Dave Riccio and Brent Read break down the growing crisis at the St George Illawarra Dragons as they spiral into an 0-5 start. We dive into the friction between board members and the impact of the current club-wide signing freeze that has stalled all roster movements ahead of their clash with Manly.

Plus, we have the latest on Nathan Cleary’s $4.5M contract bombshell. As he celebrates his 200th game tonight, the tax-free figures from the PNG Chiefs have the Panthers facing a massive fight to keep their superstar before the November 1 deadline.

We also go inside the Perth Bears internal tension, with friction erupting between the administration and the Football Department ahead of a high-stakes board meeting this Friday.

Also in our NRL Round 6 Official Preview:

• Tigers v Knights: A top-of-the-table showdown and the $1.2M Kalyn Ponga dilemma.

• Connor Watson: Why the Roosters have granted their utility star permission to negotiate for 2027.

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