‘There could be a surprise’: V’landys floats late blockbuster change — Daily

Wayne Bennett has proposed introducing a "Bunker's Challenge" to restrict video review interventions following South Sydney's elimination loss to the Newcastle Knights. Under Bennett's plan, reported by The Daily Telegraph, teams would be limited to challenging try-scoring plays, losing further review opportunities if an appeal is unsuccessful. The NRL will likely discuss the proposal during its post-season rules review.

Meanwhile, NRL boss Peter V'landys indicated the Grand Final could feature a last-minute pre-game entertainment act. This follows the cancellation of headline artist Tones and I after a dispute over performing the song Dance Monkey.