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Selwyn Cobbo

Farnworth hints at Cobbo combination ahead of 2026

“I would love to have him on my wing.”

Liam Martin

Liam Martin set for explosive leap after off-season overhaul

Martin’s game is expected to reach new heights in 2026.

Max Plath

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He managed just 8 games in 2025 for the Dolphins.

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He will join the club from 2027.

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Jacob Kiraz

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Zac Lomax

Lomax hires lawyer against Eels in bid to join Storm

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Keaon Koloamatangi

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Lomax hires lawyer against Eels in bid to join Storm

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Teen bolter in frame for Manly Sea Eagles No.9 role

He has yet to make his NRL debut.

December 24, 2025

Sea Eagles utility reveals ACL return date and positional switch for 2026

December 29, 2025

Flanagan reveals timelines for injured Dragons to return

December 27, 2025

Newcastle Knights provide latest update on Kalyn Ponga as recovery timeline revealed

December 23, 2025

Cowboys and Dolphins young stars set for position changes

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1	CBR	24	19	5	44	148
2	MEL	24	17	7	40	212
3	CAN	24	16	8	38	120
4	BRI	24	15	9	36	172
5	CRO	24	15	9	36	109
6	NZW	24	14	10	34	21
7	PEN	24	13	10	33	107
8	SYD	24	13	11	32	132

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Lachlan Galvin

When opinion becomes noise: Why Lachlan Galvin is already a halfback

Will Galvin fit into the seven jersey without issue in 2026?

Michael Jeffrey - January 5, 2026

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Scott Pryde - January 5, 2026

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Why NRL’s trainer rule change will create new ladder divide

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Scott Pryde - January 4, 2026

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Outside back departs Wests Tigers, makes cross-code switch

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“Our dream”: The Finau brothers building towards NRL futures at the Tigers

They are classified as two of the most talented players in their age group.

Ethan Lee Chalk - December 23, 2025

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 05: Adam Reynolds and Billy Walters of the Broncos hold aloft the Provan-Summons Trophy as the team celebrates after winning the NRL Grand Final match between the Melbourne Storm at Brisbane Broncos at Accor Stadium on October 05, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 17: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow of the Dolphins breaks away from the defence during the round 20 NRL match between Dolphins and North Queensland Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium, on July 17, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

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