The lads dig into the Hudson Young contract saga after the Chiefs parked PNG talks until November 1, leaving Young's $1.1 million Raiders offer looking harder to knock back. Then it's the Bulldogs, who need a genuine halfback to pair with Lachie Galvin, and whether Matt Burton's looming decision could fix their salary cap headache. Attention turns to Brisbane, where Michael Maguire faces a defining pre-season with his job on the line if the Broncos can't find harmony early in 2027.