Laurie Daley has revealed he may consider youth before experience on the Blues edges after an injury-ravaged weekend in the NRL forced the NSW coach to rethink his team for game one.

Two of last year’s premiership heavyweights have continued to tumble down the ladder and while another contender is rising to the top after Round 9 of NRL action.

Ivan Cleary was left confused after a “pretty obvious obstruction” was overlooked in Penrith’s win over Manly, suggesting the NRL needs to have a more black-and-white approach to the ruling.

Jarome Luai denied his contract call was a distraction, while Benji Marshall fumed at his side’s lack of effort in the Tigers’ horror 52-10 loss to the Sharks in Round 9.

The Penrith Panthers will look to continue their winning ways on Sunday night when they face a red-hot Manly Sea Eagles team down a few big names.

Cameron Murray had a damning response to Souths’ 42-38 loss to the Knights, while coach Wayne Bennett called the high-scoring thriller ‘crazy’ as both teams forgot about defence.

The Wests Tigers will be looking to celebrate the news of both the May brothers and, likely, Jahream Bula’s extension when they travel to take on a desperate Cronulla Sharks team on Sunday afternoon.

Kalyn Ponga and Bradman Best both return for the Knights as they host the rampant, free-scoring Rabbitohs at Hunter Stadium. Follow live.

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Benji Marshall and the Wests Tigers have reportedly locked in gun fullback Jahream Bula in a big boost to the club.