'I've got to not': Terrell May weighs in on bro's contract call

Terrell May has declared he's not going to pressure his brother, Taylan, into any decision regarding his contract future amid the Rabbitohs' interest. The former Panthers centre has been out of the NRL since July 2024, when he was subject to the NRL's no-fault stand down policy after he'd been arrested on domestic violence charges. Those charges have since been withdrawn with Taylan free to play. Speaking ahead of the Beer, Footy, Food Festival at North Sydney Oval this Sunday, Terrell said he'd be "happy as" to see his brother return to the NRL. "Obviously he's my brother so I speak to him every day," he told Wide World of Sports. "I just said whatever's going to make you happy and go and do that. I don't want to be selfish and try to force anything onto him. "Wherever he's going to be happy and wherever that suits him the best that's where I want him to go and play. If that's at Souths then he should go do it. "I've got to not be selfish and try to force him to come play with me, hopefully he does. I just want him to be happy and enjoy life again." In May, Taylan told 9news his preference is to play with his brother. When charges were withdrawn, the Tigers were immediately linked to Taylan. However, South Sydney's interest appeared to put Bennett in the box seat. The Tigers declined to comment when asked whether the club still has interest. WWOS has contacted Taylan's management. Terrell has previously stated his intention to play with Taylan and his other brother Tyrone. The prop said that's still the plan. "Hopefully man, that's all in god's timing, but we'll let god take care of that. No one's going to take care of that besides him," he said. Tickers for the Beer, Footy, Food Festival at North Sydney Oval are available at beerfootyfood.com

'Would be ideal': Turbo to Super League gains surprise backing

Andrew Johns has thrown his support behind an overseas move for Tom Trbojevic as the injury-plagued Sea Eagles superstar weighs up his future. The 28-year-old is off-contract at the end of next year, with reports from The Sydney Morning Herald this week indicating the fullback would ponder a career in the Super League if he can't come to terms on an extension with Manly. Trbojevic is one of the game's best players, but has battled with various injuries during his career and has been sidelined again in recent weeks. The local junior, along with older brother Jake, has expressed his desire to never play against Manly, which has now opened the door for a switch to England. When asked about the potential move on Wide World of Sports' Immortal Behaviour, Johns said it "would be ideal" for the former NSW Blues and Kangaroos star. "Maybe - yeah, maybe [I could see him] going over," Johns said. "Tom hasn't got a young family, he doesn't have kids. I think that would be ideal for Turbo, for sure. It would be amazing for the Super League over there if he did go. "We need some of the superstars to go over there." Johns is a massive advocate for the UK competition, having spent time with Warrington at the back-end of his own glittering career with the Newcastle Knights. While it remains an outside chance that Trbojevic does finish his career overseas, there will be some major decisions to be made by his current club before November 1. Trbojevic's injury history combined with his enormous salary has hindered Manly for many years, leaving them without their marquee man at crucial periods. Things have become even more tricky with the emergence of young gun Lehi Hopoate, who has filled in at fullback with Trbojevic sidelined and done a tremendous job. According to Johns, desire from both Tom and Jake to finish their careers playing on the Northern Beaches will likely see the club offer them a short-term extension, before they potentially ride off into the sunset as one-club legends. "This is his [Tom] 10th year, average that out at around 26 games … it works around 260 [in total] and he's only played around 159 games, so he's missed 100 games over that period and this year he has only played seven out of 14," Johns said. "We know he's a special player, but with the injuries and especially with Lehi Hopoate, the end of next year we're probably looking at one more year for Turbo. Manly will already farewell Daly Cherry-Evans at the end of this season in a move that divided the fanbase, with Raiders halfback Jamal Fogarty signed to replace him and will partner Luke Brooks in the halves for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. Joey Walsh and Onitoni Large are seen as the future halves pairing for the club.

Ben Ikin delivers concerning message to Michael Maguire after telling Kevin Walters claim

Former Broncos footy manager Ben Ikin has declared Michael Maguire will need to adapt to the current playing group or risk being pushed out the door, despite the current squad being built in the vision for previous coach Kevin Walters. On the weekend, Ikin watched his former club suffer their sixth defeat in seven matches as Maguire's reign as coach was called into question. Fans took to social media and urged the club to bring back their former player. Ikin was formerly the head of football at the Broncos, but departed in 2023 to become the CEO of Queensland Rugby League. On Tuesday, Darren Lockyer made some telling comments after he was asked about Maguire's future having not guaranteed his job if things continue in the same manner. And on Wednesday, Ikin also raised the alarms having suggested Maguire needs to adapt quicker than he expected. There have been reports of player unrest at the club with talks Maguire's style of coaching is taking its toll on the players. On Tuesday, Kotoni Staggs slapped down these suggestions having defended the coach. But Ikin feels the coach is struggling to implement his style with a squad put together to help former coach Walters' vision. "They look like a group that is not all on the same page at the moment," Ikin said on SEN Radio. "Most people could tell you that Madge's style is probably a lot different from Kevvie's. That current roster and footy program was built in Kevvie's image. So you bring in someone who is a polar opposite in Madge and it's going to take a while to adapt."

Luck Needed for Warriors Recruit

The in-form Warriors have picked up a good one in Englishman Morgan Gannon for next season - but he will be hoping for a change of luck in the NRL. Still only 21, the Leeds forward has had a nightmare run with concussion - so much so that he sat out the entire 2024 season. Gannon appears to have overcome the problem but is still being closely monitored by medical staff. Leeds were upset to lose the rising forward, who played for England Knights in 2021 - the British equivalent of the Prime Minister's XIII in the NRL. The Warriors are hoping he will fill the void left by the mid-season departure of ball-playing forward Dylan Walker to the Eels.

'New drama' for Tigers after 'chilling' Instagram post

A new week, a new drama for Wests Tigers. With the ugly Lachlan Galvin affair finally put to bed, the Tigers have a new battle on their hands to retain one of their brightest stars. Starford To'a, their best player in the loss to the Cowboys last weekend with two slashing tries, has cast doubts about his future with the club. Reports emerged this week that T'oa, who is poised to go on the open market on November 1, was set to sign a new deal with the club. No sooner were Tigers fans breathing a sigh of welcome relief that T'oa went to social media with two chilling words. "All rumours," he said via Instagram. The brief comment would tend to suggest that the speedy centre intends to go onto the open market, giving Tigers fans and officials another reason for anxiety. T'oa has been a standout in a struggling Tigers side for the past couple of seasons and is certain to be in hot demand if the Tigers don't lock him in for 2027 before November.

Four Broncos in the gun after 'embarrassing' performance

Michael Maguire has no alternative but to wield the axe after the Broncos' embarrassing performance at Brookvale on Saturday night - their sixth loss in seven games. But where to start? Analysing the heavy defeat to a weakened Manly team, there are four players whose stats were woeful and will be lucky to keep their places. I'll name names - though they had plenty of mates:

1. Ezra Mam - 5 missed tackles and 3 errors
2. Cory Paix - 1 run for 1 metre
3. Kobe Hetherington - 4 runs for 29 metres
4. Billy Walters - 1 run for 5 metres.

These four - and plenty more - will have a nervous wait until the team is named on Thursday afternoon.

Giant Dragon on path to stardom

The Dragons have found a genuine front-row prospect in giant youngster Loko Pasifiki Tonga. Just 12 months ago, the 19-year-old was playing in the SG Ball Cup and led the Dragons to a grand final win in the competition. The Bulldogs junior, who also played in both Melbourne and Queensland, impressed club officials with his application to training over the summer and was rewarded with a spot in the top squad. A former NSW under 19 State of Origin player and Australian Schoolboy, he bagged his first NRL try with a fearsome charge up the middle against the Knights on Friday night. There aren't many teenagers playing in the toughest spot in the toughest sport in the world, but Pasifiki Tonga has handled the rise in class with ease.

Fullback the key for Warriors' finals charge

Luke Metcalf keeps grabbing the Dally M points, but Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad is the most crucial player in the Warriors' finals charge. The star fullback ran for an incredible 342 metres in the thrilling 36-30 win over the Rabbitohs in Sydney on Sunday, including 100 post-contact metres, and added a try for good measure. It was the sixth time this season CNK has passed the double century - a stat that James Tedesco, Kalyn Ponga and Dylan Edwards would struggle to match. If the Warriors can keep him healthy, a top four spot is a real chance.

'Desperate' Tigers bounce back

The Tigers were desperate to finish a troubled week with a win when they travelled to Townsville on Saturday night - and it didn't happen. But Benji Marshall got the next best thing in one of rugby league's toughest road trips - a real dig from his players. Down 32-6 early in the second half, the Tigers looked set for a hiding. But in an amazing fightback, they piled on four quick-fire tries in an amazing 14-minute burst to reduce the deficit to 32-28 before time ran out. One more try and it would have been the greatest comeback in league history - that doesn't look like something an unhappy team - which some would want us to believe the Tigers are - could produce.

Storm's reputation at risk

The Storm came away with the two points on the Gold Coast on Saturday afternoon - but did little to lower Craig Bellamy's blood pressure. The 28-16 scoreline may look comfortable enough, but in reality wasn't a true reflection of the match. The Storm were once again off their usually impeccable game and had it not been for a couple of intercepts and a contentious bunker decision that cost the Titans dearly, the result may have been different. Melbourne missed 20 tackles, committed six errors, gave away eight penalties and big guns Ryan Papenhuyzen and Cam Munster both had mixed games. The Storm remain right up there in premiership betting - but at the moment it's more on reputation than form.