* Quote of the Round
"I'm accountable. I've got to sit here every friggin' week and answer questions. Let's make everyone in the game accountable." - Canberra coach Ricky Stuart, as he risked a 12th fine in 14 years with a scathing attack on the NRL's officials as he called for them to face the press.
* Man of the Round
Gareth Widdop set up three tries and had a 90-metre intercept four-pointer of his own in St George Illawarra's 52-22 flogging of Manly.
* Stat that Matters
The Sea Eagles conceded 50 points time in 307 matches - their last such defensive effort coming all the way back in August 2005 against Cronulla.
* Magic Moment
Mitchell Pearce put his State of Origin pain behind him with a try-saving tackle and try assist within minutes late in the Sydney Roosters' 24-point win over Newcastle.
* Talking Point
Is the sending off dead? Sia Soliola couldn't have done much more to be given his marching orders, but managed to stay on the field while Slater left on a medicab.
* Judiciary Watch: Raiders: Sia Soliola (high tackle), Bulldogs: Danny Fualalo (dangerous tackle); Jordan Rapana (shoulder charge); Warriors: Solomone Kata (dangerous contact); Titans: Leviaha Pulu (tripping); Sea Eagles: Darcy Lussick (concussion); Wests Tigers: Luke Brooks (tripping); Wests Tigers - Luke Brooks (tripping).
* Casualty Ward: Knights - Chanel Mata'utia (concussion); Roosters - Aidan Guerra (ankle), Joseph Manu (illness); Billy Slater (concussion), Cameron Smith (pectoral); Dragons - Josh Dugan (hamstring), Joel Thompson (ankle), Euan Aitken (shoulder), Sea Eagles - Cameron Cullen (concussion); Eels - Clint Gutherson (knee).
* Under Pressure:
Canberra, the Warriors, Gold Coast and Canterbury all face uphill battles to have any chance of making the finals. They likely require five wins from their last six games to even figure in contention.
