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Interesting move. Hope he comes good. I honestly haven't been that impressed with him of late, but he's still very young and coming back from a really nasty injury. Wishing him every success, because he certainly already has a few iconic moments on his resumé.

Leigh v Catalans. I think Leigh are coming good.

Leigh coming together nicely, with Asiata coming back into the fold. Good on them. They have been good to watch.

I have been critical of Fraser Dainton in the past, but I have to say that I have quite enjoyed him and Jon Wells on commentary tonight.

Yes, you are probably correct about PTBs in the modern game. I'd still have it in the laws for the odd occasion when such a situation happens, and a quick-thinking player can utilise it. I do think the NRL video ref system works well in general, but sometimes can deflate the moment with uncertainty. I would be in favour of the Captain's Challenge.

Yeah, that would be preferable. They want to avoid having two games a round though, in order to run down the comp.

It was in jest. No offence meant, H. Seeing Brian hopping around going ''Ow'' did make me chuckle.

I think he should have gone down and brought attention to it - like the soccer players tend to do.

Yeah, slaps shouldn't be Play On. This is a professional sport though and coaches have a duty to coach that which is allowed.

Pretty poor analysis from the Sky panel - especially Wilkin - on the Connor issues. No mention that a fairly forceful slap from Knowles should have been penalised. Just eyes closed rabbiting off talking points about Connor.

I think Hudds look way better this term.

Saints were a bit lucky there. I thought Hudds deserved to win tonight, and looked the more promising team. A pretty tense and physical contest.

The game needs mavericks IMO.

The Saints interference on the Connor PTB and the slap out at Connor would have been penalties if the same incident happened to any other player.

An incorrect interpretation at that.

He was slapped in the face, after Clarke had impeded his PTB previously. He is a mercurial player, but I understand his frustrations. Both should have been Hudds penalties, and were ruled on incorrectly.

Jake Connor probably should have gone to ground there after the Saints player struck out. If he'd gone down the ref would have had to penalise the offensive team.

A kiddie player giving Carney a turned ankle. Will the whippersnapper be On Report for an Asiata-inspired attack on the lower limb?

Hudds look like a well-coached, strong team who are full of belief and pulling in the same direction. Saints only score was from a well-plucked intercept that easily could have gone to Swift. If Marsters was in for Bibby, I'd be backing Hudds to score more than enough to seal this one. Bibby simply doesn't have the range of passing to play centre at the top level in a top team. Saints look rudderless and lacking cohesiveness.

Thanks for bending things to let me in, Graham. I'll have to remember to check the schedule in future for special rounds! Just saw the early results. What a win for the Titans that must have been. I wouldn't imagine too many would have called that.

Strange seeing the Bunnies running around in what look like Cowboy jumpers...

Shot over the shoulder on the Souths player bringing it out from his line.

Ah, I didn't know there were three games this Thursday for Anzac Day. I know that this can't be counted, but I'll have a stab at predictions. I haven't seen any of the results of the early games on Thursday. 1. Name the 8 winning teams (a drawn game after extra time counts as a win for both teams for the sake of our comp) WARRIORS, ROOSTERS, STORM, SEA EAGLES, BRONCOS, PANTHERS, DOLPHINS, SHARKS 2. How many points will be scored by all the teams added together in R8? (Used as tie breaker if necessary) 324 POINTS 3. How many AWAY wins will there be in the round? When a game is played on the road the first team is taken as the home team. 4 AWAY WINS 4. Poll: Which game will produce the lowest total of points? Enter in your post and also at the top of the topic. Raiders v Sharks

Terrible to hear of his death.