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.
6. Sharks look to hold onto their top-four spot
Unfortunately for the Tigers, the Sharks have their own reason to win... Apart from, you know, winning.
The Sharks currently sit fourth on the ladder, two points ahead of the six to twelve spots. Early in the season, the difference between being fourth or fifth is minuscule. But, for the 2022 Sharks, sitting in the top four after round five could be a sign of further success.
You see, the Sharks haven't been in the top-four after round five since 2008, in which they made it to the preliminary final.
If the Sharks want to follow in the footsteps of their past selves, they must defeat the Tigers on Sunday afternoon.
With the way they have started the season, it is almost unfathomable that they lose, even if the Tigers are known to play well sporadically.
With two dominant wins under their belt and a tightly-contested victory over the Parramatta Eels, the new-look Nicho Hynes-led Cronulla Sharks look to be the real deal.
If they can align themselves with the 2008 Sharks, you can book them in for a prelim.
