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Monday's Expert - 2022 NRL Round 5
Time for a full wrap-up of the weekend's NRL action. Monday's Expert brings you the full results wrap from the weekend, plus Match Review charges, injury news, our POTY standings, crowds, TV ratings and a look ahead to next round.
All listed times are AEST (NSW/QLD/VIC/ACT).
RELATED: See the full list of 2022 NRL Telstra Premiership Draw and Results.
NRL Round 5 results
Newcastle Knights 6
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 30
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium
Crowd: 9472
Date: Thursday 7 April 2022 at 7:50pm
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS (6)
Tries: Kalyn Ponga
Conversions: Jake Clifford (1/1)
MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES (30)
Tries: Andrew Davey, Morgan Harper, Karl Lawton, Haumole Olakau'atu, Taniela Paseka
Conversions: Reuben Garrick (4/5)
Penalty Goals: Reuben Garrick (1/1)
MATCH REPORT: Sea Eagles soar against errant Knights (Justin Davies)
Warriors 25
North Queensland Cowboys 24
Venue: Moreton Daily Stadium
Crowd: 6254
Date: Friday 8 April 2022 at 6:00pm
WARRIORS (25)
Tries: Jesse Arthars, Josh Curran, Kodi Nikorima, Euan Aitken
Field Goals: Reece Walsh (0/1), Shaun Johnson (1/4)
Conversions: Reece Walsh (4/4)
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS (24)
Tries: Tom Dearden, Valentine Holmes, Scott Drinkwater, Kyle Feldt
Field Goals: Chad Townsend (0/1)
Conversions: Valentine Holmes (2/4)
Penalty Goals: Valentine Holmes (2/2)
MATCH REPORT: Johnson the hero as Warriors down Cowboys (AJ Lucantonio)
Brisbane Broncos 20
Sydney Roosters 24
Venue: Suncorp Stadium
Crowd: 23508
Date: Friday 8 April 2022 at 7:55pm
BRISBANE BRONCOS (20)
Tries: Corey Oates (3), Kotoni Staggs
Conversions: Adam Reynolds (2/4)
SYDNEY ROOSTERS (24)
Tries: Sam Walker, Joseph Manu (2), Sitili Tupouniua
Conversions: Sam Walker (3/3), Paul Momirovski (1/1)
MATCH REPORT: Manu lifts Roosters to come from behind win over spirited Broncos (Sam Bourke)
Canberra Raiders 16
Melbourne Storm 30
Venue: McDonalds Park
Crowd: 8133
Date: Saturday 9 April 2022 at 3:00pm
CANBERRA RAIDERS (16)
Tries: Semi Valemei, Nick Cotric
Conversions: Brad Schneider (3/3)
Penalty Goals: Brad Schneider (1/1)
MELBOURNE STORM (30)
Tries: Harry Grant, Ryan Papenhuyzen, Jahrome Hughes (2), Justin Olam
Conversions: Ryan Papenhuyzen (5/5)
MATCH REPORT: Storm too good for clumsy Raiders (Andrew Ferguson)
South Sydney Rabbitohs 24
St George Illawarra Dragons 12
Venue: Accor Stadium
Crowd: 11332
Date: Saturday 9 April 2022 at 5:30pm
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS (24)
Tries: Latrell Mitchell, Keaon Koloamatangi, Campbell Graham, Taane Milne
Conversions: Latrell Mitchell (0/1), Blake Taaffe (3/3)
Penalty Goals: Blake Taaffe (1/1)
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS (12)
Tries: Moses Mbye, Jaydn Su'A
Conversions: Zac Lomax (1/1), Jack Bird (1/1)
MATCH REPORT: Rabbitohs lose Latrell as rookie halfback stars against Dragons (Andrew Jackson)
Gold Coast Titans 20
Parramatta Eels 26
Venue: Cbus Super Stadium
Crowd: 14478
Date: Saturday 9 April 2022 at 7:35pm
GOLD COAST TITANS (20)
Tries: Phillip Sami, Erin Clark, David Fifita, Greg Marzhew
Conversions: Toby Sexton (2/4)
PARRAMATTA EELS (26)
Tries: Clinton Gutherson (2), Bailey Simonsson, Ryan Matterson, Dylan Brown
Conversions: Mitchell Moses (3/5)
MATCH REPORT: Eels survive Titans comeback as Challenge controversy rages (Josh Robertson)
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 30
Wests Tigers 4
Venue: PointsBet Stadium
Crowd: 11500
Date: Sunday 10 April 2022 at 4:05pm
CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS (30)
Tries: Briton Nikora, Ronaldo Mulitalo, Sione Katoa (2), Jesse Ramien, Will Kennedy
Conversions: Nicho Hynes (3/6)
WESTS TIGERS (4)
Tries: Ken Maumalo
Conversions: Luke Brooks (0/1)
MATCH REPORT: Cronulla run riot over woeful Wests (Rob Crosby)
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 12
Penrith Panthers 32
Venue: CommBank Stadium
Date: Sunday 10 April 2022 at 6:15pm
CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS (12)
Tries: Tevita Pangai Junior, Joe Stimson
Conversions: Kyle Flanagan (2/2)
PENRITH PANTHERS (32)
Tries: Taylan May, Dylan Edwards, Liam Martin, Spencer Leniu, Mitch Kenny
Conversions: Nathan Cleary (5/5)
Penalty Goals: Nathan Cleary (1/1)
MATCH REPORT: Panthers show their class to remain undefeated (AJ Lucantonio)
Ladder after Round 5
| Team | P | W | L | D | F | A | +/- | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Penrith Panthers | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 144 | 66 | 78 | 10 |
| 2. Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 121 | 56 | 65 | 8 |
| 3. Melbourne Storm | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 139 | 74 | 65 | 8 |
| 4. Parramatta Eels | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150 | 104 | 46 | 8 |
| 5. Sydney Roosters | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 100 | 84 | 16 | 6 |
| 6. Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 86 | 78 | 8 | 6 |
| 7. Warriors | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 95 | 90 | 5 | 6 |
| 8. North Queensland Cowboys | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 96 | 77 | 19 | 4 |
| 9. South Sydney Rabbitohs | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 82 | 80 | 2 | 4 |
| 10. Gold Coast Titans | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 98 | 106 | -8 | 4 |
| 11. Newcastle Knights | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 72 | 96 | -24 | 4 |
| 12. Brisbane Broncos | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 65 | 96 | -31 | 4 |
| 13. Canberra Raiders | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 76 | 122 | -46 | 4 |
| 14. St George Illawarra Dragons | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 82 | 144 | -62 | 2 |
| 15. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 40 | 109 | -69 | 2 |
| 16. Wests Tigers | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 42 | 106 | -64 | 0 |
RELATED: Click here to view the current NRL Telstra Premiership ladder.
Match Review Charges - Round 5
| Player | Club | Charge - Grade | Base Penalty | Offence 1, 2 or 3? | Penalty if guilty | Penalty early plea |
| Marcelo MONTOYA | Warriors | Contrary Conduct | Referred | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Jared WAEREA-HARGREAVES | Sydney | Dangerous Contact - 1 | $1500 | 1st | $1500 | $1000 |
| Josh PAPALI'I | Canberra | Dangerous Contact - 1 | $1500 | 1st | $1500 | $1000 |
| Junior PAULO | Parramatta | Careless High Tackle - 2 | 2 matches | 1st | 2 matches | 1 match |
| Braden HAMLIN-UELE | Cronulla | Careless High Tackle - 1 | $1500 | 1st | $1500 | $1000 |
| Matt BURTON | Canterbury | Dangerous Contact - 1 | $1500 | 1st | $1500 | $1000 |
| Braidon BURNS | Canterbury | Crusher Tackle - 1 | $2000 | 1st | $2000 | $1500 |
Check out the 2022 match review structure and penalties table here.
PLEAS
Guilty - early plea
1 match: Junior Paulo (PAR)
$1500: Braidon Burns (CBY)
$1000: Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (SYD), Josh Papali'i (CAN), Matt Burton (CBY), Braden Hamlin Uele (CRO)
JUDICIARY
Marcelo Montoya (WAR) has pleaded guilty. He was suspended for four matches.
Who could be back?
A quick look at who's likely to be back on deck next round.
Cronulla: Wade Graham (ankle), Matt Ikuvalu (ankle), Connor Tracey (HIA)
Gold Coast: Jayden Campbell (ribs)
Manly: Josh Schuster (ankle)
Melbourne: Bronson Garlick (knee)
St George Illawarra: Tyrell Fuimaono & Josh McGuire (suspensions)
Sydney: Sam Verrills (thumb)
Warriors: Ash Taylor (hip)
Wests Tigers: Daine Laurie (COVID), Jackson Hastings (suspension)
LeagueUnlimited Player of the Year standings
Our writers issue points every game for who they judge as the best player on the field.
9 points - Nicho Hynes (Sharks)
8 points - Jahrome Hughes (Storm), AJ Brimson (Titans)
7 points - Mitchell Moses (Eels)
6 points - Josh Curran (Warriors), Ryan Papenhuyzen (Storm), Daly Cherry-Evans (Sea Eagles), Dylan Edwards (Panthers), Joseph Manu (Roosters), Jack Wighton (Raiders)
5 points - Jeremiah Nanai (Cowboys), Jake Clifford (Knights), Jarome Luai (Panthers), Shaun Johnson (Warriors)
4 points - Cameron Munster (Storm), Junior Paulo (Eels), Payne Haas (Broncos), Isaah Yeo (Panthers), Dane Gagai (Knights), Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (Titans), Cameron Murray (Rabbitohs)
3 points - Jesse Ramien (Sharks), Will Kennedy (Sharks), Clinton Gutherson (Eels), Siosiua Taukeiaho (Roosters), Addin Fonua-Blake (Warriors), Damien Cook (Rabbitohs), Siosifa Talakai (Sharks), Kieran Foran (Sea Eagles), Valentine Holmes (Cowboys), Herbie Farnworth (Broncos), Harry Grant (Storm), Albert Kelly (Broncos), Mikaele Ravalawa (Dragons), Sean O'Sullivan (Panthers), Tom Gilbert (Cowboys), Viliame Kikau (Panthers), James Tedesco (Roosters)
2 points - Sam Walker (Roosters), Dylan Walker (Sea Eagles), Luke Thompson (Bulldogs), Martin Taupau (Sea Eagles), Dylan Brown (Eels), Luciano Leilua (Wests Tigers), Phillip Sami (Titans), Tyrell Sloan (Dragons), Tom Trbojevic (Sea Eagles), Kurt Capewell (Broncos), Ken Maumalo (Wests Tigers), Liam Martin (Panthers), Matt Moylan (Sharks), Taylan May (Panthers), Kodi Nikorima (Warriors), Kotoni Staggs (Broncos), Izack Tago (Panthers), Blayke Brailey (Sharks), Lachlan Ilias (Rabbitohs), Tyson Frizell (Knights), Isaiah Papali'i (Eels), Peta Hiku (Cowboys), Jai Arrow (Rabbitohs)
1 point - Hudson Young (Raiders), Reagan Campbell-Gillard (Eels), Matt Eisenhuth (Panthers), Haumole Olakau'atu (Sea Eagles), Josh Aloiai (Sea Eagles), Jason Taumalolo (Cowboys), Xavier Coates (Storm), Luke Keary (Roosters), Nelson Asofa-Solomona (Storm), Max King (Bulldogs), Corey Waddell (Bulldogs), Stephen Crichton (Panthers), Latrell Mitchell (Rabbitohs), Kyle Feldt (Cowboys), Ronaldo Mulitalo (Sharks), Greg Marzhew (Titans), Ben Hunt (Dragons), Jock Madden (Wests Tigers), Keaon Koloamatangi (Rabbitohs), Kelma Tuilagi (Wests Tigers), Aiden Tolman (Sharks), Marcelo Montoya (Warriors), Matt Dufty (Bulldogs), Tom Dearden (Cowboys), Nathan Brown (Eels), Matthew Timoko (Raiders), Dominic Young (Knights)
Metrics Metrics Metrics
Each week we'll also do our best to keep you across the crowd figures and TV ratings which are often the most talked-about parts of the game.
Crowds - Round 5
Newcastle Knights (6) v Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles (30)
Thu 7 Apr 7:50PM at McDonald Jones Stadium (Crowd: 9472)
Warriors (25) v North Queensland Cowboys (24)
Fri 8 Apr 6:00PM at Moreton Daily Stadium (Crowd: 6254)
Brisbane Broncos (20) v Sydney Roosters (24)
Fri 8 Apr 7:55PM at Suncorp Stadium (Crowd: 23508)
Canberra Raiders (16) v Melbourne Storm (30)
Sat 9 Apr 3:00PM at McDonalds Park (Crowd: 8133)
South Sydney Rabbitohs (24) v St George Illawarra Dragons (12)
Sat 9 Apr 5:30PM at Accor Stadium (Crowd: 11332)
Gold Coast Titans (20) v Parramatta Eels (26)
Sat 9 Apr 7:35PM at Cbus Super Stadium (Crowd: 14478)
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks (30) v Wests Tigers (4)
Sun 10 Apr 4:05PM at PointsBet Stadium (Crowd: 11500)
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (12) v Penrith Panthers (32)
Sun 10 Apr 6:15PM at CommBank Stadium (Crowd: 11157)
Total R5: 95,834
Average R5: 11,979
Season total after R5: 562,461
Season average after R5: 14,062
Ratings - Round 5
STV ratings (Fox League)
Thu 7:50pm - NEW v MAN - 196K
Fri 6:00pm - WAR v NQL - 201K
Fri 7:55pm - BRI v SYD - 270K
Sat 3:00pm - CAN v MEL - 194K
Sat 5:30pm - SOU v SGI - 257K
Sat 7:35pm - GLD v PAR - 258K
Sun 4:05pm - CRO v WST - 206K
Sun 6:15pm - CBY v PEN - 222K
Round 5 STV total: 1.804M
FTA ratings (Nine Network)
Thu 8:05pm - NEW v MAN - 460K (280K metro, 180K regional)
Fri 8:05pm - BRI v SYD - 493K (317K metro, 176K regional)
Sun 4:05pm - CRO v WST - 353K (226K metro, 127K regional)
Round 5 FTA total: 1.299M
Round 6 fixtures - Easter weekend
Canberra Raiders v North Queensland Cowboys
Thu 14 Apr 7:50PM at GIO Stadium Canberra
South Sydney Rabbitohs v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Fri 15 Apr 4:00PM at Accor Stadium
Penrith Panthers v Brisbane Broncos
Fri 15 Apr 7:55PM at BlueBet Stadium
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles v Gold Coast Titans
Sat 16 Apr 5:30PM at 4 Pines Park
Melbourne Storm v Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Sat 16 Apr 7:35PM at AAMI Park
Sydney Roosters v Warriors
Sun 17 Apr 2:00PM at Sydney Cricket Ground
St George Illawarra Dragons v Newcastle Knights
Sun 17 Apr 4:05PM at WIN Stadium
Parramatta Eels v Wests Tigers
Mon 18 Apr 4:00PM at CommBank Stadium