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Nelson Asofa-Solomona is free to return in Round 2.

Storm enforcer exploits NRL ban loophole

Suspended Storm prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona has exploited a loophole to fast track his return for the 2025 NRL season.

Jarome Luai and Lachlan Galvin are set to be partners in the Tigers halves in 2025.

Pre-season training: Tigers forced to wait for new halves combo

While Lachlan Galvin will return to training alongside the majority of Benji Marshall’s Tigers, he’ll be forced to wait until almost Christmas to combine with new halves partner Jarome Luai. See when every club gets back to work for season 2025.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 23: Josh Addo-Carr of the Bulldogs warms up ahead of the round 12 NRL match between Canterbury Bulldogs and St George Illawarra Dragons at Accor Stadium on May 23, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

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Fox hunt: Sydney club emerges as possible home for Addo-Carr

Josh Addo-Carr has already been linked with the Dragons or a return to the Tigers, but another Sydney club could be a possible home for the former Origin flyer following his Bulldogs termination.

WEEKEND TELEGRAPHS SPECIAL. MUST TALK WITH PIC ED JEFF DARMANIN BEFORE PUBLISHING. Buzz column: Siosiua Taukeiaho in full NRL kit (front and back) for the Sydney Roosters:

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Roosters rule out a return for premiership winning hero

The Sydney Roosters have shut the door on a bid for veteran prop Siosiua Taukeiaho to rejoin the club, while Knights star Leo Thompson is set to becomes a free agent on November 1. MARKET WATCH.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 29: Lazarus Vaalepu of the Storm celebrates after scoring a try during the round 26 NRL match between North Queensland Cowboys and Melbourne Storm at Qld Country Bank Stadium, on August 29, 2024, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Storm bolter backed to shine in GF

He’s only played seven NRL games, but a Storm rookie looks set to earn a spot on the bench after Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s huge ban.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Jahrome Hughes of the Storm celebrates scoring a try during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters at AAMI Park on September 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Key change to Storm star’s game

Jahrome Hughes could go into the grand final as the Dally M medallist and revealed the change he made that had helped him and Melbourne Storm succeed in 2024.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Nelson Asofa-Solomona of the Storm celebrates victory following during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters at AAMI Park on September 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘Really disappointed’: Bellamy stays diplomatic on NAS ban

Storm coach Craig Bellamy refused to be critical of the NRL judiciary following Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s ban, instead shifting the focus to the team’s preparation for the big dance without their enforcer.

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NRL 2024 PF Melbourne Storm v Sydney Roosters - Nelson Asofa-Solomona, SIN BIN NRL PHOTOS

Storm grand final bid fails spectacularly

The Storm have suffered a monumental blow in their bid to free Nelson Asofa-Solomona for Sunday’s grand final against Penrith.

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Video analysis: Hughes-Cleary showdown will decide NRL grand final

It’s rugby league’s version of the Thrilla in Manila, only substitute two halfbacks in their prime for Ali and Frazier. BRENT READ analyses the match-up that will decide the NRL grand final.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Ryan Papenhuyzen of the Storm celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters at AAMI Park on September 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Storm’s speedy Zen master

Four years after being best player in a grand final and with horror injuries behind Ryan Papenhuyzen is back to hs speedy best with a crucial new weapon in his arsenal.

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PENRITH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 15: Cameron Munster of the Storm leaves the field for a HIA test during the round 24 NRL match between Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm at BlueBet Stadium, on August 15, 2024, in Penrith, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

‘Take my head off’: NRL feud to erupt

There are mouth-watering clashes everywhere in Sunday’s NRL grand final, but the angst between a couple of Origin combatants could explode.

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Penrith Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary clutches at his shoulder in the finals against Cronulla Sharks. Picture: NRL Images.

Storm stars reveal plans for Cleary

They say beware the injured warrior and that will be Melbourne Storm’s grand final approach to Panthers star Nathan Cleary.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Nelson Asofa-Solomona of the Storm looks on ahead of the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters at AAMI Park on September 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Storm’s stance on NAS suspension revealed

Grand final week is off to a dramatic start, with Melbourne Storm revealing its next move on Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s suspension.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Nelson Asofa-Solomona of the Storm is sent to the sin-bin for a high tackle on LindsayÃÂ Collins of the Roosters during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters at AAMI Park on September 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Storm to request fast-tracked Asofa-Solomona hearing

Storm officials are believed to be stunned and bitterly disappointed with the charge handed down to Nelson Asofa-Solomona, preparing to fight for his grand final future with fast-tracked hearing.

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