Daly Cherry-Evans better get stuck into the tackling pads this week.

The Penrith Panthers have responded to a bizarre transfer rumour involving one of their international stars and released NSW Blues winger Zac Lomax.

The Eels were handed a reality check in their loss to the Storm, while a new-look Rabbitohs side delivered a 40-point attacking masterclass against the Dolphins.

South Sydney Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett has urged fans not to jump on the field when Alex Johnston breaks the try-scoring record as the winger inched one step closer on Sunday afternoon.

Dolphins co-captain Tom Gilbert has declared his “brain fade” that earned a sin bin was “not a good look” in his side’s loss to the Rabbitohs.

The Dolphins host the Rabbitohs in Brisbane as the Broncos decry a brawl between fans at their loss to Penrith on Friday night. Follow live.

For the second year in a row, the Dolphins and Rabbitohs will open their season against each other.

Brisbane have rocketed to the top of the market in the Mitch Barnett sweepstakes following reports they’ve made a $1.5 million play for the star forward.

Reed Mahoney reportedly came face to face with his former Bulldogs teammates in Las Vegas, making comments towards one player that caught the ire of the Canterbury squad.

Consider Wayne Bennett as someone without too much sympathy for Zac Lomax.