LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
In NRL Round 15, the games were impacted by the State of Origin, leading to a less than thrilling weekend of football.
Despite the disappointment, the round produced numerous talking points, highlighting the state of the league and its coaches.
Here are 20 reflections from the round:
1.
The pressure on NRL coaches has never felt more intense.
Many are facing uncertainty regarding their positions, with Anthony Seibold unlikely to finish the season and Adam O'Brien's continued role raising questions.
Des Hasler's fate seems sealed by a finals clause, while Shane Flanagan and Benji Marshall are under continuous media scrutiny.
With few standout replacements available, the league may have to stick with its current coaches for the foreseeable future.
Overall, while the games lacked excitement, Round 15 provided ample food for thought regarding coaching stability and team performances, particularly from the newer teams emerging in the competition.