Several back-up halves reminded their respective NRL coaches what they have to offer with dominant performances — especially teenage prodigy Karl Oloapu who was a class above for the Bulldogs.
Dragons playmaker Talatau Amone was also dominant in his second game back since he was cleared to play.
Elsewhere, an unlikely Bears duo did all the scoring in their win across the ditch, while Knights winger Greg Marzhew gave Adam O’Brien a lot to think about.