The youth takeover in the NSW Cup is very much on the cards in Round 9 as Ryda Talagi and Chris Petrus win positions in reserve grade. They join the likes of Lorenzo Talataina, Zack Visconti, Trace Beattie and fellow Round 9 promotee Jack Hudson in an aggressive revamp of the team following a victory over the Sea Eagles on Sunday.

Sixties and Forty20 break down all the team news out of Team List Tuesday with the Eels getting a pair of players back this week in Jordan Samrani and Jonah Pezet. Araz Nanva has earned an extension, albeit to the end of 2027, for his strong early form this year while the Tarsha Gale are through to the big dance as they look to defend their title. Four Eels will turn out for NSW and QLD on Thursday night in the Women's State of Origin match - who earned the call ups from the Blue & Gold?

The Chiefs have struck some decisive recruitment blows with the signature of Alex Johnston and the rumoured acquisition of Jerome Luai. It is a massive start to the recruitment drive but are things doing as well in Perth? Their Head of Football has departed and rumours of an unsettled football department are gaining momentum.