Cameron Ciraldo has revealed “shattered” second rower Sitili Tupouniua re-injured his hamstring in what shapes as a big blow to the Bulldogs’ finals hopes.

Warriors coach Andrew Webster refused to get drawn into any sort of a halves selection headache after the recalled Luke Metcalf made a statement on Friday night.

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Luke Metcalf returned at halfback on a night where the Go Media Stadium faithful had plenty to cheer about. Andrew Voerman

The Panthers will be sweating on the fitness of their co-captain Isaah Yeo, who has suffered a potentially serious injury against the Warriors.

The Bulldogs need to keep winning to close in on a finals spot, but there aren’t many tougher assignments this season than the Roosters at Allianz Stadium.

Castleford have reportedly reached out to three Dragons stars who are set to join the Tigers from next season amid the Super League’s club investigation into coach Ryan Carr.

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Luke Metcalf makes his long-awaited return to the NRL as the Warriors host the Penrith Panthers in a blockbuster Friday night clash.