What happened in NRL Magic Round?

SNAPSHOT OF NRL MAGIC ROUND

* Quote of the round: “It doesn’t matter what I think, because whatever I say I look like I’m whingeing.” – Canberra coach Ricky Stuart refuses to blame the referees for his side’s 30-24 loss to the Sydney Roosters but has a subtle dig in the process.

* Stat that matters: Melbourne narrowly missed out pulling off their biggest win against Parramatta in their 64-10 win – falling short of their 64-4 thumping in 2013. But the loss was the Eels’ equal biggest under coach Brad Arthur

* Magic moment: Melbourne centre Curtis Scott running almost 100m to score one of the Storm’s 11 tries in a triumphant NRL return before suffering a suspected foot fracture

* Talking point: It’s a big week for the NRL with the federal court due to hand down their verdict in the Jack de Belin case.

* Man of the round: Melbourne playmaker Cameron Munster. While there were no shortage of highlights in the Storm’s romp, Munster was the standout with two tries, two try assists and 10 tackle busts in a masterclass

* Judiciary watch: Parramatta – Maika Sivo (careless high tackle).

* Casualty ward: Melbourne – Curtis Scott (fractured foot); Newcastle – Connor Watson (ankle), Edrick Lee (foot); Cronulla – Andrew Fifita (hamstring), Matt Prior (neck/shoulder); Brisbane- Jack Bird (knee), Manly – Moses Suli (finger), Toafofoa Sipley (knee), Api Koroisau (calf); Sydney Roosters – Daniel Tupou (neck), Latrell Mitchell (groin), Boyd Cordner (concussion); South Sydney – John Sutton (ribs).

* Under pressure: Penrith have been plunged into crisis following their 30-4 defeat at the hands of the Wests Tigers, putting pressure on Nathan Cleary and James Maloney to retain their NSW Origin jumpers.