NRL's showpiece regular season event has more than lived up to the hype, with plenty of narrow margins and high-scoring affairs leaving rugby league fans licking their lips.
Brisbane cemented themselves at the top of the ladder, while the Rabbitohs further proved their premiership credentials with a classy win over the Storm.
St George Illawarra fell to a fifth-straight loss in heartbreaking fashion, before a frantic finish in the Titans' two-point win over the Eels sent the fans home happy.
Here's what we liked and disliked from every game of Round 10.
Canberra Raiders 34 - 30 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
What we liked: Corey Horsburgh making his case for Origin
In his first touch of the match, Corey Horsburgh helped the Raiders roll down the field as he carried a number of defenders on his back.
The big forward made 20 post-contact metres just from that carry alone with the run allowing Jamal Fogarty plenty of time to measure a bomb.
The Dogs couldn’t deal with it and for the second straight week the Raiders had scored in their first set of the match after also doing so against the Dolphins in Round 9.
Horsburgh's run was the first of 13 he made for just shy of 150m - 78m post-contact - 26 tackles, one linbreak assist and four tackle busts.
The forward is in red-hot form right now and is making an almost undeniable case for Maroons selection.
What we disliked: High-ball concerns
At times, it seemed like both backlines were trying to outdo each other for how inept they were under the high ball.
Jordan Rapana profited from some dreadful catching in the first set of the match when he was allowed to simply watch the ball come down into his arms unchallenged before dropping down over the line.
It set the precedent for a dreadful night for the Dogs and Raiders when it came to fielding kicks as a number of tries resulted from bombs.
Notable mention – The shocker from the referee when he ruled Jack Wighton had knocked it on after it clearly struck him in the face. It resulted in a 12-point swing with Canterbury going down the other end immediately and scoring.
Brisbane Broncos 32 - 6 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
What we liked: Payne Haas, Patrick Carrigan working in tandem
There isn't a better duo working in tandem up-front than Payne Haas and Patrick Carrigan at the moment.
The two forwards feed off each other in a way that makes it almost impossible to stop them or the Broncos once they get a roll on.
During a devastating 60-minute stint, Haas clocked a team-high 189 running metres from his 20 carries which repeatedly bent the Manly line, while Carrigan smashed through 140m as he also recorded a linebreak.
What we disliked: Anthony Seibold endures nightmare return
If Anthony Seibold was hoping to inflict back-to-back losses on his former club, then he would have been left furious with Manly's start to the game.
In an error-riddled start the Sea Eagles simply couldn't keep hold of the ball as the Broncos raced out the blocks and built an unassailable lead.
Tom Trbojevic looks a shadow of his former self with his errant pass gifting Selwyn Cobbo his hat-trick, while his impact was almost non-existent in the first half as his side were dominated through the middle.
His brother Jake was also sorely missed as Haas and the rest of the Broncos' pack had a field day after meeting very little resistance by the opposition.
After beginning the campaign under a wave of optimism following a strong showing in pre-season, the honeymoon stage is now well and truly over for the coach.
They've now suffered back-to-back losses to slide down the ladder. In those defeats they have conceded 58 points while scoring just 16 themselves.
Penrith Panthers 18 - 6 New Zealand Warriors
What we liked: Penrith bounce back
It wasn’t the typical dazzling Panthers performance but Penrith was solid in both attack and defensively.
With 35 tackles inside the Warriors' 20 metres, Penrith should have put at least 30 points on the Warriors but lacked that cutting edge.
They would keep pressure on their opponents well though, keeping the Warriors in their half whilst completing at a good rate.
The Panthers won every attacking stat and outside of their inability to finish their attacks, they gave a good all-around performance.
What we disliked: Warriors lose three on the trot
After three determined displays the Warriors have nothing to show for it.
The Warriors defended their line with pride but were spent in the later stages of the game.
Unable to overcome two sin bins and a contentious HIA call that forced the Warriors into a backline reshuffle.
The Warriors now fall out of the top 8 and have a series of injuries that they will have to contend with for the next few weeks.
It’s very unfortunate considering their excellent start to 2023.
Dolphins 36 - 16 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
What we liked: Valynce Te Whare's stunning debut
The beast was unleashed, and boy did he deliver.
Valynce Te Whare made his awaited NRL debut for the Dolphins on Saturday night after impressing in the QLD Cup.
Remarkably, he scored two tries - on either side of half time - in a seriously impressive performance, helping his team pick up a big win over the Sharks.
His physicality was on full display, and he will surely give Wayne Bennett a selection headache in the centres when Brenko Lee returns from a hamstring injury.
What we disliked: Big stats paper over Sharks' cracks
If you took a quick look at some of the Sharks' individual statistics from the match, you'd think they had a big night.
Cameron McInnes was a force at lock (59 tackles) whilst Siosifa Talakai was a handful (248 run metres).
However, it was the team's overall sloppiness and defensive lapses - particularly in the first half - that cost them.
Their 64 per cent completion rate made winning nearly impossible, making double the amount of errors compared to their opponents (12).
Two late tries in the opening stanza gave the Sharks a sniff, but there was not enough clinical play in the second period to complete the comeback.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 28 - 12 Melbourne Storm
What we liked: Bunnies flex premiership credentials
It's still early in the season, but the Rabbitohs continue to prove why they are genuine title contenders.
Latrell Mitchell was outstanding with the boot on Saturday night, Cody Walker put on a clinic in the halves, George Burgess was an unsung hero, and Alex Johnston did what he does best - score tries.
They also appeared to want to win the game more, using momentum from their big win against the Broncos last round to fire them up.
If their team stays healthy, there is no reason why they can't go all the way in 2023.
What we disliked: Storm's errors prove costly
Whilst the Bunnies were very impressive, the Storm also gave their opponents every opportunity to take control of the match.
There is no denying the quality of Melbourne's roster, but their errors at key moments and overall lack of discipline in the ruck cost them.
The Rabbitohs (11) actually recorded more errors than the Storm (10), but it was the timing of the errors that impacted the losing side, often fumbling the ball early into a fresh set of six.
Jahrome Hughes was a positive player, but there is plenty for Craig Bellamy to address before next week.
Wests Tigers 18 - 16 St George Illawarra Dragons
What we liked: Sullivan gives Dragons fans a glimmer of hope
They might have fallen short on the scoreboard, but the performance from young playmaker Jayden Sullivan will give Dragons fans a minor victory coming out of Sunday's clash.
After being left out of the side in recent weeks, the local junior returned for Magic Round and starred off the bench for the Red V.
Sullivan crossed for two tries, made five tackle breaks and nailed both of his conversion attempts in the latest narrow defeat for the embattled club.
Sullivan has a double! 😤
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Sullivan's arrival saw captain Ben Hunt move into the hooker role and while it wasn't enough to get their side over the line, there was plenty of room for optimism in the long-term spine.
What we disliked: Moses Suli bombs a certain match-winner
Dragons fans, look away.
The performance of the aforementioned Sullivan was a definite positive for the struggling side, but the last-ditch attempt to steal a victory from the Tigers will be nightmare fuel for anyone involved.
Ben Hunt would trickle a smart grubber through with the Red V down by two points, before the ball eventually ended up with Moses Suli out wide.
Unfortunately, the Tongan international bungled the try-scoring opportunity and Mikaele Ravalawa eventually went over the sideline following a great cover tackle from Jahream Bula.
THIS WAS WILD. 😮
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An incredible save from the Tigers!
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After some tough losses against the Roosters and Bulldogs, this error in judgement from Suli was the latest headache for St George Illawarra, their fans and their head coach, Anthony Griffin.
Sydney Roosters - North Queensland Cowboys
What we liked: Big guns help Cowboys return to form
North Queensland have returned to their winning ways from last year in a tough performance against the Roosters.
The struggles for the Cowboys have been well-documented early in the season, but their big names all stood up as they look to turn things around.
Reuben Cotter gave a timely reminder to Queensland selectors with a tradesmanlike display, finishing with 137 run metres and 38 tackles in the middle of the field.
The outside backs also were back to their best, with the Cowboys' back-five all finishing with well over 100 run metres, while halfback Chad Townsend silenced some of his critics.
What we disliked: Roosters at crossroads
If the Cowboys are turning things around, the Roosters are at a major crossroads in the context of their season.
Trent Robinson has made both forced and unforced changes in recent weeks, but nothing is clicking and their attack on Sunday afternoon was unusually flat.
James Tedesco and Luke Keary tried hard, but the Tricolours lacked the class and polish that many have come to expect from them.
At this stage, the consensus surrounding the Roosters 'working their way into the season' may have to be replaced with some more realistic expectations, with their lack of consistency a real concern.
Gold Coast Titans 26 - 24 Parramatta Eels
What we liked: Kieran Foran orchestrates crucial victory
Titans recruit Kieran Foran has wound back the clock with a classy display against the Eels in Magic Round.
The veteran playmaker was in everything for his side, scoring two tries in the first-half and he easily could have had a third if Alofiana Khan-Pereira didn't go for the flashy individual play.
The 32-year-old also amassed 771 kick metres and proved to be a major difference in the narrow result.
Foran battled through multiple niggling injuries and helped the Gold Coast to a crucial win, putting them back into the top-eight.
What we disliked: Parramatta's shaky defence proves costly
Parramatta were on the wrong-end of another heartbreaking loss on Sunday night, with their defensive frailties hindering them once again.
Despite scoring five tries, the Eels fell agonisingly short of a must-win victory and their 41 missed tackles were a major concern.
Brad Arthur will again be left searching for answers and with time running out, Parramatta desperately need to turn things around soon.
