Welcome to The Fair Dinkum Department - a weekly deep dive into rugby league's hottest issues and whether or not we think they are real or ridiculous.
Latrell Mitchell and South Sydney are both in the headlines this week, with the powerhouse club on the verge of missing the finals for the first time since 2017.
On the flip side, Newcastle have continued to cement themselves as the NRL surprise packets, while the futures of two talented young guns remains clouded.
Here's your weekly look at the biggest issues in the NRL, courtesy of The Fair Dinkum Department.
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Are the Rabbitohs cooked for 2023?
After a hot start to the season, the Rabbitohs now found themselves in massive danger of missing the top-eight heading into the final two rounds of the season.
Fingers are being pointed at senior figures in the club, with head coach Jason Demetriou facing the first major task of his 18-month tenure in the role.
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Does Latrell Mitchell need to move to the centres?
From shot-gunning beers on stage with Luke Combs to getting blasted by Braith Anasta on national television, Latrell Mitchell has had one hell of a week.
The 26-year-old will miss the final game of the regular season against the Roosters, while some have raised concern over his long-term future at fullback.
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Should the Manly Sea Eagles sack Josh Schuster?
For the second time this season, Josh Schuster has found himself on the outer at Manly following a horror performance against the Warriors in Round 26.
The talented utility has been dropped from the side by head coach Anthony Seibold, just two months after signing a long-term contract extension, placing major doubts over his future at the club.
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Are the Newcastle Knights the real deal?
Seven-straight wins... who saw that coming?
Kalyn Ponga and Adam O'Brien have turned Newcastle around in the second-half of the year, with fans in the Hunter region daring to dream of a premiership tilt.
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Did the Dragons jump the gun on Jayden Sullivan?
St George Illawarra have made the tough decision to release local junior Jayden Sullivan, despite the young playmaker having two years to run on his contract.
The 21-year-old will head to the Wests Tigers next year, but did the Dragons get the timing wrong?
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