What does it mean to pull on the Red V? What are the values the wider organisation stands for? It’s likely an outside facilitator will be engaged to help define club culture from the top down. Loading The need for strong foundations was highlighted when the review analysed the Jack de Belin situation. The impact of the star forward’s sexual assault charges was felt right across the club, with some of his teammates’ partners having strong opinions on the matter. That led to some awkward situations in social settings, normally an opportunity to solidify bonds within the extended Dragons family. The cultural issue is important, given there were no red flags raised from reviewing the Dragons’ physical performance. The injury rates over the past four years have been relatively low, while all the stats suggest the players are fit and well prepared.

The Dragons haven’t much room to move salary cap wise next year, but the need to strengthen their winger stocks was identified. The Dragons board has now gone away to consider the review. NRL clubs’ 2020 calendars are a real sign of the changing times They have only just been printed, but already some of the 2020 NRL team calendars are out of date in what is another classic example of the rapidly changing nature of rugby league. Reagan Campbell-Gillard, for instance, is one of the stars on the cover of the Penrith calendar.

Gone: Reagan Campbell-Gillard, far right, will not be around for the Panthers next year. Credit:AS Given that the ink is still wet on his five-year Panthers extension, the former Kangaroos and NSW star seemed a safe bet to be at the foot of the mountains next season and, therefore, on the cover of the club’s calendar. However, last week he switched to arch-rivals Parramatta. Jack Bird and Ryan Matterson also feature on the covers of the Brisbane and Wests Tigers calendars respectively, but both have almost certainly played their last games for those clubs. Several other players on 2020 team calendars are also likely to switch sides before it’s time to open the page to January. Players changing clubs like they change their socks is the thing that most drives fans mad and there’s no sign of it changing any time soon.

Tszyu’s next fight set to be explosive There will be plenty of fireworks inside and outside the ring when Tim Tszyu takes on his next opponent, the Jeff Fenech-trained Jack Brubaker. Tszyu has quickly established himself as the biggest drawcard in Australian boxing, further underlined by Jeff Horn’s shock loss to Michael Zerafa. Brubaker, who has gained a cult following due to his fearless style, won’t be taking a backward step. Aptly nicknamed ‘‘Gelignite’’, Brubaker throws punches from the opening bell to the end and has been involved in some entertaining bouts in recent years. Both punchers possess knockout power and there is every chance their bout, set to be officially announced this week, won’t go the distance.

In the Fenech stable: Jack Brubaker doesn't hold back. Credit:John Veage The match-up also effectively pits Tszyu against Australian boxing legend Fenech, who will be in Brubaker’s corner. Fenech’s presence will add even more theatrics in what is sure to be a heated build-up. Tszyu is preparing for the showdown after spending time in Russia with his father, multiple world champion Kostya. Tszyu snr is set to make a rare trip back to Australia in a further boost to the promotion of the bout. Tim Tszyu’s stocks have risen as rapidly as Horn’s have nosedived, but the 24-year-old hasn’t ruled out taking on ‘‘The Hornet’’ in the future. ‘‘It will still bring a lot of interest to Australian boxing – why not?’’ Tszyu said of a Horn fight.

Zerafa remains a person of interest to Team Tszyu, although the Victorian has a rematch clause that Horn may first activate.

Boxing bad Loading Paul Gallen has been installed as the favourite in his cross-code boxing battle with fellow footy bad boy Barry Hall. Gallen and Hall will duke it out in Melbourne on November 14 in a clash that will capture the imagination of NRL and AFL fans. Sportbet has Gallen as the $1.82 favourite, while ‘‘Big, Bad, Bustling Barry’’ is at $1.91. They are unlikely to be the only footballers to punch on over summer. Parramatta behemoth Junior Paulo, who pushed Gallen to the limit before losing an entertaining slugfest, is keen for another crack in the ring.

‘‘If there’s another opportunity to get into the ring, I’d love to,’’ Paulo said. ‘‘It was the first time in the ring and it was a good experience, something I wanted to tick off. There is a lot of boxing training when it comes to footy and it’s a bit of fun.’’ Taylor-made? Don’t be surprised if Brisbane make a play to bring Ash Taylor back to the club. The Broncos are going through a major clean-out, a surprise given Anthony Seibold inherited what many considered to be one of the strongest rosters in the game. The club’s review has highlighted the need to sign a gun half, and several players are being tapped on the shoulder to free up the required salary cap space. Taylor began his career at Red Hill and hasn’t realised his potential since switching to the Gold Coast. A move back to the Broncos could be of benefit to all parties, particularly if a player swap can be arranged.

Disappearing act There will be just as much magic at next year’s Magic Round, although it’s likely it will be shoehorned into just three days. This year’s inaugural event, held over four days, was a huge success at Suncorp Stadium. However, officials feel the concept would work better if the action was further condensed and are in discussions with broadcasters to make it happen. The likely outcome is to scrap the Thursday night game and play all eight matches from Friday to Sunday. Channel Nine, owners of The Sun-Herald, and Fox Sports are protective of their traditional timeslots and NRL execs are working with both parties to get an outcome that works for everyone. Pool matches Fancy watching the football from the pool? That’s something Cronulla fans will be able to experience once the redevelopment of their leagues club precinct is completed.

Much like cricket fans at the Gabba, Sharks supporters will be able to lap up the action from a pool deck once PointsBet Stadium is operational again. Brad and dad Parramatta utility Brad Takairangi has just earned a contract extension and the only man happier is his old man. Takairangi, whose father, Louis, played three games for the Eels in 1987, has been rewarded for his form turnaround with a new deal. The Cook Islands captain has also received something else he treasures: a collage of him and his father in the blue and gold, created by an Eels supporter. Keepsake: Two generations of Takairangis.