The Perth Bears have made Canberra Raiders forward Corey Horsburgh their priority after they didn't land the signature of Eels forward Junior Paulo. According to The Daily Telegraph, the Bears will attempt to sign Horsburgh to lure him away from the Raiders. The 18th NRL club has "scoffed" at the asking price, and Paulo and his management did not like Perth's counteroffer. Gagai first pushed the Raiders forward to play the ball, before Horsburgh responded by slapping the Knights' centre in the face. With the loss to the Knights, Canberra can no longer reach the finals, becoming the first team to win a minor premiership and then miss the finals the following year.