Rugby League Immortal Arthur Beetson has launched a scathing attack on code-hopper Israel Folau after it was revealed he wants to play a farewell Test for Tonga.

Willie Mason floated the notion of a dream return to Belmore - but Canterbury-Bankstown have slammed the door on the giant forward, declaring bluntly: "You're not on our radar."

Representative players could face a six-figure deterrent against switching codes under a new loyalty fund scheme that was endorsed at Friday's CEOs conference.

South Sydney's finals charge copped a debilitating double blow with star import Sam Burgess put on report as Canterbury-Bankstown scored a 32-12 upset win at ANZ Stadium.

Winger Michael Gordon contributed 16 points as Penrith bounced back from three consecutive defeats to beat North Queensland Cowboys 24-16 at CUA Stadium.

The final stumbling block in the establishment of an independent commission appears to have been removed and the November 1 target for its inception is within reach.

The Adjudicator knows a strong performance is looming when my house gets egged and my letterbox is destroyed in the lead-up to the weekend verdict.

Melbourne Storm feel the tide is changing with the announcement journeyman prop Bryan Norrie has committed to the Storm for another two years.

Sydney Roosters are threatening to become the first rugby league club to go from worst to first in consecutive seasons thanks to their damaging division of playmakers.

The alarm bells are ringing and Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens hopes his players have been listening ahead of Saturday's NRL clash at Leichhardt against Cronulla Sharks.