HOW the Warriors let a South Sydney gun slip away as Melbourne set their sights on a Cowboys forward and an injured flyer is delayed.

Plus amongst all the drama, the Titans re-sign a bright young star as Private Ryan takes a look behind the scenes of the greatest game of all.

STORM CIRCLES COWBOY

Melbourne could welcome another set of brothers to join the Bromwich boys at the club next season.

Round 19

Private Ryan can reveal the Storm are chasing Pat Kaufusi, the younger brother of gun prop Felise.

Cowboys forward Patrick Kaufusi. Source: News Corp Australia

Felise started his career with the Cowboys before moving to the Storm in 2014.

Now he could be reunited with his brother if he shuns interest from Sydney clubs.

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The Storm have offered the 23-year-old a two-year-deal.

Felise is under contract until the end of next season with an option for 2019 which is when Pat’s deal would end if accepted.

A Tongan international, Pat made his NRL debut in 2015.

WOUNDED COWBOY DELAYED

Cowboys flyer Antonio Winterstein is eyeing a return from injury in Round 26.

Winterstein has earmarked their clash with his former club Brisbane FOR his comeback from a hamstring tear.

The winger tore his hamstring while attempting to make a tackle two weeks ago and the tear is worse than first thought.

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NEW TITANS DEAL

The Titans have re-signed talents winger Phillip Sami.

The 20-year-old has inked a one-year extension which sees him move from their Holden Cup side and into their top squad.

Sami made his NRL debut against South Sydney earlier this year and can cover centre and fullback.

SPOTTED

The plate provided by the Sofitel. Source: Instagram

Paul Gallen lobbed in Brisbane to find this sitting in his hotel room.

While the Cronulla skipper is use to embracing the hate while in Queensland, the Brisbane Sofitel was showing the love.

Gallen played his 300th NRL game over the weekend.

SPOTTED II

James Tedesco watching Jerry Seinfeld’s comedy show on Friday.

DID YOU KNOW ...

Cooper Cronk and Kevin Proctor during their time at the Storm. Source: News Corp Australia

Cooper Cronk always appears cool and calm in front of the media but that hasn’t always been the case.

His former teammate Kevin Proctor revealed that he once snuck behind the No. 7 during a media day and pulled Cronk’s pants down.

“I dacked Coops one time after training during a media interview,” Proctor told Private Ryan. “He was filthy with me. He’s an angry little man.”

HUSH, HUSH

Which coach is poised to punt his coaching staff at the end of the year?

HOW WARRIORS LET SOUTHS GUN SLIP AWAY

As a 16-year-old Zane Musgrove was overlooked by the Warriors’ representative teams.

In fact, Musgrove had to fly to Australia to get an SG Ball trial with South Sydney.

The prop had dreams of playing for the Warriors and as an only child, he hoped to remain in Auckland until the Rabbitohs presented him with an opportunity.

“As soon as I picked up the ball at school it started and I always wanted to play NRL,” Musgrove told Private Ryan.

“I was going for the Warriors. All my friends made the Warriors and got trials with them so I wanted to join them.

Zane Musgrove of the Rabbitohs is tackled. Source: Getty Images

“I wasn’t able to get an opportunity. My coach hooked me up with an SG Ball trial over (in Australia).

“I thought I didn’t make it until I finally got the call. I came back over and I’ve stayed at Souths.”

Musgrove moved to Sydney in 2012 where he played junior football before entering the NYC system in 2014.

Working as a labourer while juggling his commitments to the 20s gave him an appreciation for the life he now lives.

At 21, Musgrove has 25 NRL games to his name after debuting last season.

While he’s played 19 games this season, his rookie year was a difficult one with injury stopping him in his tracks just as he was getting started.

Zane Musgrove of the Rabbitohs celebrates a try. Source: Getty Images

“I was feeling confident and fit but I was pretty shocked that I debuted in round one,” he said.

“I found out the next day I’d broken my wrist. I don’t remember anything. I played the game and woke with it swollen and sore.

“I got scans and found out it was broken. I was pretty devastated. I was pretty much out for the season and came back in round 21 and played the last five games.”

Late last year, Musgrove secured his future by extending his contract until the end of 2020.

A gym partner to the Burgess twins Tom and George, it was their older brother Sam he credits for helping make the transition into first grade a smooth one.

“Sammy took me under (his wing). I learnt a lot off him on and off the field,” he said.

“My life at home and how little things at home can affect you on the field and at training.”