NRL round 18 snapshot
Jake Friend of the Roosters receives medial attention AAP Image/Paul Miller
* Quote of the Round
"We played in circumstances where we couldn't win when some of the things that went against us." - Manly coach Trent Barrett, as he claimed he hadn't seen anything like the 14-4 penalty count that went against his side in their 16-8 loss to Penrith.
* Man of the Round
Jake Friend stepped up to set up both of the Roosters' tries in their 14-12 win over South Sydney to stay in the top four.
* Stat that Matters
The 14-4 penalty count against Manly on Saturday night was the most lopsided of the season.
* Magic Moment
Moses Mbye charged down a Brock Lamb kick to run 75m and score a match-winning try for Canterbury at Belmore with minutes to play. It gave crowd-favourite Josh Reynolds a jubilant send off from the club's traditional home ground, as fans swarmed the field on fulltime.
* Talking Point
The pressure being placed on the NRL's referees. Des Hasler backed up Trent Barrett's comments by labelling the officials "the most inconsistent (he has) ever seen".
* Judiciary Watch
Nil
* Casualty Ward
Sydney Roosters - Michael Gordon (pec); Melbourne - Cheyse Blair (ankle); Newcastle - Sione Mata'utia (finger).
* Under Pressure:
The chasing pack for the eight. Parramatta's win over Melbourne ensured they kept their four-point gap over ninth, making for the biggest gap at round 18 in the history of the NRL era.
