Melbourne and Tongan star Eli Katoa could be stranded in Auckland for up to a week as the NRL begins their review into Tonga’s handling of the situation.
Canterbury skipper Stephen Crichton hobbled into Sydney airport on crutches on Saturday, but the Bulldogs are now concerned for star back-rower Viliame Kikau.
The Sharks have been blasting Bulldogs chants over the loudspeakers at training this week as they prepare for their top-four shootout on Saturday night.
As the finals edge closer, Canberra officials are doing everything possible to keep their players fresh, including booking a charter plane to and from Mudgee.