The drama surrounding Bulldogs star Sonny Bill Williams continued this past week, as rumours about a possible code-switch continued to escalate throughout the rugby league world.

Williams is reported to be unhappy with his current situation in the Bulldogs camp, and is seriously considering leaving to take up a rugby (union) contract in France. It seems that he no longer feels any loyalty to his club, and unless drastic measures are taken his departure seems certain.

Williams is quoted as saying that one of his main concerns comes from the fact that he can't make extra money through endorsements because of the NRL's tight salary cap - which means that Williams can't be sponsored by outside companies.

According to his manager, Khoder Nasser, Williams may be departing within a matter of weeks -although the Bulldogs Board have claimed they'll put up a fight. The NRL Board should be doing everything possible to keep him in the game, because to lose him now, while he's in his prime, would be a massive waste of talent.

The drama seems to have started when Willie Mason left the Bulldogs to play for rival club, the Sydney Roosters. It was Mason who persuaded Williams to re-sign with the Bulldogs, and to show loyalty to the club that gave him his start in the NRL - despite the potential to move elsewhere for [a lot...] more money. So when Mason departed, Williams was left feeling angry and hurt - does loyalty count for anything, anymore?

It would be a real loss to the game if Williams was to leave for France, and hopefully an NRL club can jump in and keep him around. While the salary cap is a good thing in some respects (balancing out teams, for example) players should be able to recieve outside financial support if it's going to keep them in the game.

In other league news, Rabbitohs co-owner Peter Holmes a Court has resigned as club Chairman and Chief Executive, with Shane Richardson to replace him in the immediate future. Along with co-owner, Russell Crowe, Court helped to rebuild the struggling Bunnies and revive league in South Sydney. 2008 has been an unhappy year so far, though, which has led to reported tension between Court and Crowe - ending in the split.

Court will remain a shareholder at Souths, and they've acquired the assistance of veteran coach John Lang, who will have a supporting role with Jason Taylor. Let's just hope his talents can help the struggling Bunnies...

In NRL action this past weekend, the St George/Illawara Dragons picked up another win, this time over the second place Sea Eagles. They seem to be on the up after beating both of last years finalists in consecutive weeks. Are the players starting to think about next year, and securing their positions for incoming coach Wayne Bennett?

The Warriors were beaten at home for the first time this season, and it was another disappointing performance as the Sydney Roosters piled on the points to win 38-12. Halves combo Anasta and Pearce were outstanding in their kicking game, but their job was made all the more easy due to the Warriors' poor defence.

On a positive note, the Warriors welcomed back inspirational captain Steve Price from a knee injury - it's just a shame they couldn't welcome him back with a half-decent performance...

Results:

Dragons 20-18 Sea Eagles
Storm 15-10 Rabbitohs
Roosters 38-12 Warriors
Tigers 20-18 Titans
Bulldogs 30-22 Sharks

Bye: Broncos, Raiders, Cowboys, Eels, Panthers, Knights