"I hope the Titans kept the receipt," Norman quipped. It's unlikely Gold Coast coach Neil Henry would have seen the funny side. Regular reader(s) of this column knew their relationship was going to end in tears. We revealed in March that Hayne was fined for his lackadaisical approach to training last summer. Hayne's response was telling: he took to Twitter to declare "Loose lips sink ships!" And effectively threw Henry under the bus by following up with: "Was meant to be cap sess [captain's session]. Captain said was ok 4me 2get treatment in syd! Coach found out and fined me. Media will milk it!!!" The next month, our lead item said Hayne and Henry were feuding but, due to the lack of interest from rival clubs, they were destined to be stuck together on the holiday strip. We even revealed they were barely on speaking terms as early as April, yet the situation has been allowed to fester and, ultimately, rip the club apart. Henry said Hayne had the "week off", but the fullback's failure show up to support the team is a bad look. Henry will most likely go and, because the club can't afford to pay out his $1.2million deal, Hayne will stay. The saga has done irreparable damage to a club that was a media darling during a storied run to the finals 12 months ago. Things are likely to come to a head this week, possibly as soon as Monday.

Hayne's personal sponsor is sticking solid. TripADeal's Norm Black, also a Titans sponsor, said the firm would continue its association when Hayne's contract lapsed at the end of the year. "We're doing more things with Jarryd next year, we're starting an NFL Super Bowl tour with him," Black said. "Our relationship with Jarryd is a longer-term one, we'll be looking at business opportunities such as re-engagement with the NFL." Storm re-sign top wing combination The two most exciting wingers in the game will remain in Melbourne long term after Josh Addo-Carr and Suliasi Vunivalu recommitted to the club. The pair are the fastest and most exciting finishers in the NRL and would have been in huge demand from both rugby codes if allowed to go on to the open market. Storm officials are too shrewd for that and have ensured the pair stay put.

Vunivalu was contracted for next year, but is poised to ink a new contract that will extend his stay in Melbourne until the end of 2020. Try and mighty: Suliasi Vunivalu shows his brilliant finishing skills with this try against the Dragons. Credit:Robb Cox Addo-Carr has also taken his game to the next level since shifting south and — despite already being on a deal that didn't expire for a further two years — has agreed to terms to an extension that will keep him at the Storm until the end of 2021. Vunivalu has scored 41 tries from as many matches since making his NRL debut, putting him on track to smash a host of records if he can maintain the strike-rate. Addo-Carr is no slouch either, scoring 16 tries at the Storm to go with the six he bagged at Wests Tigers. The signings are a huge boost for the club as they prepare for their finals assault, but there could be further good news. Champion fullback Billy Slater — who along with Vunivalu and Addo-Carr make up the most potent back three in the game — is also expected to play on at the Storm.

Slater has made a remarkable comeback after two injury-ruined years and is leaning towards committing to one final season. A meeting scheduled between Slater's manager and Melbourne officials last week was postponed, although the parties are hopeful a deal will soon be struck. Carney on way back? The next few weeks will be huge for Todd Carney. The controversial playmaker is about to have his unfair dismissal case against former club Cronulla heard in the Supreme Court and could get clarity surrounding his ambition for an NRL return next season. It is understood the governing body would likely green light a return if Carney, currently playing for English club Salford, is picked up by an Australian club. "As yet there is no contract in front of us," an NRL spokesman said. "In the event that a contract is lodged, any player would have to convince us he is a fit and proper person to be registered." Eagles must get it right

Manly are poised to make a call on a new chief executive in coming weeks and they can't afford to stuff it up again. The Sea Eagles have been a transit lounge for chief executive's in the post-Northern Eagles era. Former school principal Tim Cleary is the latest through a revolving door that has welcomed and farewelled Joe Kelly, David Perry, Grant Mayer, Graham Lowe, Paul Cummings, Ian Thomson and Pat Wilson since reformation. The Silvertails are a unique species and naive outsiders haven't lasted long. Tony Mestrov is one of the few remaining candidates capable of uniting the factions. The Gold Coast official is a former Manly player and staffer, has football department and commercial experience, and has held a chief executives role, at Hockey NSW. The Sea Eagles need someone who can bring in top-end sponsors, understands the salary cap and has the backing of all the club's political groups. Mestrov ticks all the boxes. Will power NRL boss Todd Greenberg spent last weekend in Scone, where he attended the local group 21 "Where There's A Will" round. It was in honour of Will Carrigan, a loved member of the community who took his own life on Christmas Day in 2015. He was 24.

After his death, Will's parents, Hilton and Pauline, set up a charity, "Where There's A Will", with a mission to bring positive and supportive mental wellbeing education to the Upper Hunter region. The local community rallied behind the cause to attend events, raise funds and awareness, and participate in mental health education. Money raised has gone towards training teachers in completing post-graduate certificates in positive psychology, which results in support for children and youth in the community. "This is such a powerful example of rugby league and local communities coming together to support one another," Greenberg said. "I can't imagine what Will's family, his teammates and the local community have been through and it's humbling to be part of helping to raise mental wellbeing awareness in Scone and beyond." Sprint to Cup finish The Jillaroos are leaving nothing to chance as they prepare for the Rugby League World Cup. Two of their stars, Corban McGregor and Jessica Sergis, have been training with sprint guru Roger Fabri in a bid to get an edge over their opponents. Fabri, who has worked with superstars including Sonny Bill Williams, Jarryd Hayne and David Warner, has been impressed with the pair as they prepare to take on the Kiwis for the mantle of world's best team.