The fallout between Benji Marshall and Adam Doueihi has exploded at the Wests Tigers. Was Doueihi right to walk away from training, did Benji mishandle the situation, and can either man emerge from this without damaging the club further?

The boys also debate whether Cronulla have officially entered the premiership race after dismantling Manly. The Sharks are peaking at the right time, Nicho Hynes is producing elite football and closing in on the consecutive-goal record, but they are yet to prove they can overcome the Panthers and Roosters when it matters most.

The Warriors are beginning to wobble as the Bulldogs and Dolphins apply pressure in the top-four race, while Newcastle’s finals hopes have been rocked by another agonising defeat and serious injuries to Dylan Brown and Dylan Lucas.

We assess Canterbury’s late-season charge, Stephen Crichton’s move into the halves, and whether Melbourne and Brisbane can now be officially ruled out of finals contention.

There is also a closer look at the developing PNG and Perth Bears rosters. Is PNG assembling a team capable of immediate success, and has Perth already fallen behind before playing a game?

Plus, Upset Alert and our tips for the upcoming round.

Down the Sideline examines rugby league through the lens of media, money and market share.

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