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.
St George Illawarra are back in the headlines after a disappointing loss to the under-strength Bulldogs, turning the attention back onto some misfiring players and head coach Anthony Griffin.
Elsewhere, Josh Schuster is on the outer at Manly, while talks of the NRL's transfer system have fired up again as thr fallout from Jack Wighton's move to the Bunnies continues.
And what could possibly go wrong if the NRL head to Las Vegas next year?
Here's your weekly look at the biggest issues in the NRL, courtesy of The Fair Dinkum Department.
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Should the Dragons give up on 2023?
After a fourth-straight loss at the hands of the under-strength Bulldogs, many have called for the Dragons to immediately part ways with Anthony Griffin and look towards building for 2024.
But with so much time left in the year to turn things around, we discuss whether or not it's worth changing things on the field first and foremost before changing the coaching staff.
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Does the NRL need to introduce a draft?
Jack Wighton's move to South Sydney has set in motion plenty of discussion surrounding the NRL's current transfer system, which has been exposed as "amateur" once again.
But calls for a potential draft, just around the same time as NFL franchises hand college footballers their dreams, may be a little bit too much for rugby league.
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Do the Sea Eagles need to cut ties with Josh Schuster?
Manly young gun Josh Schuster is on the outer with the club, as concerns over his fitness and commitment have been raised following his latest injury setback.
The five-eighth is on a $800,000 salary and is spending more time off the field than on it this year, leading to calls for the club to move him on and look in a new direction.
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Are the Broncos pretenders or contenders?
Following a humbling defeat at the hands of South Sydney in Round 9, there has been chatter on social media that Brisbane are perhaps not genuine premiership contenders this season.
But with Payne Haas and Ezra Mam on the sidelines for the clash, is it worth reading too much into it?
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Is it worth it for the NRL to invest in US market?
Like clockwork, talks of holding an NRL game in the United States have once again been raised in recent weeks, with a potential clash between Souths and Manly pencilled in for 2024.
What could possibly go wrong with 40 rugby league players in Sin City?!
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