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Api playing for an Origin recall with Brailey likely out.

https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2026/05/29/squad-update-nrl-round-13-v-canterbury-bulldogs/

Ethan Roberts in the team huddle at the captain's run. Could be a 24-hour late in or game day reserve.

Bulldogs update: Stephen Crichton to play, Enari Tuala to wing (Marcelo Montoya drops out). Makasini against Crichton .... BRING IT ON!

Here is the new podcast with Mario Tartak talking about Manase Fainu at the 16:15 mark for a few minutes.

https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2026/05/29/mccarthys-magpies-on-the-rise/

I hope we also come in for him. Imagine a backline ... 1 Bula 2 Turuva 3 May 4 Makasini 5 Arthars He would bring speed, experience, finishing, good defence and utility value to cover fullback & centre for injuries. He may want more than what we can offer. Good mates with Jock Madden too.

Connor Watson (just for 2027) & Jesse Arthars would be ideal imo. To'a is mates with Mapapalangi so hopefully is envious of his form in the ESL & trips through Europe. ESL is probably the most realistic option. Fair chance we'd have to contribute close to 40-50% of To'a's salary though for a...

I read it as they are trying to free up money in 2027. The club will be trying to add $$$ to Samuela’s final year of his current deal as part of the extension. From memory of earlier reports, Royce is on approx $500k, Seyfarth & To’a in the $400-$450k range each, so all 3 are arguably getting...

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/sport-confidential-maroons-players-dismay-over-kalyn-ponga-crazy-sendoff/news-story/c2b79e8751596494451d3f56536d2155 TIGERS WIELD SALARY CAP AXE Wests Tigers are set to cut three players in a desperate bid to retain back-row sensation Samuela Fainu...

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/connor-watson-becomes-png-chiefs-third-signing-after-agreeing-to-join-expansion-club-in-2028/news-story/105d13851f2fac147ed0e229a1aaa777 While Watson has a year remaining on his deal at the Roosters, he has been given permission to test the market -...

Got time for Herbert. He's 1st season back after 3 seasons out of a professional training environment. He has shown both some good & poor moments in defence. With more reps in NSW Cup this season & another full pre-season, he's still a handy a depth player.

Depending on how our NRL team go over the remainder of the season, this kid could be a smokey for a debut late in the season. Strong, powerful, physical & classy, just prone to the odd concentration lapse in junior reps imo.

Charlie Murray gets reps at dummy half at training!

Here is my take on some of Benji's reasoning for selections ... Mason – could mean he’ll be the backup fullback to Bula so just getting reps to have him more ready. Possibly means Attard will be given time, body needs to get stronger. Fainga’a & Gabrael – will be given time to prove themselves...

A few observations from yesterday's training pics ... To'a in non-contact singlet Mav Geyer features prominently in pics (good sign he's getting a run) Tavana doing bomb catching practice on the mats Glassie Glassie at right centre in the reserves team next to Sukkar