Not even the lure of joining the three-time reigning premiers could prevent the Roosters from getting their man: David Fifita's heading to Sydney's east next season.

Fifita knocked back a tempting offer from the Panthers to accept a deal with the Roosters. Danny Weidler #9News

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Bulldogs skipper Stephen Crichton sees similarities between what's taking place at Belmore and the early stages of Panthers development that led to a three premiership dynasty.

Crichton is adamant the Dogs' time in the Top 8 this year won't be temporary. Danny Weidler #9News

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Sydney Roosters enter race for Fifita with four-year, $3.3 million deal Danny Weidler smh.com.au/sport/nrl/penr…

100% Footy can be STREAMED LIVE tonight on 9Now at 7.30pm … (Replayed later on the main channel at 9.45pm) … But stream it LIVE at 7.30pm so you get the early mail … Plenty happening in Rugby League
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To the legion of 6 Tackles w Phil Gould fans. Let’s start a #gofundme page. I’ve just seen a bloke in a Bulldogs polo rifling through the rubbish bins here at Accor Stadium in search of cans and bottles. The return and earn is about to get a workover #gusgetsfined NRL on Nine

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Here we go … Gus' outside-the-box coach option for Souths omny.fm/shows/six-tack…

It was billed as D-day for Jason Demetriou.

A board meeting was held this morning to decide his future as Souths coach. Danny Weidler Danika Mason Emma Lawrence #9News