* Quote of the Round: “You are talking to a club that has been at the forefront of the whole competition in regards to discipline of poor behaviour. But our chairman Allan Hawke has asked to pass on to the players (that) we have no intention whatsoever in tearing up Jack Wighton’s contract.” – Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says his club won’t sack Wighton despite him pleading guilty to assault charges.
* Man of the Round: Anthony Milford. It was a Jekyll-and-Hyde night for the Brisbane pivot but Milford saved his best until last, setting up two tries and playing a hand in another before inspiring Brisbane’s come from behind 26-22 win over Canberra with a solo 72nd-minute four pointer.
* Stat that Matters: David Fifita became the first player born in the 21st century to play in the NRL after his Broncos teammate Andrew McCullough became the first player born in the 1990s to play NRL.
* Magic Moment: Cameron Smith booted an 80th-minute field goal to seal a memorable victory over Cooper Cronk and the Sydney Roosters in a 9-8 thriller at the Adelaide Oval.
* Talking Point: Is the NRL’s top eight already set in stone? Six points separate eighth from ninth and it’s hard to see anyone making a serious run.
* Judiciary Watch: Sydney Roosters – Victor Radley (dangerous contact); Dragons – Paul Vaughan (tripping); Panthers – James Tamou (contrary conduct); Tigers – Michael Chee Kam (dangerous contact), Rabbitohs – Jason Clark (dangerous contact).
* Casualty Ward: Warriors – Bunty Afoa (dislocated elbow), Tohu Harris (knee); Sydney Roosters – Dylan Napa (knee); Knights – Kalyn Ponga (hamstring), Slade Griffin (knee); Panthers – Viliame Kikau (knee); Sea Eagles – Dylan Walker (knee), Matthew Wright (shoulder), Jorge Taufua (hamstring); Broncos – Jaydn Su’a (concussion); Raiders – Joseph Tapine (concussion); Tigers – Josh Reynolds (shoulder).
* Under Pressure: Not even the return of Robbie Farah and acquisition of Moses Mbye could help the Wests Tigers beat the lowly ranked Titans, with their season spiralling to the point where they’ve now lost eight of their past 10 games.
