Monday's Expert - 2022 NRL Round 6

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 6 results

Canberra Raiders 12
North Queensland Cowboys 18

Venue: GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Crowd: 11854
Date: Thursday 14 April 2022 at 7:50pm

CANBERRA RAIDERS (12)
Tries: Tom Starling, Jordan Rapana
Conversions: Brad Schneider (2/2)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS (18)
Tries: Heilum Luki, Valentine Holmes, Jeremiah Nanai
Conversions: Valentine Holmes (3/3)

MATCH REPORT (Andrew Jackson)

South Sydney Rabbitohs 36
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16

Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park
Crowd: 30194
Date: Friday 15 April 2022 at 4:00pm

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS (36)
Tries: Alex Johnston (2), Damien Cook (3), Isaiah Tass
Conversions: Blake Taaffe (6/6)

CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS (16)
Tries: Brent Naden, Jeremy Marshall-King, Josh Addo-Carr
Conversions: Kyle Flanagan (2/3)

MATCH REPORT (Rob Crosby)

Penrith Panthers 40
Brisbane Broncos 12

Venue: BlueBet Stadium, Penrith
Crowd: 19406
Date: Friday 15 April 2022 at 7:55pm

PENRITH PANTHERS (40)
Tries: Jarome Luai, Scott Sorensen, Charlie Staines, Taylan May, Liam Martin, Spencer Leniu, Izack Tago
Conversions: Nathan Cleary (6/7)

BRISBANE BRONCOS (12)
Tries: Tesi Niu, Kotoni Staggs
Conversions: Adam Reynolds (2/2)

MATCH REPORT (Adam Huxtable)

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 26
Gold Coast Titans 18

Venue: 4 Pines Park, Brookvale
Crowd: 16220
Date: Saturday 16 April 2022 at 5:30pm

MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES (26)
Tries: Haumole Olakau'atu (2), Reuben Garrick, Kieran Foran
Conversions: Reuben Garrick (4/4)
Penalty Goals: Daly Cherry-Evans (1/1)

GOLD COAST TITANS (18)
Tries: Jamayne Isaako, Brian Kelly, David Fifita, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
Conversions: Toby Sexton (1/4)

MATCH REPORT (AJ Lucantonio)

Melbourne Storm 34
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 18

Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne
Crowd: 16286
Date: Saturday 16 April 2022 at 7:35pm

MELBOURNE STORM (34)
Tries: Justin Olam (2), Ryan Papenhuyzen, Cameron Munster, Harry Grant
Conversions: Ryan Papenhuyzen (5/5)
Penalty Goals: Ryan Papenhuyzen (2/2)

CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS (18)
Tries: Siosifa Talakai, Ronaldo Mulitalo (2)
Conversions: Nicho Hynes (2/3)
Penalty Goals: Nicho Hynes (1/2)

MATCH REPORT (Josh Robertson)

Sydney Roosters 22
Warriors 14

Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park
Crowd: 11267
Date: Sunday 17 April 2022 at 2:00pm

SYDNEY ROOSTERS (22)
Tries: Daniel Tupou, Sam Walker, Kevin Naiqama
Conversions: Sam Walker (4/4)
Penalty Goals: Sam Walker (1/1)

WARRIORS (14)
Tries: Edward Kosi, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Conversions: Reece Walsh (2/2)
Penalty Goals: Reece Walsh (1/1)

MATCH REPORT (Andrew Ferguson)

St George Illawarra Dragons 21
Newcastle Knights 16

Venue: WIN Stadium, Wollongong
Crowd: 11113
Date: Sunday 17 April 2022 at 4:05pm

ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS (21)
Tries: Andrew McCullough, Jack Bird, Mathew Feagai (2)
Field Goals: Zac Lomax (1/1)
Conversions: Zac Lomax (1/4)
Penalty Goals: Zac Lomax (1/1)

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS (16)
Tries: Enari Tuala, Dane Gagai, Kalyn Ponga
Conversions: Jake Clifford (2/3)

MATCH REPORT (Justin Davies)

Parramatta Eels 20
Wests Tigers 21

Venue: CommBank Stadium, Parramatta
Crowd: 28336
Date: Monday 18 April 2022 at 4:00pm

PARRAMATTA EELS (20)
Tries: Clinton Gutherson, Isaiah Papali'i, Reed Mahoney, Marata Niukore
Field Goals: Mitchell Moses (0/1)
Conversions: Mitchell Moses (2/4)

WESTS TIGERS (21)
Tries: Luciano Leilua, David Nofoaluma (2), Ken Maumalo
Field Goals: Jackson Hastings (1/1)
Conversions: Luke Brooks (1/3), Jackson Hastings (1/1)

MATCH REPORT (AJ Lucantonio)

Ladder after Round 6

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Match Review Charges - Round 6

Check out the 2022 match review structure and penalties table here.

PLEAS

All players entered a guilty plea, with all receiving $1000 fines with the exception of Francis Molo (discount for 7 years incident free - $625).

Who could be back?

A quick look at who's likely to be back on deck next round.

Brisbane: Herbie Farnworth (leg), Thomas Flegler, Payne Haas (suspension)

Cronulla: Wade Graham (ankle), Matt Ikuvalu (ankle), Connor Tracey (groin), Briton Nikora (COVID)

Gold Coast: Jayden Campbell (ribs)

Manly: Josh Schuster (ankle), Morgan Harper, Martin Taupau (COVID)

Melbourne: Jesse Bromwich, Kenny Bromwich (COVID), Tom Eisenhuth (calf)

Newcastle: Adam Clune (knee)

North Qld: Griffin Neame (concussion), Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (knee), Jamayne Taunoa-Brown (concussion)

Warriors: Ash Taylor (hip), Jazz Tevaga (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), Daly Cherry-Evans (Sea Eagles)

8 points - AJ Brimson (Titans), Jahrome Hughes (Storm), Mitchell Moses (Eels)

7 points - Isaah Yeo (Panthers), Cameron Munster (Storm)

6 points - Damien Cook (Rabbitohs), Joseph Manu (Roosters), Addin Fonua-Blake (Warriors), Ryan Papenhuyzen (Storm), Dylan Edwards (Panthers), Jarome Luai (Panthers), Jack Wighton (Raiders), Josh Curran (Warriors)

5 points - Cameron Murray (Rabbitohs), Shaun Johnson (Warriors), Jeremiah Nanai (Cowboys), Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (Titans), Jake Clifford (Knights)

4 points - Sam Walker (Roosters), Taylan May (Panthers), Siosifa Talakai (Sharks), Payne Haas (Broncos), Dane Gagai (Knights), Jason Taumalolo (Cowboys), Valentine Holmes (Cowboys), Junior Paulo (Eels)

3 points - Albert Kelly (Broncos), Kieran Foran (Sea Eagles), Haumole Olakau'atu (Sea Eagles), Herbie Farnworth (Broncos), Will Kennedy (Sharks), Jackson Hastings (Wests Tigers), Mikaele Ravalawa (Dragons), Jesse Ramien (Sharks), Clinton Gutherson (Eels), Ronaldo Mulitalo (Sharks), James Tedesco (Roosters), Viliame Kikau (Panthers), Ben Hunt (Dragons), Harry Grant (Storm), Siosiua Taukeiaho (Roosters), Moses Suli (Dragons), Tom Gilbert (Cowboys), Sean O'Sullivan (Panthers)

2 points - Matt Moylan (Sharks), Luciano Leilua (Wests Tigers), Martin Taupau (Sea Eagles), Kotoni Staggs (Broncos), Lachlan Ilias (Rabbitohs), Liam Knight (Rabbitohs), Dylan Walker (Sea Eagles), Josh Papali'i (Raiders), Tom Trbojevic (Sea Eagles), Dylan Brown (Eels), Luke Brooks (Wests Tigers), Kodi Nikorima (Warriors), Luke Thompson (Bulldogs), Isaiah Papali'i (Eels), Tyson Frizell (Knights), Phillip Sami (Titans), Ken Maumalo (Wests Tigers), Liam Martin (Panthers), Kurt Capewell (Broncos), Tyrell Sloan (Dragons), Blayke Brailey (Sharks), Peta Hiku (Cowboys), Jai Arrow (Rabbitohs), Izack Tago (Panthers)

1 point - Aiden Tolman (Sharks), Nathan Brown (Eels), Max King (Bulldogs), Reagan Campbell-Gillard (Eels), Matt Eisenhuth (Panthers), Dominic Young (Knights), Hudson Young (Raiders), Tom Dearden (Cowboys), Kelma Tuilagi (Wests Tigers), Kalyn Ponga (Knights), Reece Walsh (Warriors), Matthew Timoko (Raiders), Nelson Asofa-Solomona (Storm), Corey Waddell (Bulldogs), Luke Keary (Roosters), Marcelo Montoya (Warriors), Josh Aloiai (Sea Eagles), Jock Madden (Wests Tigers), Keaon Koloamatangi (Rabbitohs), Xavier Coates (Storm), Latrell Mitchell (Rabbitohs), Greg Marzhew (Titans), Kyle Feldt (Cowboys), Matt Dufty (Bulldogs), Stephen Crichton (Panthers)

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 6

Canberra Raiders (12) v North Queensland Cowboys (18)
Thu 14 Apr 7:50PM at GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce (Crowd: 11854)

South Sydney Rabbitohs (36) v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (16)
Fri 15 Apr 4:00PM at Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park (Crowd: 30194)
Penrith Panthers (40) v Brisbane Broncos (12)
Fri 15 Apr 7:55PM at BlueBet Stadium, Penrith (Crowd: 19406)

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles (26) v Gold Coast Titans (18)
Sat 16 Apr 5:30PM at 4 Pines Park, Brookvale (Crowd: 16220)
Melbourne Storm (34) v Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks (18)
Sat 16 Apr 7:35PM at AAMI Park, Melbourne (Crowd: 16286)

Sydney Roosters (22) v Warriors (14)
Sun 17 Apr 2:00PM at Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park (Crowd: 11267)
St George Illawarra Dragons (21) v Newcastle Knights (16)
Sun 17 Apr 4:05PM at WIN Stadium, Wollongong (Crowd: 11113)

Parramatta Eels (20) v Wests Tigers (21)
Mon 18 Apr 4:00PM at CommBank Stadium, Parramatta (Crowd: 28336)

Total R6: 144,676
Average R6: 18,085

Season total after R5: 707,137
Season average after R5: 14,732

Ratings - Round 6

STV ratings (Fox League)

Thu 7:50pm - CAN v NQL - 175K
Fri 4:00pm - SOU v CBY - 192K
Fri 7:55pm - PEN v BRI - 214K
Sat 5:30pm - MAN v GLD - 214K
Sat 7:35pm - MEL v CRO - 289K
Sun 2:00pm - SYD v WAR - 153K
Sun 4:05pm - SGI v NEW - 202K
Mon 4:00pm - PAR v WST - 279K

Round 6 STV total: 1.718M

FTA ratings (Nine Network)

Thu 8:05pm - CAN v NQL - 394K (223K metro, 171K regional)
Fri 4:00pm - SOU v CBY - 327K (213K metro, 114K regional)
Fri 8:05pm - PEN v BRI - 497K (314K metro, 183K regional)
Sun 4:05pm - SGI v NEW - 402K (221K metro, 181K regional)

Round 6 FTA total: 1.62M

Round 7 fixtures - ANZAC Round

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks v Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
Thu 21 Apr 7:50PM at PointsBet Stadium, Woolooware

Brisbane Broncos v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Fri 22 Apr 7:55PM at Suncorp Stadium, Milton

North Queensland Cowboys v Gold Coast Titans
Sat 23 Apr 5:30PM at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
Wests Tigers v South Sydney Rabbitohs
Sat 23 Apr 7:35PM at CommBank Stadium, Parramatta

Newcastle Knights v Parramatta Eels
Sun 24 Apr 2:00PM at McDonald Jones Stadium, New Lambton
Penrith Panthers v Canberra Raiders
Sun 24 Apr 4:05PM at BlueBet Stadium, Penrith

St George Illawarra Dragons v Sydney Roosters
Mon 25 Apr 4:00PM at Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park
Melbourne Storm v Warriors
Mon 25 Apr 7:00PM at AAMI Park, Melbourne

Full 2022 NRL draw & results