South Sydney winger Tyrone Munro has fronted a Sydney court to fight allegations of domestic violence, but will have to wait until next year for his next hearing.

Scans confirm worst-case scenario for Warriors and Jackson Ford, who will be sidelined for between 10 and 12 weeks. Stuff sports reporters

The teams are in for Round 17, with a full eight games on the schedule as the Brisbane Broncos look to stop their slide while some big names return.

Last week, Luke Keary said in the wake of Queensland’s win over NSW that the Blues have a “better team on paper” than the Maroons.

The Geyer legacy will continue in the west with Mavrik signing with the Perth Bears after his famous father Mark was a fan favourite over there.

After a demoralising defeat to the Maroons, the Blues learn Latrell Mitchell will be unavailable for selection in the series-deciding State of Origin III.