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The Weekend Wrap: 12/8/18

August 13, 2018, 1:35 am By Joel Leave a Comment

The immediate future of Broncos coach Wayne Bennett is up in the air, after the Broncos board reportedly decided not to renew his contract.

Cowboys forward Jason Taumalolo is facing a one-week ban for a shoulder charge.

Knights coach Nathan Brown has denied that the club is in talks with English Test star George Williams, despite reports linking him to the club.

Rabbitohs fullback Alex Johnston is expected to miss time due to a hamstring injury suffered early in his side’s loss to the Roosters.

Panthers forward Jack Hetherington is facing two weeks on the sideline, after being charged with a high shot on Titans utility AJ Brimson.

Panthers boss Phil Gould will remain at Penrith for a while yet, with it being reported that he’s recommitted to the club until 2023.

Finally on Penrith, five-eighth James Maloney will require scans to determine the severity of a knee injury suffered during their comeback win over the Titans.

In addition to beating the Bulldogs, the Sea Eagles had further good news on Saturday, signing Titans five-eighth Kane Elgey for the next two seasons.

On the other hand, Sea Eagles coach Trent Barrett has reportedly sent a legal letter to the club, demanding that deficiencies in the football department be addressed.

Dragons fans will have their fingers crossed for five-eighth Gareth Widdop, after he suffered a dislocated shoulder during their flogging from the Eels.

The career of Storm backrower Ryan Hoffman may be over, after he suffered a potentially major hamstring injury during their loss to the Sharks.

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Filed Under: NRL News and Rumours Tagged With: Alex Johnston, Gareth Widdop, Jack Hetherington, James Maloney, Jason Taumalolo, Kane Elgey, Nathan Brown, Phil Gould, Ryan Hoffman, Trent Barrett, Wayne Bennett

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