12 rounds are in the books for 2022, and with it comes the halfway point in the campaign, as well as the Origin window.
From the Penrith Panthers running away at the top of the table, to two of last year’s top four becoming two of the season’s biggest disappointments, there has been plenty to keep footy fans on their toes.
Add that to the Queensland teams becoming the competition’s biggest surprise packets, a sacked coach and the Warriors' impending return home whilst still in finals contention, and it has been an excellent first 12 weeks.
So, before things get just a little bit crazy this weekend, with new players, byes and then a Wednesday night game that stops the nation - well, not the nation, but the east coast anyway - it’s time to look back at the opening three months.
Here is how your team has performed during the opening 12 rounds on the Zero Tackle mid-season report card.
Keep in mind that these grades factor in pre-season expectations as much as they do form and results over the first 12 rounds.
Gold Coast Titans
Grade: F
Record: 3 wins, 9 losses, -98 points differential
The Titans have made a majorly disappointing start to the 2022 season, and will battle to make the finals from here with a record of just three wins and nine losses from 12 games.
Coming into the season, it was tipped that their defence - as it was last year - could be something of a sore spot for the club, but that their spine - full of youth and excitement - should give them something of an edge, particularly when playing against sides at the bottom of the table.
Unfortunately for Justin Holbrook’s side, the spine has been anything but.
The move of AJ Brimson to five-eighth has been something of a bust, they are struggling to get any productivity out of the dummy half position, and Toby Sexton’s promise from the back end of last year has sailed away with the club’s form.
I’m not going to join the “why did they release Jamal Fogarty?” pile on, because at the time, it seemed the right call.
Hindsight is a wonderful thing though, and losses to the likes of the Raiders, Eels, Cowboys and Sharks have seen the Titans fall away from their finals spot of last year.
Best player: Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
Best win: Round 10, vs St George Illawarra Dragons, 20-16
Worst loss: Round 7, vs North Queensland Cowboys, 30-4
