The panel breaks down the road to the most unlikely Super Rugby title in history - and it's not as farfetched as you'd think.

Brumbies scrumhalf Joe Powell is staring down the barrel of a Wallabies debut - but only if the young gun finishes his uni assignments first.

Ricky Stuart gives the Canberra Raiders faithful something to cheer about and resigns Joey Leilua after Manly handed the Green Machine its third golden-point loss of the season.

With the axe set to drop in Queensland we discuss if Josh Papalii keeps his Maroons jumper and if the NSW Blues make any changes after their best win in a decade.

Nick Kyrgios bounces out of the French Open in the wake of his grandfather's passing, while Tommy Rogic returns from a stellar European campaign with Celtic to save the Socceroos' World Cup campaign.

Canberra Stadium and Manuka Oval receive ACT budget funding with the latter to be resurfaced in time for a potential Big Bash fixture and historic Test match.

Canberra Capitals re-sign three-point specialist Kate Gaze after the club secure budget funding to host games at the national convention centre in Civic.

AFL Canberra stops the fight early and introduces a mercy rule with senior games reduced by 28 minutes after several thrashings in the first seven rounds of the season.