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Taylan May of the Penrith Panthers has been informed by the National Rugby League (NRL) that he is obligated to adhere to the No-Fault Stand Down condition as per the NRL Rules.

May is facing three charges connected to domestic violence that stem from an alleged incident that occurred on Monday, April 8, 2024.

The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles player Brandon Wakeham has been informed by the NRL that he is obligated to observe the No-Fault Stand Down condition as per the NRL Rules.

After his arrest on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, Wakeham was charged with participating in the supply of illegal substances, joining a criminal group, and aiding and abetting criminal behavior.

It is incorrect to infer from the decisions that one player is guilty or innocent.

The players are not allowed to take part in the NRL competition or any other competition as players under the terms.

Scott Sorensen is ready and willing to move to Penrith’s middle and help the club replace James Fisher-Harris, after Isaiah Papali’i was lured from Wests Tigers.

Papali’i became the Panthers’ first marquee signing in five years on Thursday, signing a three-year deal for 2025 after being told by the Tigers he could move on.

Penrith have traditionally built from within in recent years, operating on a long-term plan of knowing which players they can afford to lose ahead of time.

Before he passed them over two weeks ago and then turned around to stay at Gold Coast, David Fifita was Penrith’s obvious top priority.

After making waves as a second-rower with the Eels and then playing lock for the Tigers, Papali’i can play as an edge or a middle.

Next season, the Panthers’ most likely scenario is to use Papali’i as a second-rower, benching Sorensen and using him exclusively as a middle forward.

Although Sorensen stated he had not discussed Papali’i’s signing with coach Ivan Cleary, he did understand the reasoning behind having him take on a role he had previously played.

“Since I’ve played in the middle (before), most people just stare at me,”

“I was really enjoying my footy in the middle,” Sorensen said.

“And then I got put out on the edge and I’m really enjoying it out on the edge.

“Who knows what Ivan’s got cooking or what his plans are. But if that means I play a little bit more in the middle or if Papali’i is there, I’m happy.”

Papali’i’s signing also means Angus Crichton is no longer in the Panthers’ sights, after they made inquiries with his management earlier this month.

He is now most likely to stay at the Roosters if he remains in the NRL, unless a deal in French rugby is finalised.

Papali’i’s Tigers exit is also expected to be the first of several in a roster overhaul at the joint-venture.

The 25-year-old left Parramatta at the end of 2022, but has failed to recapture the same level of form since arriving at Concord.

“This is purely about getting our salary cap in better shape, and it’s not a simple thing to do,” said Tigers chief executive Shane Richardson.

“Effective salary-cap management is so important in this business, and it’s a puzzle you simply must get right if you want to be a successful NRL club.”

Richardson has headed to England in recent days to try to offload some of the club’s highest earners and set Marshall up for success.

The Tigers have slumped to a 2-8 start under Benji Marshall, and playmaker Jayden Sullivan is likely to follow Papali’i out the door ahead of Jarome Luai’s arrival next year.