Without a doubt the Dolphins 150+ points in their last three games and Queensland's Captain being dumped from the team (followed by the Sea Eagles 28 - 8 loss to the bottom rung Titans would have to be the white hot talking points of the shortened week.

The Dolphins are now in sixth spot on 16 points together with the Broncos and Roosters

In 48 hours, Queensland will try to claw back some dignity when they play NSW in Perth (not ordinarily known as a League stronghold).