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Highs and lows of the NRL's fifth round

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NRL ROUND FIVE HIGHS AND LOWS

THEY SAID IT: "I am tempted to call him the minister for justification, because that is how I feel after talking to him." Cowboys coach PAUL GREEN blasts referees boss Tony Archer and his inconsistent bunker.

MAN OF THE ROUND: APISAI KOROISAU. After a tough off season and a lack of early season form, makeshift halfback Koroisau, almost sparked the Sea Eagles to a win against his old side in a man-of-the-match effort in the 16-12 loss to South Sydney.

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STAT THAT MATTERS: 40. That's how few points the Dragons have scored in their first five games of the year.

MAGIC MOMENT: Warriors fullback ROGER TUIVASA-SHECK's golden point try against his old club in the 32-28 win over Sydney Roosters.

TALKING POINT: NSW great Andrew Johns has called for seven rookies to be included in the Blues side for State of Origin I, including Raiders halves Blake Austin and Aiden Sezer.

JUDICIARY WATCH: Tigers - Tim Simona (dangerous contact)

CASUALTY WARD: Broncos - James Roberts (hip); Titans - Ash Taylor (shoulder); Warriors - Manu Vautvei (leg);

UNDER PRESSURE: The bunker continues to cop plenty of heat, to live up to its name.

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