Warriors coach Andrew Webster faces a “big call” in weighing up whether to consider recalling talented playmaker Luke Metcalf amid the side’s downturn in form.

Former NRL coach Shane Flanagan believes the Broncos could be in for another tough season next year due to question marks over the make-up of the club’s spine.

Cronulla Sharks fullback Liam Ison continues to impress with a string of standout performances in NSW Cup, less than six months after returning from a ruptured ACL.

They have been there or thereabouts for well over a decade, making the finals in 12 of the past 14 seasons.

The ongoing Adam Doueihi saga has shone a light on the depths of the Tigers’ cultural problems and prompted a brutal call on the star halfback’s future at the club.

Adam Doueihi is expected to resume training with Wests Tigers on Tuesday after the playmaker underwent crisis talks with coach Benji Marshall and club officials.