Today we take a look at a head shot against the Dolphins, some brilliance from the Foxx in a Bulldogs victory, some poor fullback work from Tyrell Sloan and a monumental Cowboys upset.
Read on as we take a look back over the weekend at some of the biggest hits and misses.
MISS
Sin binning is still way too inconsistent
With five minutes remaining in regular time Herbie Farnworth stayed down after a tackle near halfway. The Dolphins were leading by one point at the time and replays clearly showed Joseph Tapine clock him across the jaw with a forearm. Despite having time to see the replay, the bunker allowed play to continue with no penalty. Not long after, the independent doctor thought the hit was bad enough for Farnworth to be taken from the field for a HIA. The Dolphins would be without one of their key weapons for a large chunk of the end of the game and extra time. How can a blow to the head be substantial enough to see the victim removed for his own health, but the perpetrator left unpunished?
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett was not impressed with a couple of high shots and what he thought was a block play during the game-winning field goal to the Raiders.
"Well you'll have to wait until Monday when Graham Annesley gives his report about all the mistakes they made," Bennett fumed.
"The Joe Tapine one at the end there [interference on Marshall-King], was that any worse than what Max Plath did? I've got two players knocked out tonight, and no reports, no penalties, both were head highs, and they both have to go off the field.
"As I said, we'll have to ask them, I can't answer those questions because I don't have the answers."
HIT
The Foxx was on fire until his hammy gave way
Just 16 minutes into the game the Bulldogs spread the ball on the last tackle near halfway. With Knights winger Enari Tuala back for the kick, Ado-Carr found himself in space out wide. As Tuala moved forward to shut him down, he chipped the ball ahead and infield. Knights fullback David Armstrong slipped over and only just managed to get a hand to the ball. It bounced on into the path of Addo-Carr who managed to scoop it up off his toes, hardly breaking stride. He streaked away to score the first try of the match, while the Bulldogs were reduced to 12 men with Connor Tracey in the sin bin.
It hadn't been all diamonds for Addo-Carr to that point, he threw an awful pass earlier after coming infield to get more involved. Back on his wing he was able to work his magic for the Bulldogs.
Twelve minutes before halftime he was over again, this time in the corner after picking up a tapped-on ball which rolled along the ground to him. Sadly, five minutes into the second half he was off down the left wing again, chipped ahead and in pulling through a tackle damaged his hamstring. He limped off to tape a bag of ice to his leg before returning to the sideline to cheer his side comfortably home and back into the Top 8.
Reports out of the Bulldogs suggest he will be sidelined for 6-8 weeks and sorely missed by the ever-improving club.
MISS
Poor communication and effort lets Sloan down
The secrets to defusing a high kick in rugby league are communication and commitment. The Panthers put up a kick from the Dragons' 30 metre line, with five minutes left in the first half. Dragons fullback Tyrell Sloan thought his winger Sione Finau had it covered, Finau thought Sloan would tidy it up coming across. Neither expected Panthers winger Jesse McLean, in just his second NRL game, to stream through, take it on the full and beat Sloan's tackle to the corner. Referee Todd Smith didn't think it was possible either, sending the call to the bunker as a "no try".
Several replays confirmed it was a brilliant piece of work from the young winger, who showed much more commitment than his opponents.
HIT
Kennedy brilliance the highlight of bad night for Sharks
Five minutes remaining in the first half in the Eels-Sharks clash, Cronulla fullback Will Kennedy scored a brilliant try after taking an Eels kick inside his own 10 metres.
Kennedy dummied and skipped away to his left before offloading to Ronaldo Mulitalo who took off downfield, dummied to the outside before stepping and passing to Kennedy who had backed up down the middle of the field like a good fullback should. He raced away to score under the posts.
Unfortunately for the Sharks, Mitchell Moses was back and at his best as he led to Eels to a much-needed victory at home.
HIT
Baby Cowboys show incredible resolve
The depleted Cowboys turned up to play against the Roosters at Allianz Stadium on Sunday. In the first 15 minutes of the game they kept the Roosters well contained and peppered the try line with an astute kicking game. On one of their first trips into Cowboys territory the Roosters took the two points from a penalty right in front.
In the 25th minute Sam Walker put Terrell May though half a gap and the rampaging middle forward barged his way through a couple of Cowboys defenders to crash over for the first try.
The Cowboys were the next to score with Braidon Burns crossing in the corner after some slick passing. The Roosters were facing a real battle, with some fresh faces at the Cowboys putting in impressive performances. Some clever work from Walker led to Dominic Young scoring the last try before the break, with a touch football move. Walker darted infield from dummy half dragging the single marker with him before turning the ball back to Young who had just played it. He scooted untouched to the corner, with Keary converting from out wide, the Roosters leading 14-4 at the break.
But, the young Cowboys were not done, and set about containing the Roosters, keeping them to just another penalty goal after the break. Scott Drinkwater scored their first try of the second 40 minutes, when they were down to 12 men for 10 minutes. A Kulikefu Finefeuiaki try in the 68th minute levelled the scores and Drinkwater put them ahead 18-14 with a penalty goal five minutes later.
It was a monumental effort which only added to an awful weekend for tippers. It would have left coach Todd Payten wondering whether the injection of youngsters might be the key to more consistent and committed performances.