Eli Katoa has been ruled out of the 2026 season.

Melbourne Storm have confirmed Eli Katoa is back home in Melbourne after being hospitalised in Auckland. Justin Rodski says Katoa has undergone further testing, has been released from hospital and will continue his recovery from home.

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Reece Walsh is set to avoid suspension and will be free to play in the preliminary final, expected to cop a fine instead.

Meanwhile, Pat Carrigan is facing a one-match ban with an early guilty plea for a Grade 2 careless high tackle.

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Parramatta have made their intentions clear re Lachlan Galvin 👀 (via: Fox League IG) #NRL

BREAKING: All high tackles will now be instantly sin binned 😳

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The judiciary report results from Round 1 are out. #NRL

The Titans will relocate to Sydney for their round 2 clash against the Bulldogs after the facilities are basically underwater 😳 #NRL

Steve Smith has announced his retirement from the ODI arena. Enjoy retirement King 👏

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Lachlan Croker has been spotted in a full leg brace during Manly’s pre-season camp in the Blue Mountains. The injury wasn’t evident when he returned to training on November 28th but was seen with a brace and crutches in late December. A situation for Manly fans to monitor. #NRL

Who did this to Gutho? 🤣

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Tom Starling has been spotted at Souths Juniors meeting with Wayne Bennett amid recent speculation linking the Canberra Raiders hooker to a potential move to the Rabbitohs. #NRL