Every now and again, a round of football can have the tendency to scream boring. Round 11 is not one of those though.
From a club debut for a maligned star, to the Eels and Rabbitohs' continuing hunt for consistency, and other clubs starting to scrap for top-eight spots, this round could have it all.
Add into that State of Origin selection being only a fortnight away, and the last chance for players to impress is approaching.
You may not be able to watch every game in the weekend. But, one game a night and two on Saturday? That's feasible. Luckily, the keys to this round fit into that rule.
Here are all the big talking points ahead of Round 11.
3. Cowboys to prove themselves against the Storm
The North Queensland Cowboys currently sit third outright on the ladder after a highlight-filled performance against the Wests Tigers. Demolishing the Parramatta Eels as part of their current five-game win streak, the Cowboys have proven themselves as one of the better teams in the competition.
A win against the Storm, even without Ryan Papenhuyzen (and possibly Jahrome Hughes) would prove them to be a true contender.
The last time the Cowboys beat the Melbourne Storm was the preliminary final of 2015. From the year the Cowboys won the grand final, they have lost twelve straight games to the Storm.
The Cowboys team is full of confidence. Jason Taumalolo and Valentine Holmes are playing some of their best footy. They have a young core of future stars absolutely soaring, spear-headed by Chad Townsend. There is no doubt they will be champing at the bit to prove themselves against a top team.
Whether they can do it is a question that will be answered on Saturday evening.
