Welcome to The Fair Dinkum Department - a weekly deep dive into rugby league's hottest issues and whether or not we think they are real or ridiculous.
Jack Wighton has found himself in hot water after an alleged biting incident in Canberra's elimination final loss, placing plenty of scrutiny on the match officials for their lack of action.
Elsewhere, the Roosters have been dealt a cruel injury setback that could derail their premiership hopes, while the Panthers were forced to apologise for a tongue-in-cheek social media post.
Here's your weekly look at the biggest issues in the NRL, courtesy of The Fair Dinkum Department.
Check out the full episode in the YouTube links below.
Should Jack Wighton have been sent off?
Canberra star Jack Wighton is expected to face suspension for an alleged biting incident during the side's elimination final loss to Newcastle.
But the 30-year-old, who will now leave the club for the Rabbitohs, was somehow allowed to stay on the field despite the damning evidence against him.
FAIR DINKUM DEPARTMENT - REAL OR RIDICULOUS? HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Can the Melbourne Storm bounce back?
Melbourne's defeat at the hands of the Broncos in the opening week of the finals could have been a major wake-up call for Craig Bellamy's side, failing to score a point against their fellow NRL powerhouse.
And with the mental scars that come from a 26-0 loss, there's a genuine reason to believe their hopes of lifting the Provan-Summons Trophy have been dashed.
FAIR DINKUM DEPARTMENT - REAL OR RIDICULOUS? HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Have the Sydney Roosters played their grand final?
It was one of the most gruelling victories in the club's history, but the Sydney Roosters have paid a major price for their 13-12 elimination final triumph over Cronulla.
With the likes of Joseph Manu, Joseph Suaalii and Billy Smith on the sidelines heading into a sudden-death clash with the Storm, the late-season surge may be coming to an end.
FAIR DINKUM DEPARTMENT - REAL OR RIDICULOUS? HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Is Nicho Hynes the right man to lead Cronulla Sharks?
For the second-straight season, Cronulla have failed to land a blow in the NRL finals and the criticism of their performance against the Tricolours has been heavy, to say the least.
The one man front and centre of their demise in September is star halfback Nicho Hynes, who is signed until the end of 2029 and has been tasked with turning the Sharks into a genuine title contender.
FAIR DINKUM DEPARTMENT - REAL OR RIDICULOUS? HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Was the Penrith Panthers social media post disrespectful?
It wouldn't be a week in rugby league without Penrith finding themselves in the hot seat - but this time, it might have been slightly overblown by the masses.
FAIR DINKUM DEPARTMENT - REAL OR RIDICULOUS? HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
