Dylan Edwards

With the minor premiership up for grabs, both the Panthers and Roosters have received a major boost in round 24.

The Panthers are desperate to find a cure for their “hangover” but the mystery absence of one of their biggest names has only added to it.

Andrew Johns is not putting a line through the prospect of Tom Trbojevic knocking James Tedesco out of the fullback spot for the decider.

An Origin hero could find himself under pressure after the weekend’s performances.

A handful of the biggest names in the game were left out of the two Origin teams, with Billy Slater and Laurie Daley both out on a limb.

The former captain has unveiled his full 19-man team ahead of the Origin series opener, with one surprise name on the chopping block.

Dylan Edwards is currently locked in a battle for the fullback position and Ivan Cleary had some advice for Laurie Daley.

Edwards is locked in a battle for the No.1 with James Tedesco, who produced his own vintage performance on Anzac Day against the Dragons.

James Tedesco had just nailed a try-saving tackle, but a bit of extra effort after the tackle was completed could still come back to bite him.

A returning superstar and a gun who had a forgettable 2025 both made big statements sure to put a smile on Laurie Daley's face to kick off 2026.