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Lote Tuqiri. (Getty Images)
A return to the NRL for Lote Tuqiri seems unlikely with only one club expressing a serious interest in the sacked Wallaby.

Karmichael Hunt. (Getty Images)
The Brisbane Broncos will be without fullback Karmichael Hunt for Friday night's crunch match against the Warriors.

Bulldogs halfback Brett Kimmorley (Getty Images - file)
Bulldogs veteran Brett Kimmorley doesn't believe he's the short-term fix to NSW's halfback woes - he wants the Blues No.7 jumper for years to come.

Brett Seymour has had three strikes. (Getty Images)
Cronulla halfback Brett Seymour has been sacked following an alcohol-related incident, his third breach of the club's policy this year.

Greg Bird - one of many to bring shame to the game. (AAP Images)
Scandals in rugby league have stars fearful of going out, ashamed of their occupation and even caused a player's marriage to break up.

El Masri will retire at the end of the season.  (Getty Images)
The NRL's greatest points-scorer Hazem El Masri has announced he'll retire at the end of the season.

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