Canberra Raiders NRL News

Melbourne Storm hope Ryan Papenhuyzen will return next week after recovering from a minor calf strain.

Zero Tackle

The Melbourne Storm are hopeful that star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen will only need another week on the sidelines as he recovers from a minor calf strain.

The number one, who has missed more times than he hasn't in recent seasons, was a late withdrawal from last week's Saturday afternoon victory over the Newcastle Knights with what was described as calf tightness.

In their team list announcement on Tuesday, the Storm wrote that the club medical staff were taking a 'cautious approach' to Papenhuyzen's return.

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Rocco Berry is out for six weeks with a shoulder injury; Kurt Capewell replaces him in the centres.

Zero Tackle

The New Zealand Warriors have confirmed Rocco Berry will miss the next six weeks with a shoulder injury.

The outside back was unable to complete Sunday afternoon's match with the Wests Tigers, leaving the field after dislocating his shoulder.

The outside back has had a terrible run with injuries throughout his short NRL career to date, and was only in his second game back from a hamstring problem against the Tigers.

The Warriors have confirmed Kurt Capewell will move into the centres as he returns from Origin duty and a week of rest for this Sunday afternoon's road trip to play the Newcastle Knights.

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Cronulla fans show little confidence, purchasing only one percent of grand final tickets ahead of key match.

The Daily Telegraph

Cronulla fans have abandoned their side's push for a premiership just days before Friday night's blockbuster against Sydney Roosters at Sharks Stadium.

Exclusive NRL data which breaks down what club supporters have bought grand final tickets shows Sharks fans have absolutely no confidence in their side.

Unbelievably, just one per cent of tickets sold for the October 5 grand final have been purchased by Cronulla's faithful.

Canberra fans led the field on 22 per cent.

Fans from struggling clubs including Wests Tigers, Gold Coast, Souths, St George Illawarra, Parramatta and Newcastle have bought more grand final tickets than Cronulla supporters.

Just one per cent of NRL grand final tickets...

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