There isn't a week that goes by in the NRL that doesn't give you reasons to watch on the weekend, other than the games themselves.

Whether it's injuries, scandals, or the NRL bosses making broad claims or historical nuances, there is always something to watch for beyond the game.

Here are six things, questions and nuances to watch for as you sit down to watch the footy this weekend.

4. Wrestle and refereeing

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Referee Ashley Klein gives a penalty during the round 20 NRL match between the St George Illawarra Dragons and the Parramatta Eels at WIN Jubilee Stadium on August 04, 2019, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Peter V'Landys and the NRL have made headlines this week after V'Landys made comments about wrestling creeping back into the game. Billy Slater even spoke up, pleading for V'Landys to leave the game alone.

With that being said, there it is almost a guarantee that we see a mind-boggling decision surrounding players being too slow in the ruck this weekend.

Before Magic Round 2021, which saw a whopping 14 sin-bins and three send-offs the NRL announced a "crackdown" on high-contact seemingly out of nowhere.

Today, there is absolutely no issue with the speed of the ruck or the amount of wrestling in the game. That doesn't mean the NRL won't implement changes with no regard for the game.

If they do, we could see a whistle-fest this weekend.