A snapshot of round 25 of the NRL.
* Quote of the Round: “You’ve only got to have a couple of smarts about yourself to know that was a very disrespectful way to lose your job.” – Ricky Stuart slams the NSWRL’s handling of Blues coach Laurie Daley’s axing
* Man of the Round: Parramatta winger Semi Radradra notched his second four-try haul of the year including a first half hat-trick in 14 minutes in their thrashing of Brisbane.
* Stat that Matters: No team has conceded 50 points in a regular round and gone on to win the premiership that season. That’s a concern for Wayne Bennett after Brisbane’s 52-34 loss to a rampant Parramatta on Thursday night.
* Magic Moment: After Manly came from seven points down with seven minutes remaining, Daly Cherry-Evans slotted a left-footed field goal in golden point to seal a memorable and important win over the Warriors.
* Talking Point: Do St George Illawarra include Josh Dugan against Canterbury next week? After leaving him out for disciplinary reasons, the Dragons got home 16-14 in a must-win clash against Penrith. With his side having got the job done, does Paul McGregor continue his hardline stance?
* Judiciary Watch: Titans – Jarrod Wallace (shoulder charge); Rabbitohs – Zane Musgrove (shoulder charge); Sharks – Chris Heighington (dangerous contact); Knights – Josh King (dangerous contact); Tigers – Matt McIlwrick (dangerous contact); Michael Chee Kam (shoulder charge).
* Casualty Ward: Broncos: Korbin Sims (broken arm); Eels: Frank Pritchard (shoulder); Bulldogs: Moses Mbye (concussion), Brett Morris (ribs); Titans: Dale Copley (groin), Nathan Peats (shoulder); Rabbitohs – Adam Reynolds (head), Felise Kaufusi (head); Sharks – Wade Graham (lower leg); Penrith – Dylan Edwards (knee).
* Under Pressure: Gold Coast star Jarryd Hayne was in the spotlight following Neil Henry’s axing during the week. Hayne did little in the match except one sliced kick out on the full.
