The Broncos’ halves stocks have received a timely boost with Jock Madden returning from a pectoral injury, while a couple of Titans players are also back on deck after lengthy lay-offs.

Reporter Brent Read has lamented the “damage” that diving is doing to the NRL in a heated debate with Phil Rothfield on NRL 360 on Monday night.

Phil Rothfield has called for Daly Cherry-Evans to “consider retirement” as his slide in form continues.

Bulldogs skipper Stephen Crichton says his side has to snap out of the hot and cold form that has plagued them for the past month, echoing his coach’s concerns that some players are starting to get “comfortable” just weeks out from the finals.

Manly have been labelled a “disconnected” team in crisis, with coach Anthony Seibold’s job in doubt and Daly Cherry-Evans’ body language under the microscope.

The Sharks have suffered a massive blow to their title hopes with confirmation skipper Cameron McInnes suffered an ACL injury in the win over the Titans in Round 24.

The Storm are set to welcome back a big gun for their blockbuster against the Bulldogs.

In what won’t be a surprise to anyone, Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has revealed he can’t stand being filmed on the sideline.

If Nathan Cleary really wants to take the moral high ground and be an advocate to stop players diving to milk penalties, perhaps Penrith should lead by example.

Daly Cherry-Evans once again failed to inspire the Sea Eagles’ dreadful attack as Manly’s season hit a new low on Sunday afternoon, leading to fresh calls for the veteran half to retire.