Overview
- Seattle Seahawks punter Michael Dickson said Canterbury’s Matt Burton could transition to NFL punting with disciplined technique, after Burton trained at the Las Vegas Raiders’ facility this week.
- Dylan Brown begins his Newcastle tenure on a reported $13 million, 10-year deal as the permanent No.7, taking most of the kicking and stressing a proactive game-management mindset.
- Knights CEO Peter Parr said the club will at least discuss a potential move for Mitchell Barnett following his planned release from the Warriors to return to Australia for family reasons.
- Melbourne confirmed 22-year-old Sua Fa’alogo as its new fullback, with the Papenhuyzen- and Slater-mentored speedster signed through 2028 and targeting improvements in defence and spine combinations.
- Reece Walsh enters the season tasked with sustaining last year’s peak as Brisbane open as premiership favourites, with rivals noting the extra scrutiny star fullbacks face year to year.