坎培拉突袭者队主教练里奇·斯图尔特周二宣布将科里·霍斯伯格从周六对阵克罗努拉的比赛中下场[1]。这一决定随后促使珀斯熊队调整转会目标，转向霍斯伯格而非帕拉马塔的小仲马·保罗[1]。珀斯熊队主教练马尔·梅尼加已于周二与霍斯伯格进行了会面[1]。
据了解，珀斯熊队此前未愿为保罗支付每赛季超过90万澳元的薪资要求[1]。霍斯伯格与突袭者队的合同涵盖明年赛季，但他数周前已获准提前探索其他选择[1]。此外，突袭者队本身也在物色目标，对支队伍前锋杰登·亨特表示了兴趣[1]。
The Perth Bears have shifted their recruitment strategy, now pursuing Canberra Raiders forward Corey Horsburgh rather than continuing their pursuit of Parramatta's Junior Paulo.[1] The move comes after Canberra coach Ricky Stuart dropped Horsburgh for Saturday's clash against Cronulla on Tuesday.[1] Bears coach Mal Meninga met with the Raiders enforcer on the same day.[1]
The Bears had been unwilling to meet Paulo's asking price, which exceeded $900,000 per season.[1] Horsburgh remains contracted to the Raiders for next year, but was granted permission several weeks prior to explore other options early in the transfer window.[1] Elsewhere, the Raiders themselves are pursuing Broncos forward Jaiyden Hunt.[1]
In other squad updates, Penrith's Dylan Edwards was named on the extended bench as he works toward a potential return from a shoulder injury in the upcoming match against the Roosters.[1] Newcastle's Bradman Best and Phoenix Crossland have been named to return from calf injuries in Sunday's fixture against the Titans.[1]