finally broke their finals curse under Craig Fitzgibbon and now they need a big man to break down the next door - winning the premiership. Addin Fonua-Blake is arguably the best front-rower in the world and has been named in the Dally M Team of the Year for the past two seasons. Cronulla came from the clouds to sign Fonua-Blake after the Warriors granted him a release back to Sydney for family reasons. Now Fitzgibbon must work out how to ensure his side gets the most out of the Tongan star while the Sharks remain in their premiership window. If AFB can get the pack consistently going forward then it will put halfback Nicho Hynes on the front foot and allow him to rediscover his Dally M Medal form. There’s talk Braydon Trindall may wear the No. 7 jersey next season, but Hynes will still be crucial to their success. “I feel like if we keep everyone on board then we can fight for a premiership every year,” Hynes said. “When you’re going so well as a club, obviously people want to come hunting your players. “They (teammates) might get offered a bit more money than what we have (in the salary cap) and I would never begrudge a teammate for wanting to look after family and go and find a good opportunity. “But in saying that I feel like we’re building something special – it’s something you want to be a part of.” TITANS What they need: A halfback to stand up The Titans have arguably the best forward pack in the competition, with former Eels prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard joining a talented group that includes the likes of rep players David Fifita, Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and Moeaki Fotuaika. The Titans also have plenty of talent in their backline in Jayden Campbell, Keano Kini and AJ Brimson. However, there are plenty of question marks at the halfback position. The Titans just haven’t been able to settle on one in quite some time. Tanah Boyd was too hot-and-cold and was allowed to let walk in the off-season. 34-year-old Kieran Foran had some good moments in 2024 in the No. 7, but he’s at the back end of his career and is more of a five-eighth than a natural halfback. The Titans have a couple of interesting halfback options on their roster who have both yet to feature in an NRL game. They are rugby union convert Carter Gordon and teen talent Zane Harrison. Gordon has been impressive at training and in the Q Cup since joining the club halfway through 2024. A former flyhalf for the Wallabies, halfback would be the smoothest positional transition for Gordon. Whether it’s Gordon, Blues u-19 rep Harrison or perhaps Foran, the Titans need strong play from their halfback in 2025, as the lack thereof is what is keeping them from being a finals team. SEA EAGLES What they need: Tom Trbojevic to stay fit If the Sea Eagles want to compete for a premiership, Tom Trbojevic simply must stay on the field. The 28-year-old has been consistently plagued by injuries in his NRL career, with his most recent being an AC joint blow to close out the 2024 season. Before that a hamstring injury ruled him out of Origin, while he also suffered a pectoral rupture in the series opener in 2023. Throw in the mix other hamstring and shoulder injuries and it’s been a horrid run since 2020 for the superstar fullback. It’s clear to see that Anthony Seibold’s side are a better team when Trbojevic is wearing the No.1 jersey, and the club have previously floated the idea of him playing in the centres where he featured once in 2024 against the Cowboys in Round 18. There’s been reports that the Sea Eagles will consider shifting him to five-eighth if Daly Cherry-Evans doesn’t play on in 2026, hoping to prolong his career. But regardless, Manly have a big opportunity in 2025 if they can keep their big-name stars fit, especially Trbojevic who has shown in the past he can be the competition’s best player, winning the Dally M Medal in 2021. “If Manly want a genuine chance of winning a trophy at some stage, Turbo has got to be the fullback,” Cooper Cronk said on Fox League during the 2024 season. “If they want to take down the big teams, he has to be at fullback.” STORM What they need: To stop Nathan Cleary Melbourne’s grand final side is getting even stronger with the addition of prop Stefano Utoikamanu and they’re already favourites to win the competition next year. But Panthers superstar Nathan Cleary will have something to say about that as he chases a ridiculous fifth straight premiership. The Storm have the best spine in the NRL with Ryan Papenhuyzen, Cameron Munster, Jahrome Hughes and Harry Grant are all in the prime of their careers. They really should have converted their 2024 minor premiership - finishing four points clear - into a title but Cleary once again guided his side to victory in the big dance. However, their legendary coach Craig Bellamy believes the grand final heartbreak could ignite a Storm dynasty. “Hopefully we’ll be wiser for (the grand final loss) and learn a few things,” Bellamy said. “There’s a bit of a theory (that) you’ve got to lose one before you win one. Hopefully that’s the case. “Just going on our experience, our 2020 side, we had nine players from that squad that played against us this year for other teams. “It was an inexperienced side, for playing in a grand final, and hopefully we can build on that next year and go from there because we aren’t losing too many.” KNIGHTS What they need: Somebody to help Ponga It was almost comical at times just how much better Kalyn Ponga was than his teammates during the 2024 season. Newcastle’s season came to an end against the Cowboys in the first week of finals after Ponga missed two chances to win the game at the death. But the reality is the Knights would have been nowhere near playing finals, let alone winning one, without Ponga. Newcastle coach Adam O’Brien used 11 different halves combinations in 2024 and Cooper Cronk believes the Knights need to find another running threat at five-eighth to ease the pressure on Ponga in attack. Jackson Hastings could try and fill that void, but he’s fallen out of favour with O’Brien, while English recruit Will Pryce is another option. But Pryce has only just turned 22 and still has some defensive frailties in his game which it’s hard to see him overcoming this summer. “I think (Jack) Cogger’s probably got enough of the fundamentals of a No.7 to be the organising, ball playing, majority kicking game player,” Cronk said. “But I think they need more of a running threat than Kalyn Ponga. “If I was Adam O’Brien, I’m probably going Cogger at No.7 and then finding someone a little bit dynamic that can run the football at No.6. “Not like a fullback in Kalyn, but just someone who can add a point of difference on the other side.” COWBOYS What they need: A harder edge The Cowboys have all the talent in the world and have proven they can score from anywhere on the field, but defence has been what’s let them down in 2023 and 2024. What’s been so strange about their defensive issues over the past two seasons, is that the season prior in 2022, they were a very stout football team. In 2022, the Cowboys were 20 minutes away from a grand final before being run down by the Eels in a prelim. That season, their defence was a huge reason for their success. North Queensland allowed 361 points in the regular season. In 2023 and 2024, that number spiked to 542 and 568 respectively. Their roster in 2023-2024 was extremely similar to the 2022 one, so it’s an attitude issue that Payten must get to the bottom of. If he and his team can become steelier defensively, the Cowboys are premiership threats. The arrival of John Bateman is a sure indication that Todd Payten is looking for more toughness in his players if they are to challenge for a first title since 2015. EELS What they need : Jason Ryles to bring some Craig Bellamy magic to the Eels. No rookie coach has done a better apprenticeship than Jason Ryles after working under Craig Bellamy at the Storm and Trent Robinson at the Roosters. But working well under the master coaches and going out and succeeding in your own right are two totally different things and when you factor in the Eels’ history, Ryles will be under the blowtorch from Round 1. The Eels have the longest title drought in the NRL stretching back nearly 40 years and it is hard to see how the team that played in the spoon bowl last year has gotten that much better on paper. They may have signed Zac Lomax and Josh Addo-Carr, but they let three of their best players in Blaize Talagi (Panthers), Reagan Campbell-Gillard (Titans) and Clint Gutherson (Dragons) go. The key will be Mitchell Moses and Dylan Brown and how they take ownership of the side in Gutherson’s absence and fullback Isaiah Iongi’s development in the No.1 jersey. But if Ryles wants to take this team back to the finals, let a lone compete for a drought-breaking title, he is going to have to inspire largely the same roster to greater heights in 2025. That comes down to making players better individually as part of a passionate team goal, which is what has made Bellamy so successful over such a long period of time. Ryles will be looking to sprinkle that magic in each of his players’ Santa stockings this Christmas and hope his players can deliver their best seasons’ on the field in 2025. Ryles needs to give the players clarity in the game plan and get them to buy into his vision for taking them back to the top or it could be another long season. PANTHERS What they need: A clean bill of health The Panthers have kept surgeons busy this off-season, with Nathan Cleary, Dylan Edwards, Blaize Talagi and Mitch Kenny all having shoulder surgeries. Cleary and Edwards both had a Latarjet procedure, while Kenny went under the knife on both of his shoulders, having had scans after a holiday in Europe, which showed he had underlying issues. Talagi, meanwhile, suffered his injury while playing for Samoa. All four are set to be key figures in Penrith’s spine in 2025, and Edwards and Cleary could be racing the clock to be fit for their Las Vegas season opener. Regardless, Panthers powerbrokers will be hopeful the quartet will recover from their surgeries in a timely manner, and Cleary has already revealed he’s ahead of schedule, returning to pre-season training on December 12. “There are a few guys at the club who have come back from shoulder surgery and everyone is doing really well. We’re all progressing well together,” Cleary said. If the Panthers can have some luck with injuries write off their chances for a fifth straight title at your peril. RABBITOHS What they need: A big dose of Bennett magic There’s no beating around the bush — 2024 was a nightmare season for the Rabbitohs. They sacked Jason Demetriou, came 16th and marquee man Latrell Mitchell had a year to forget. South Sydney powerbrokers turned to Wayne Bennett to turn the club’s fortunes around, and there’s arguably not a better coach to do just that. The 74-year-old is widely regarded as the game’s best ever mentor, with an innate ability to get the best out of his players and mould his squad into a competitive side. The last time Bennett was in charge in Redfern was during the 2021 season, taking them to the grand final and eventually going down to the Panthers. The Rabbitohs have a host of talented players, namely Mitchell, Jack Wighton, Cody Walker, Cameron Murray and Campbell Graham. Throw in the mix talented English halfback Lewis Dodd, and they’ve got a strong side. So there’s no reason why they can’t return to finals football, and if they are to find themselves in the top eight Bennett is going to look like a genius... once again. DRAGONS What they need: Their halves to forge a strong partnership It’s always a tough ask to step into the shoes of an experienced playmaker, but Lachlan Ilias has been tasked with doing just that for the second time in his career. Ending a drawn out contract saga, Ben Hunt was granted a release and eventually joined the Broncos, having previously requested a release from his Dragons contract on multiple occasions. Ilias was the man to replace Adam Reynolds at the Rabbitohs, which came with lofty expectations of the halfback who at the time was inexperienced in first grade. In 2024, Ilias was then dropped by Demetriou in March before suffering a nasty leg injury in NSW Cup, which ended his season prematurely. Fast forward to pre-season an Ilias will once again be replacing an experienced halfback in Hunt. There’s no doubting the 24-year-old is a quality player, but only time will tell if he is able to forge a competitive partnership with five-eighth Kyle Flanagan. With Flanagan inking a contract extension recently and Daniel Atkinson joining next year, the two halves in 2025, could be playing off for a spot in the team in the 2026 season. Regardless, the former Souths No.7 has revealed he was a Dragons fan as a youngster. “That was my first team while I was growing up, so it’s not too unfamiliar, but it feels good... and I’m just so glad that Shane (Flanagan) gave me a chance and said, it would be really nice to have you here.” ROOSTERS What they need: Next crop of leaders to stand up The Roosters lost an enormous amount of experience at the end of the 2024 season, with almost 1000 caps walking out the door. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (Hull KR), Joseph Manu (rugby), Luke Keary (Catalans), Joseph Suaalii (rugby), Sitili Tupouniua (Bulldogs) and Terrell May (Tigers) all departed. Throw in fellow stars Brandon Smith and Sam Walker missing the first half of next season with ACL injuries and the Roosters will be doing well just to make the top eight. It means players like Angus Crichton, Connor Watson, Lindsay Collins and Victor Radley will need to step up and fill the leadership void. If they don’t then their shocking record against the top teams will continue into 2025. Since the start of 2020, the Roosters have just one win from 22 games against Penrith and Melbourne. “I hear it all the time they say ‘Roosters football, the Roosters way.’ Well they’ve got to tear it up because it (isn’t) working,” Matty Johns said on Fox League. “Their inability to beat those sides isn’t about the roster, it is about the style of football they play. “It’s a big season and a big off-season of self assessment.” WARRIORS What they need: Someone to fill the void left by Shaun Johnson Shaun Johnson’s decision to retire from rugby league has left a massive void in the halves for the Warriors. The 34-year-old’s form directly correlated to New Zealand’s form, but now they’ll be desperate that one of their playmakers can stand tall in the No.7 in 2025. Te Maire Martin was the man who stepped into the halfback role in his absence in 2024, and the 29-year-old was impressive when called upon. Martin has 93 NRL games under his belt now across stints at the Panthers, Cowboys and Broncos, which followed his time away from the game due to a brain injury. Luke Metcalf looks almost certain to return to the No.6 jersey, while Martin could be facing competition from Chanel Harris-Tavita and also new recruit Tanah Boyd. Harris-Tavita shapes as a solid utility option on the bench, with the ability to play in the halves, at hooker and even the outside backs at a push. Boyd, meanwhile, is an out-and-out halfback and was allowed to leave the Titans to seek first grade opportunities elsewhere by Des Hasler. The 24-year-old has overall struggled to cement his spot in first grade sides, but he has ability and was handed a two-year deal by Warriors powerbrokers, adding depth to their playmaking stocks. TIGERS What they need: Lachlan Galvin to re-sign It’s clear Lachlan Galvin is the future at the Tigers. The 19-year-old was arguably the unofficial Dally M Rookie of the Year in 2024, being out of the running due to a suspension. The teenager ran the ball dangerously, attacked the line with the confidence of a superstar and he also possesses some impressive playmaking skills. Galvin is arguably the hottest young prospect in the game, but requested a release from his Tigers contract mid-season, before backflipping on that move. As it stands, the teenage gun will be free to negotiate with rivals from November 1 in 2025, with two more years on his contract. However, there’s been suggestions that the club should hand him a 10-year deal, with chief executive Shane Richardson saying: “We’re working closely with Galvin, his family and his agent about extending him in the new year”. It’d be a big showing of faith from Galvin to sign a fresh deal, but the Tigers should only improve in 2025 with the arrival of a host of big-name stars, including Jarome Luai, Terrell May, Sunia Turuva, Royce Hunt and Jack Bird. John Bateman’s impending departure will reportedly free up cap space to hand to the young gun, and if the Tigers can get his extension over the line it will be a huge boost.Russia’s December idle oil refining capacity revised up 35%, data showsSénégal: Pape Djibril Fall préconise le rétablissement du chemin de fer