Spotty Herbert

I used to watch more games live, but as I get older the number has diminished. Watch NRL is a godsend and I probably now watch more from that source than on regular TV (whether Sky or BBC).

First half was dire, second half was much better thanks to there being fewer unnecessarily long stoppages. I don't think the effect of a strong, swirling wind had been sufficiently considered, but both sides were happy to niggle and play act, the ref couldn't handle the pressure and at the end of the day Conner deservedly had the last laugh over Feldt and Welsby

Alex Twal gone for 4 to 6 weeks, Iro and Kiraz both in doubt this week. It doesn't get any easier, but it wouldn't be as challenging if it did.

Winning teams : Sea Eagles, Knights, Raiders, Dolphins, Titans, Panthers, Sharks, Dogs Points : 388 Aways : 4 Poll : 3 or 4

Down on numbers this week, with $5m in salary cap sat doing nothing through byes, Origin or injury. I'm playing Graham as well, in a match up I always look forward to.

Winners : Sea Eagles, Knights, Dogs, Roosters, Broncos, Raiders, Panthers (if they play Cleary and Yeo, Warriors if they don't). Points : 317 Home wins : 4 (or 3 ) Poll : a wild guess of Storm vs Roosters, but it could be any of them!!

I thought it was a sin bin, but I can understand the point of view of those who thought it should be a red card. Do we think he gets a ban on top of the send off? I hope not, but if so, welcome back Reece Walsh for game 2.

Blues should have too much quality and experience. But how many times have we said that before ?

I've probably made the right captaincy choice at least twice so far this season. I have looped a couple of times, but there have been so many high scores this season it's rarely been effective.

I take no pleasure in reading this. However, looping is part of the game. I just wish I could get it right rather more often than I do

Used all those months ago. It's been one of those seasons. Pleased to see you posting again. Hope all is well.

Winners : Raiders, Storm, Warriors, Sea Eagles, Cowboys Points : 218 Aways : 2 Closest: Cowboys vs Bunnies

And failed to get 13 with Herbie being out.

I'm trying to use all my trades in record time, so it's 3 for me. I needed them to get 13 on the field this week.

That's why I said "The most impressive performance in my eyes". Which bit of that sentence did you think suggested I wasn't impressed with her?