They don’t call it the silly season for no reason. 

For months we have been hearing that come November 1, Herbie Farnworth from the Dolphins to the Roosters would be a done deal.

Herbie Farnworth of the Dolphins.  Getty Images

Now suddenly the hottest rumour going around is that the Roosters may be changing course, and setting their sights on Farnworth’s Dolphins teammate Jack Bostock instead.

Bostock has had an outstanding World Cup, playing as well as anyone in the Kangaroos team.

It’s well known he wants to come back to Sydney in 2028, with the Dragons favoured to pick up the try scoring ace.

But the Roosters rarely miss a target and if they make Bostock an offer, he may well take it.

The next question – where will that leave Herbie? Interesting times.  

Trophy tribute being ‘explored’ after icon’s death

The NRL is considering a permanent lasting tribute to legendary forward Paul Langmack, whose death last week rocked the game.

A star at Origin and Test level, the popular forward played over 100 games for both Canterbury and Wests, and the NRL is set to create the Paul Langmack Cup to be contested in future battles between the Bulldogs and Wests Tigers.

This columnist first floated the idea several days ago on social media and thousands and fans voiced their approval.

NRL boss Peter V’landys – always one to listen to the game’s true supporters – will look into the concept over the off season

“It’s a great idea and something we will explore,” V’Landys told nine.com.au on Tuesday.

He will become one of only a handful of players that have trophies named after them, but few would argue with Langmack’s credentials. 

One of the best known players in the game in the 1980s and ‘90s, Langmack went on to do a lot of charity and mental health work after retirement.

He suffered a massive heart attack after a gym workout last week and paramedics were unable to revive him. 

Australia and Samoa prepare for battle in the World Cup semi-final in Sydney. Getty Images

The Australian and Samoan players observed a minute’s silence before last Sunday night’s World Cup semi-final as a tribute to the three-time premiership winner. 

Titans’ ‘bargain buy’ from Super League

The Titans have signed a promising utility back from Super League.

Will Brough, aged 20 from Leigh Leopards, will link up with the Titans in the new year. 

Brough comes from good stock. His dad, Danny was a star player 20 years ago and a former Man of Steel winner, the award for the best player in the English game.

The youngster has decided to try his luck in the NRL and has the ability to play centre, halfback and fullback.

He is also a more than reliable goal kicker and could prove a bargain buy for the Titans.

Cleary family sees another sports talent rise

Another Cleary is set to make his name in the world of sports.

Nathan and Jett’s cousin Lennox, just 17, won the A grade club championship at Long Reef golf course last weekend, beating many players double his age and more.

Lennox has just finished high school and is a chance of getting a golf scholarship in the USA at a big college.  

Lennox Cleary. Supplied

The youngster has a handicap of +1.5 and is said to have as sweet a swing as you will ever see.

Talk about a talented family…