Maloney believes punishing players who haven't been legally sanctioned is the wrong path to take.
Trent Henderson
Fifita has since reportedly suggested that he could quit the NRL as the result of the snub.
It's a development that doesn't come as a major surprise.
The troubled playmaker's freshly inked deal with the Warriors contains a clause that he must be declared fit to play by the NRL integrity unit by December.
"I'll be in for sure, it would have to be a lot worse to pull out this week."
"It is a complex issue around what the benefits would be in changing the system."
The Raiders will be hoping the duo's rich vein of form can continue when they travel to Melbourne on Saturday night.
We wish the Sharks players the best of luck.
Rumours began to circulate in July that he could be headed to Townsville in 2017.
The backrower is dealing with his setback in a mature fashion.
"We’re bringing in some highly experienced football and performance coaches into our club next season."
The Hawks' finals loss to the Bulldogs has lead to an inevitable chorus of voices suggesting the era is over.
The Raiders are also sweating on the fitness of five-eighth Blake Austin (hand) and hooker Josh Hodgson (ankle).
The matter will be heard before the courts in October.
We wonder if a certain infamous rendezvous will make the cut.
Hodgson (ankle) and Austin (hand) will be given every opportunity to prove their fitness ahead of the do or die clash.
The New Zealand Warriors have reportedly denied suggestions that Kieran Foran is hours away from inking a deal to move to Auckland in 2017.
Plenty of people have jumped on the Canterbury bashing bandwagon.
He has long been linked to a move east.
It seems they are now the outright favourite for his services.
It will be interesting to see how Wayne responds to this one.
Not exactly the most inspiring words.
The NSW Origin representative has been warned by police for visiting convicted murderer Kieran Loveridge in jail.
He has signed a one-year deal to play on in 2017.
Melbourne co-owner Matthew Tripp labelled the $100,000 prizemoney on offer to the minor premiers as comical.
Not bad if you can afford it.
The Warriors ultimately lost the match by 12 points.
The news follows the re-signings of a number of key players during the week.
The Kiwi is yet to lock in a destination for 2017.
Parramatta's 2016 campaign has been dogged by numerous highly publicised issues
"It'd be a great opportunity for Teddy."
The dumped hooker will take legal action over what he claims to be workplace harassment.
It's always a bonus to have Warney on your side.
Needless to say we don't need to tell you the result.
Rumours have been rife about potential changes of allegiance.
He was fined $20,000 after an alleged drunken incident at a Brisbane pub.
It was made famous by Iceland supporters at Euro 2016.
He was adamant that Newcastle should attract players on the merits of the club.
No one can hide from the integrity unit.
The former Eels five-eighth has been strongly linked with the Bulldogs.
Sharapova was initially banned for two years after testing positive for the banned substance meldonium.
After the torrents of abuse the bunker has copped this season for 'not working,' there is no covering up its latest failing.
Looks like stock standard responses like this are the flavour of of the month.
Benji must wishing he inked that $300k deal months ago.
The former Carlon coach suggested the root of the problem is at the grassroots level.
Ever the optimist, the halfback spotted Tyrone Peachey lurking out on the wing.
Many have tipped the Bulldogs big men to be far superior when the sides meet on Thursday night.
With UFC 202 just weeks away, we better get accustomed to increased levels of talk from 'The Notorious.'
Coach Trent Robinson threw down the gauntlet on Sunday.
"We've got the man to do it."
"He not only wants the big games, he excels in the big games."
The NSW representative has become known for his sometimes overly aggressive approach.
The defeat all but confirmed that Paul McGregor's side will not play finals in 2017.
There is the small matter of $700,000 in promised wages for next season.
Legends from all eras were present at Brookvale, but Toovey made it clear he wanted none of it.
"(It's) definitely something different than what you’re saying there."
He plans to reveal the information despite a shooting attack on his home.
"But I'm busting, it's an emergency."
Thompson looked to be slicing through the Canterbury line early in the first half, only for the outstretched leg of Reynolds to bring him down.
Rumours that the Tigers legend could be heading to the Sharks have gained serious momentum in the past few days.
He suggested that the intense spray was not an impromptu outburst.
He is now undergoing counselling and is not expected to be sanctioned by his club.
The Queensland coach it not one to engage in sledging.
A better deal convinced him to commit to Redfern.
The forward was banned by the club, alongside Zaine Cordy, after the pair engaged in a drunken fight.
A welcome lighthearted moment amongst all the serious contract talk.
Former Eels legend and NRL pundit Peter Sterling has responded to the saga.
Consistently poor form this season has cast doubt on his NRL career.
The revelation comes after the code hopping phenomenon had his Olympic dream crushed.
