Dominic BrockUpdated June 12, 2026 — 7:43pm,first published 7:27pmYour say: Dolphins or Roosters?By Latest Posts7.43pmNRL fines itself after Meninga breaches ‘Gus Gould rule’ By The Perth Bears and coach Mal Meninga have been issued a combined $40,000 in fines for breaking the game’s new anti-tampering rules.The NRL has issued two separate breach notices over comments Meninga made to News Corp recently, in which the inaugural Bears coach identified Bulldogs stars Matt Burton and Jacob Preston, as well as Panthers champion Nathan Cleary, as potential signings targets if they become free agents from November 1.Meninga’s $20,000 fine has been suspended, while both he and the Perth franchise have five business days to respond to the proposed punishments.Meninga’s name-dropping of possible marquee signings has been deemed the first breach of new anti-tampering rules that prevent club officials or player agents from publicly courting players who are under contract.7.41pmRobinson says Roosters could have done more for Kane EvansBy Roosters coach Trent Robinson says Kane Evans’ emotional coming out as gay has been a source of pride and reflection for his club given his former player didn’t feel comfortable enough to do so during his playing career.Evans became just the second player to come out in professional Australian rugby league this week, after delivering a confronting interview on Nine’s 100% Footy that detailed his battles with alcohol, substance addiction and suicidal thoughts while wrestling with his sexuality.The former Tricolours forward said Robinson had been instrumental in his recent recovery and paid four weeks of Evans’ rent out of his own pocket after he had been homeless. The Roosters have also helped finance Evans’ ongoing mental health treatment after a stint in a rehabilitation clinic.But Robinson deflected any praise on Thursday and instead focused on why Evans had felt he needed to hide his sexuality during a 74-game career at the Roosters.7.34pmTonight’s team listsBy Dolphins1. Trai Fuller 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jack Bostock 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Tevita Naufahu 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Felise Kaufusi 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Francis Molo 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Oryn Keeley 13. Morgan Knowles.Bench: 14. Brad Schneider 15. Kurt Donoghoe 16. Tom Gilbert 17. Ray Stone 18. Sebastian Su’a 19. Brian PouniuSydney Roosters1. Cody Ramsey 5. Tommy Talau 2. Billy Smith 3. Reece Foley 17. Rex Bassingthwaighte 6. Hugo Savala 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Connor Watson 10. Spencer Leniu 11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong 13. Salesi Foketi.Bench: 4. Egan Butcher 14. Benaiah Ioelu 15. Taylor Losalu 16. Nat Butcher 20. Junior Tupou 21. Toby RodwellPinned post from 7.26pmYour say: Dolphins or Roosters?By 7.26pmNRL’s top referee had $400k gambling problemBy Chris BarrettBig news from the Herald’s Chris Barrett today, with the revelation that the NRL’s top referee Ashley Klein was allowed to officiate in the code’s biggest games despite having had a gambling problem that cost him hundreds of thousands of dollars:The experienced whistle blower is the highest profile match official in rugby league and is due to referee next week’s second State of Origin match in Melbourne, his 14th interstate clash in a row.According to sources with knowledge of the matter, speaking on the condition of anonymity, he lost more than $400,000 punting on horse racing and greyhound racing with corporate bookmakers before closing his accounts and placing himself on BetStop, the national self-exclusion register, in 2023.The NRL said on Friday that Klein’s betting had come to its attention seven years ago.7.25pmWelcome to Friday night footyBy Hello and welcome to tonight coverage of the round 15 NRL clash between the Dolphins and Roosters. Dom Brock here with you tonight.Tonight’s game is a top-eight battle made all the more interesting by who isn’t playing. The Roosters are a little less star-studded than usual tonight, with seven players away on State of Origin duty: James Tedesco, Lindsay Collins, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Reece Robson, Robert Toia, Sam Walker and Victor Radley.The Dolphins have also been excellent this year and have five players in the Queensland camp: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Kulikefu Finefeuiaki, Max Plath, Selwyn Cobbo and Tom Flegler.But there are still plenty of stars on show tonight. Daly Cherry-Evans is joined by rising star Hugo Savala in the halves for the Roosters, with Cody Ramsey lining up at fullback and former Blues Connor Watson, Spencer Leniu and Angus Crichton in the pack.For the Dolphins, Isaiya Katoa has been released from Blues camp after being named as injury cover for Mitchell Moses, and he’ll join the likes of Herbie Farnworth, Jamayne Isaako and the electric Trai Fuller in a backline that still boasts plenty of spark despite the absence of Tabuai-Fidow and Cobbo.Kick-off is at 8pm.1 of 1