Andrew Johns says he is surprised to see Blaize Talagi dropped from the Penrith Panthers’ team for the weekend. Both sources report Johns’ reaction to the selection decision, noting that he publicly commented on Talagi’s omission. The articles do not provide additional context on the Panthers’ reasoning for the change or describe any further implications for team selection beyond Johns’ viewpoint. They also do not include details on whether Talagi’s form, fitness, or other factors influenced the decision. The reporting is focused on Johns’ admission of being surprised by the Panthers’ call to axe Talagi, with the same basic wording and framing appearing across the two outlets. Overall, the shared information is that Penrith drops Talagi from the weekend team and that Andrew Johns expresses surprise at the decision.