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.
Ben Hunt's name has been all over the news amid a request to leave the Dragons - but is there a major cause for uproar as rival clubs circle?
Elsewhere, NSW are again under the microscope after losing a second-straight Origin series, while a major change at the Titans has left one man fuming.
Here's your weekly look at the biggest issues in the NRL, courtesy of The Fair Dinkum Department.
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Are the Broncos 'cheating' with reported Ben Hunt play?
Brisbane emerged as a shock contender for Ben Hunt's signature, with the club reportedly making a move for a mid-season switch to boost their premiership hopes.
The 33-year-old is now seemingly unlikely to leave the club, but is it unfair to allow NRL heavyweights to pick the bones of struggling clubs like the Dragons?
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Should the Dragons cut ties with Ben Hunt?
The other side of the equation in the messy Hunt saga is whether or not it's worth the Dragons keeping an unhappy player on board for another two years.
While he is the captain and best player at the Red V, there are a host of younger players ready to step up if needed and it could lead to some tough decisions for incoming coach Shane Flanagan.
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Can the Johns brother save the NSW Blues?
In the wake of another State of Origin series loss for NSW, all the attention has turned towards the future and who could potentially take over the head coaching role from Brad Fittler.
Plenty of names have been tossed up, but the Blues could have two particular men at the top of their list.
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Was Justin Holbrook hard done by with Titans sacking?
In a shock move, Des Hasler has been appointed as Titans coach for 2024, leaving Justin Holbrook on the outer and dumped by the club mid-season.
And while the Hasler appointment could be an overall positive, there has been some criticism of the way Gold Coast handled the delicate situation.
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Have the Bulldogs fumbled their recruitment plans?
Jake Averillo's departure from Canterbury left many fans feeling disappointed, with the local junior inking a long-term deal with the Dolphins for next season.
But the speedster is just one of many head-scratching decisions by the club, who remain in the bottom-four of the NRL ladder and are struggling to avoid the wooden spoon.
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