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There are concerns Latrell Mitchell's injury is worse than anticipated with no timeline on his return 😢

“It has been reported he might struggle to come back this year. My understanding is that this nerve damage is similar to what Tom Flegler suffered,” said Paul Crawley.

“It’s a nerve problem in his leg as far as I’m aware and it’s similar to the Flegler situation in that they just don’t know how or when he’ll be back.
“I don’t think they’re counting on him to return this year, it’s an indefinite thing."

(via NRL 360)

Daly Cherry-Evans will reportedly call it quits at the end of 2026 🫡

After a meeting with his advisor and Roosters boss Nick Politis, Cherry-Evans has decided to put an end to an incredible playing career and take up a role with the Roosters coaching team as a halves mentor.

(via NRL on Nine)

Luke Keary has compared Samuela Fainu to Manly enforcer Haumole Olakau'atu 👊

"I think he is outstanding...I've got him in Haumole Olakau'atu areas as he grows into it," Keary said, via Agenda Setters.

With Fainu's eligibility up in the air, could we see him and Ola team up for Tonga in the World Cup? Both of them on the edges would be SCARY 🤯

Benji Marshall has denied the reports that Tigers players have been va**ng in the gym, but it appears players using e-cigarettes is an issue for the club 🧐

“There are issues that if they are issues, we’ll definitely address internally among the players,” Marshall said. “I can tell you now that no one’s v**ed in the gym, that’s actually fabricated or misinformation.

“Is there a va**ng problem? Probably with players, but like with young men, you can’t tell them whether to v**e or smoke or whatnot, and I definitely can’t control what they do 24/7, and I’m not with them all the time, so I don’t feel like there’s a culture problem.

“If we’re talking about standards and that, there’s probably a few things we might have walked past recently that we need to address ... whatever the concerns were from Adam’s perspective, they were all dealt with in the room.”

(via SMH)

BREAKING: Kodi Nikorima has agreed to a two-year deal at the Dragons from next year 🐉🚨

(via Code Sports)

It's been revealed Tigers captain Jarome Luai offered to give up his spot in the side to make sure Adam Doueihi remained committed to the club long-term 🤯

The pair were spotted in good spirits during Doueihi's return to training with all eyes on the Tigers as they prepare for the Eels this weekend.

(via Code Sports)

BREAKING: Laurie Daley is stepping down as NSW coach amid a health scare.

“The 56-year-old has battled health issues throughout this year’s series and that is a factor in Daley’s decision to walk away following two months of incessant criticism of the Origin and Test legends,” Peter Badel reports.

“Daley has sworn off alcohol and dropped several kilos during his health ordeal.

“The Blues mentor has no intention of returning next season and will formally announce his departure within the week in a move that will see the NSW Rugby League begin a search for Daley’s successor.”

If Adam Doueihi leaves the Wests Tigers where will he end up? 🤔

If he only wants to play halfback there are likely only a few options:

🔹Rabbitohs - An experienced playmaker to help Cody Walker and push an already elite squad into the upper echelon

🔹Bears - A new franchise in desperate need of a franchise player

🔹Chiefs - Reunite with Tigers teammate Jarome Luai in a squad that is shaping up to be competitive in their first year

🔹Bulldogs - Reunite with Lachie Galvin who can move to his preferred position of five-eighth

🔹Titans - While the Titans have young gun junior Zane Harrison, a spine of Oliver Pascoe, Doueihi, Jayden Campbell and Keano Kini would be ELECTRIC

The Adam Doueihi saga has brought to light a WILD claim about the culture at the Tigers, including that some players have been va**ng in the gym 💨 😳

There’s long been rumours that certain players get treated differently, and Dean Ritchie revealed what goes on at the Tigers weights sessions.

“There’s a suggestion that some players are va**ng in the gym,” Ritchie said via NRL 360.

“That’s unacceptable to me. The gym area is an area that comes with a work ethic that should be portrayed through all the four walls, and not va**ng."

Brent Read added, “If Adam wants to change that (culture), you don’t change it by not playing football. You don’t change it by walking out of the footy club. You change it by staying there and driving standards. That’s how you change those sort of things.”

(via Fox League)

After Adam Doueihi returned to training today, Tigers skipper Jarome Luai had jokes for the media 🤣

“We’re all off him,” Luai said as he walked into training.

“What a gronk.”

(via Code Sports)