Feb 5th, 2018

Feb 5th, 2018

Peachey to join Panthers exodus

The exodus from Penrith is set to continue - star utility Tyrone Peachey has agreed to a rich three-year deal with the Titans from 2019.

Peachey's exit follows hot on the heels of the shock move of representative forward Bryce Cartwright, also to the Titans over the weekend.

New Titans coach Garth Brennan has now lured the star duo, along with Mitch Rein and Leilani Latu, to the holiday strip from Penrith.

Tyrone Peachey has signed a three year deal with the Gold Coast from 2019. (AAP)

Peachey isn't a fan of Panthers coach Anthony Griffin and would like an immediate release.

But the Panthers know what a class act he is - and are unlikely to grant the request.

Pay cracks the whip for Brown

Bulldogs coach Dean Pay has had to crack the whip with new signing Fa'amanu Brown.

A talented utility from Cronulla, Brown joined the Bulldogs this year on the biggest contract of his short career.

But the Bulldogs have been less than impressed with Brown’s attitude - so much so that he has been booted out of the NRL squad in pre-season training.

Fa'amanu Brown, pictured here playing for Cronulla, has been told to shape up at the Bulldogs. (AAP)

Pay told the 23-year-old in no uncertain terms to pack up his locker and join the part-time squad until his training effort improves.

I'm hearing the message has got through - and Brown has picked up his performance and is back in the running for a return to the big boys.

Fiji say show me the money

The Fijians were the big fairytale story of the World Cup late last year - but all is not well with the Bati players.

I'm hearing the players have yet to be paid for their fine efforts in the tournament, including their stunning upset win over New Zealand.

Fijian players are threatening a boycott after not being paid for the World Cup. (AAP)

Players are so angry that they are talking of boycotting their next Test match later this year - unless officials show them the money.

Senior players including Jarryd Hayne, Kevin Naiqama, Ashton Sims, Aku Uate, Api Koroisau and Korbin Sims have backed their younger team-mates, who need the money to survive.

Dragons' favourite son in line for top job

Former Dragons star Mark Coyne is the early favourite to replace outgoing CEO Peter Doust at the Big Red V in 2019.

Coyne had a distinguished career on the field with the club as well as with Queensland at State of Origin level and has been a success in the business world post-football.

Mark Coyne, pictured centre at a NRL promotion in 2000, is in line for the top job at the Dragons. (AAP)

Long-serving Dragons official Michael McDonald is also in contention.

Doust won't be packing his bags until the end of the year - giving the club plenty of time to come up with the new main man.