Round 9 of the NRL and the Dragons tamed the Storm just a week after the Storm put 50 on the Warriors. South Sydney kept their impressive start going against the Knights despite Ponga's brilliance once again and the Cowboys possibly kick-started their season with a win against the Panthers. Other victors included the Broncos, Raiders, Warriors, Sharks and Roosters in a week where the favourites won nearly every match and tipsters finally had a good week, only everyone probably did so it counts for little.
In injury news this week Russell Packer, Paul Gallen and Brock Lamb headlining the returns, and Merrin incredibly a chance of returning after fracturing his finger pre-game v the Cowboys.