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Round 4 saw upsets and underdogs winning, with coaching masterclasses and standout performances in rugby.
It was the round of upsets as the underdogs prevailed in five matches as the premiership race was turned on its head.
There were some coaching masterclasses and starring performances in another action-packed round of rugby league.
Read on for the Talking Points from Round 4
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Fogarty's future at Raiders uncertain as contract deadline nears, coach allows exploration of other options.
The future of Jamal Fogarty at the Canberra Raiders remains uncertain as the deadline for his decision draws near.
Fogarty, who is off-contract at the end of 2026, has a player option for the final year of his current deal with the Raiders.
Coach Ricky Stuart is reportedly giving Fogarty his blessing to explore other opportunities, with a looming deadline for the Raiders to retain him at his current salary.
Despite the arrival of Ethan Strange, Fogarty continues to wear the number seven jumper for the team.
NRL fans frustrated with soft approach to head high contact and ill-discipline, highlighted by Papalii's actions.
Fans can't be blamed for feeling like the NRL has gone soft on head high contact and ill-discipline this season.
Nothing screamed blatant ill-discipline more than Josh Papalii's brain explosion in Townsville.
After being put on report for making head contact in a tackle for a second time, Papalii decided to pat referee Adam Gee on the chest as he walked past the match official, who had just penalised the Raiders forward.
It was a moment of ill-discipline that Papalii should have been penalised for, at a minimum.
But on Sunday, the match review committee merely hit Papalii with a grade one contrary conduct charge and a $3,000 fine.
Josh...