What a difference a week makes, eh...

After the triumph of last weeks win over the Knights (IN Australia) the Warriors have once again slumped. Does it get any worse than losing to the Rabbitohs, currently sitting at the bottom of the table?

Just when you think the Warriors have turned a corner, they put on a poor performance (yes, we're holding back...) in a game they should have won - easily. They're a hard team to support at times, these Warriors...we must be suckers for punishment.

They managed to break out to a 14-nil lead early in the first half, only to fall asleep on defense - letting the Bunnies in for some pretty soft tries. They have one of the worst defensive records in the NRL this year, and any side that allows the Rabbitohs to score 35 points has serious problems.

Understatement of the year, maybe?

Funny thing about the Warriors...just when you think they're done for, they manage to pull a great win out of nowhere. Hopefully they can do that against the Sharks this weekend - they'll certainly be happy to have Steve Price and Brent Tate back from Origin duty.

Also looking to return from injury are Michael Witt (we desperately need his goal kicking...) and big Manu Vatuvei. Both their skills will be a huge bonus for the Warriors, and we more than hope they're back for the weekend.

The Rabbitohs easily played their best game of the year (when you've only won two games all year, its not hard to pick the best one...), and with all the off-field dramas they've been going through, it'd be nice to think they can move forward. But if you thought supporting the Warriors was hard...

St.George welcomed Wendell Sailor back into the first grade with a 28-10 win over the 'baby' Broncos on Friday night. Pity, though - his return was cut short when he broke his cheekbone attempting a tackle on David Stagg, and he'll be out of action for at least the next month.

Tough break, Dell. Literally.

It's the Dragons fourth straight win, although they've been extremely fortunate to face the Storm and the Broncos during Origin time. Still - they are showing some good form, and are looking a real threat to the top eight.

It's hard to look past Manly's performance as the game of the weekend, though, giving the Roosters a 42-0 thrashing. Last year they gave them a 56-0 thrashing...

Reckon they like playing the Roosters?

They were unrelenting in their attack, and gave the Roosters no opportunity to fight back. Coach Des Hasler said they were "clinical" - who can argue with him on that one?

The Roosters helped them out, though, missing over 50 tackles - without their Origin stars...well, they were made to look like amateurs.

After a slow start to the season Manly are flying high (ha - get it? birds, flying and all that?), and are becoming a serious contender for the Premiership this year. Teams better start taking notice of the Sea Eagles, we think...

Here's how your teams went over the weekend.

Rabbitohs 35 - 22 Warriors
Dragons 28 - 10 Broncos
Eels 30 - 12 Raiders
Tigers 40 - 16 Cowboys
Knights 22 - 12 Bulldogs
Sea Eagles 42 - 0 Roosters
Sharks 24 - 22 Panthers
Titans 18 - 0 Storm


In Origin news, the Maroons have been dealt a nasty blow with inspirational captain, Darren Lockyer, ruled out of Game Two. He's succumbed to his troublesome knee injury, and is a huge, huge loss for the Maroons, who need to win to keep the series alive.

Lockyer's injury has made way for Titans captain Scott Prince, who many felt was unlucky to miss out on Game One. Prince's form in the NRL has been fantastic of late, but whether or not he can inspire the Queenslander's to victory on Wednesday remains to be seen. He certainly has the skills to cause some trouble for NSW, and it's gonna be one hell of a game...

And, on a final note - what of your support for the Warriors? After their atrocious performance in the weekend, will you keep supporting them? Or are you sick of the constant roller coaster seasons?

We'll be there through thick and thin...are you with us?