NRL head of football Graham Annesley has backed the Bunker’s controversial no-try call in the Dolphins’ narrow, season-ending loss to the Knights that left Wayne Bennett fuming.

Canterbury winger Josh Addo-Carr has allegedly returned a positive drug test on the eve of his side's return to the NRL finals.

New South Wales Police are reportedly investigating an incident involving Josh Addo-Carr after the star winger allegedly returned an initial positive test result for drugs.

Penrith and Melbourne are the firm favourites to play in this year's NRL grand final, but history shows the top two teams rarely face off in the decider.

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Anthony Seibold is set to receive a huge boost for the first week of the finals with Tom Trbojevic expected to return from a shoulder injury against the Bulldogs.