An exit plan that was hatched before Christmas at civil meetings between the Sea Eagles and Daly Cherry-Evans was eviscerated in a matter of moments. This is the inside story of how one of the NRL’s greatest partnerships disappeared into thin air.
Broncos backline ace Kotoni Staggs is set to return from a hip flexor injury for the Battle of Brisbane, with an in-form centre to make way.
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart will come under the NRL’s microscope after his weekend outburst over refereeing, and Brent Read writes it will prove a test case for new gag rules.
Daly Cherry-Evans insists there is no animosity between himself and Manly but it seems hard to believe given he is about to turn his back on a big deal and walk out the door. BRENT READ analyses the bombshell contract call.
Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic will not play against the Raiders, while the Parramatta Eels have made two changes to their starting line-up. UPDATED MAIL HERE
Jason Ryles sought a secret meeting with Josh Addo-Carr to get the measure of the man he wanted to sign at the Eels, but a neighbour’s party – and Addo-Carr’s extroverted personality – almost ruined the deal.
Reece Walsh has escaped suspension despite the NRL’s Match Review Committee finding that he made illegal contact on Cowboys winger Murray Taulagi on Friday night.
Jamie Humphreys’ impressive early season form for an undefeated South Sydney was no accident. The Rabbitohs had been clamouring for the unassuming playmaker for over two years.
The famous Barrett surname will once again be spotted in the famous Red V plus find out why Taylan May has wiped his social media accounts. All in the full SPORT CONFIDENTIAL.
There was only a handful of Phins fans in the crowd at McDonald Jones Stadium last week, and thanks to the generosity of Isaiya Katoa one of those fans went home a very happy boy.
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