Jahrome Hughes

Craig Fitzgibbon needs to sit fiery-headed winger Ronaldo Mulitalo down this week and give him a clear message.

One of the biggest concerns for Queensland coach Billy Slater has been wiped with one 80-minute performance that lifted the tone for the Maroons.

Sualauvi Fa'alogo scored a hat-trick of tries at WIN Stadium to almost single-handedly propel Melbourne to victory over St George Illawarra.

Jahrome Hughes has ruled himself out of playing State of Origin football in the future, despite changes to the format's eligibility rules.

Melbourne will be searching for their first title since the big three on Sunday and it's no surprise Cameron Munster is at the forefront of it.

Jahrome Hughes said he thought he was "gone" for the season when he broke his arm in round 27.

The 30-year-old endured a horror run of injuries to finish the regular season, but returned in style in Friday night's crucial win.

Cronulla's Braydon Trindall came screaming out of the line before an incident that mirrored a situation from the week before.

Jahrome Hughes has been placed on high alert by one of his former teammates ahead of Friday night's clash.

Melbourne look set to receive a huge boost for their preliminary final against the Sharks, with two stars in line for a return.