After a thrilling game between the Sydney Roosters and Penrith Panthers, it was the Roosters that were victorious, and they have now taken over top spot on the ladder. The Panthers, however, are still the Premiership favourites according to NRL betting odds.
While we’re grouping these two clubs today, let’s talk about the PNG Chiefs, and their quest for Nathan Cleary or Sam Walker. But will they get them? With a couple of current and former Panthers players heading to the Chiefs, everyone’s got their eye on what Cleary does next.
If Cleary chooses to stay with his Dad and the Panthers, the Chiefs are said to be going after Walker as their second choice. Talks between Walker and the Roosters have been put on hold after the star turned down a four-year deal worth in the realm of $5 million.
Walker seems to be more motivated by money right now. If the Roosters don’t come up with a better offer, there’s a decent chance he’ll go to the Chiefs. Especially considering players at this club don’t have to pay tax on their income!
Fresh off the Roosters’ win over the Panthers, where Daly Cherry-Evans played one of his best games of the season, it was confirmed he would be moving to England. The 37-year-old has signed a one-year deal with Hull FC for the 2027 season.
A couple of weeks ago, things were looking excellent for the Cronulla Sharks. A decent winning streak and a top-four spot. What could be better? However, the tables have turned, and they’ve lost their winning streak and their top-four spot.
To make matters worse, they have also lost one of their best players, Braydon Trindall. Trindall dislocated his shoulder last time out in the Sharks’ loss to the Canberra Raiders. The Sharks are up against the Gold Coast Titans in Round 25, and will be desperate to snap their losing streak.
