* Quote of the Round: “There was obviously that incident at the end of the game when one bloke wants to carry on and be a bit disrespectful, but everyone who plays the game knows that’s how he plays it,” Sydney Roosters half Luke Keary slams former teammate Cody Walker.

* Man of the Round: Jason Taumalolo showed that he was ready to be North Queensland’s marquee man, running for 301 metres, making six tackle busts, two line breaks and coming up with one try assist in the Cowboys’ 24-12 victory over St George Illawarra.

* Stat that Matters: Melbourne continued their amazing round one record after winning their 16th straight season-opener. They have never lost a round one match under Craig Bellamy.

* Magic Moment: Ex-Shark Edrick Lee came back to haunt Cronulla as he snatched a Chad Townsend long ball out of the air and ran 85 metres to deliver Newcastle a 14-8 win.

* Talking Point: Are Parramatta a new side this year? They looked nothing like last year’s wooden spooners in their 20-12 win over Penrith, inspired by teenage playmaker Dylan Brown.

* Judiciary Watch: Brisbane – Matt Lodge (dangerous contact); Manly – Addin Fonua-Blake (dangerous contact); Jack Hetherington (shoulder charge); Parramatta – Michael Jennings (high tackle).

* Casualty Ward: Penrith – Hame Sele (broken arm), Isaah Yeo (concussion); Parramatta – Nathan Brown (biceps); St George Illawarra – Tyson Frizell (testicles); Brisbane – James Roberts (back); Newcastle – Daniel Saifiti (knee).

* Under Pressure: Canterbury coach Dean Pay has a lot of work in front of him following his side’s 40-6 belting at the hands of the Warriors.