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Load “If they stay in the team they will be lucky and they will get a chance to respond and if they don’t stay in the team they have to work really hard to come back. “It’s not just about our young lads, their performance fluctuates, it’s about the players in our team who have been around for a while and we need them to get picked up, we need more of them in terms of how they do it.” Ratten said it was disappointing they still face the same form inconsistency as 12 months ago. “It’s disappointing – we put ourselves in a pretty good position to be eight-three and then post-bye to be where we are with just one win. “We can’t have a fickle momentum where five, six, seven goals in a row and we don’t get to the scoreboard and that’s what we’re dealing with.” Best and fairest two-time winner Seb Ross will return after losing the Bulldogs via COVID-19 protocol while Ratten says defender Hunter Clark will also play. Clarke underwent surgery after breaking a nasal bone in their win over Carlton

Kangaroo coach Mal Meninga is preparing to select the World Cup training squad and wants the doubles players who are eligible to state which country they will play for. Meninga recently inspected accommodation and training facilities for Kangaroo, Jillaroo and Wheelaroo while in England to help promote the World Cup, and he said planning for the three Australian teams was progressing. However, there is uncertainty surrounding the availability of some of the players Meninga is considering as they also qualify for other countries – in particular, Samoa, Tonga and Fiji. Sydney Roosters forward Victor Radley’s decision to align himself with England surprised most in the game, including Meninga, who considered him for the World Cup after he starred in Junior Kangaroo in 2019. Radley played for Junior Kangaroo in 2019 against France ©NRL Photo NSW wingers Brian To’o (Samoa) and Daniel Tupou (Tonga) and exchange utility Siosifa Talakei (Tonga) have also ruled themselves out

Goodwin said Wednesday morning that he believes the star combo is in good shape to return to the fold. Load “I wouldn’t play them if they weren’t 100 per cent. They’re ready to go,” Goodwin said. “Both are really touching and up for the last week,” Goodwin said. “Max had a very strong session on Saturday in Adelaide and ‘Jacko’ was very similar in Melbourne.” Goodwin says the timing couldn’t be better as they prepare to face the team that most threatens their position at the top of the season. “They are a huge part of our footy team and to have them both back at once is really exciting,” said Goodwin. Goodwin believes his team is up to the challenge posed by the Cats, who have won six games in a row and have the home advantage. “It’s exciting, it feels like a final and our players are looking forward to it,” Goodwin said. “There is no bigger challenge than going to Geelong and playing at their home ground.” Geelong veteran Isaac Smith insists no scars remain from the heartbreaking de