They may be on a four-game losing skid, but the Melbourne Storm can take comfort in knowing they are set up well for life without Ryan Papenhuyzen.

A day after farewelling one forward at the end of the current campaign, the Warriors tied another down long term. Stuff sports reporters

From getting hammered 52-4 by Melbourne in Round 1 to copping an injury ward of horrific proportions, this season is fast turning into a nightmare for the Eels.

The Broncos’ horror injury luck rolls on with a starting hooker ruled out for the bumper clash with the Tigers.

The Bulldogs have effectively ruled themselves out of a potential bid for Tigers fullback Jahream Bula after announcing Connor Tracey has signed a two-year extension.

Winger Dom Young has opened up on his mid-season move from the Sydney Roosters while paying tribute to Knights coach Justin Holbrook and his Newcastle teammates, crediting them for rekindling his love of rugby league.

The under-fire Dragons have been dealt another blow with talented young gun Loko Pasifiki Tonga requesting to negotiate with rival clubs while still under contract.

The Bulldogs have been urged to bring Stephen Crichton back into the team at right centre after they delivered their best performance under Cameron Ciraldo in an upset 32-16 win over the Panthers.

A damning comment from Shane Flanagan that he doesn’t have the players to make changes to his winless team should be the final nail in his Dragons coaching coffin.

The Bulldogs have been given a huge boost with Stephen Crichton a chance to return from a shoulder injury after being named in the reserves.