The Canterbury Bulldogs may be sitting 13th on the NRL ladder, but their reserve-grade side has shown that there is plenty to be optimistic about for the future.

The Rabbitohs have confirmed a pair of injury blows while the Warriors could be forced to make an interesting call this week as a star nears his return to the field.

Canterbury’s faltering attack has again come under scrutiny, with club great Braith Anasta declaring the Bulldogs a “fumbling, bumbling mess” as pressure mounts on their misfiring roster.

James Fisher-Harris and Leka Halasima have both been ruled out with injury, while Mitchell Barnett and Kurt Capewell are away on Origin duty. Stuff sports reporters

Recalled Queensland star Reece Walsh has hit Origin camp and wasted little time taking a dig at a reporter who questioned his form leading into next week’s do-or-die game for the Maroons.

Recalled Queensland star Reece Walsh has hit Origin camp and wasted little time taking a dig at a reporter who questioned his form leading into next week’s do-or-die game for the Maroons.

Laurie Daley has brought a former Wallaby into his squad and will thrust a rising Kiwis star into his starting side for State of Origin game two. Billie Eder

Blues coach Laurie Daley has shed light on the “unexpected” call-up of Sydney Roosters flyer Mark Nawaqanitawase for Origin Game II, including the connection that was made possible by NSW assistant and former player Matt King.

Blues coach Laurie Daley confirms his starting line-up ahead of next week's State of Origin II against Queensland at the MCG. 

The Brisbane Broncos have made a shock call on Ezra Mam’s role for Round 15, while several players are set to make their debut.