Ups, downs, highs and lows.

So the NRL is barely 3 weeks old and there is more controversy than a Manly season launch. Canterbury no longer 'flying under the radar', Newcastle and Wests Tigers struggling. As for Parramatta, discussing the ins and outs of politics is easier than trying to get to the bottom of that rabble.

I am worried for my beloved Knights. So much expectation on Wayne Bennett but the task of turning that club into a powerhouse NRL club. He still doesn't have the roster he wants and more importantly getting all the players to believe in their ability and change a 'losing' culture. It isn't panic stations yet but the next few weeks are crucial moving forward.

Wests Tigers are the West Tigers and we love them for it. We are also quick to bag them when it goes wrong as it did against St George Illawarra. Reports suggest that the inmates are running the asylum so to speak but personally I can't see 'Shifty' Sheens letting that happen. Come July/August the entire Rugby League community will marvel at the feats of Marshall, Farah and company.

Canterbury and Warriors played the game of the season so far in my opinion. 32-16 in favour of the Bulldogs wasn't a fair reflection of the skills on display from both sides. The 'dogs first 20 minutes was outstanding jumping to a 16-0 lead early. Enter Feleti Mateo and the Warriors came roaring back to life. Mateo off the bench was simply untouchable setting up two tries and scoring one himself to get New Zealand back into the contest. Not 100% sure about his allegiance with Tonga but if he has changed his loyalty to New South Wales he will certainly be hard to leave out.

And what to say about the Eels. Something has to change and change fast. I really feel for Nathan Hindmarsh who busts his guts every week for that club. The recruitment at Parramatta reminds me of the England cricket team of the 90's. Looking for a superstar to save them instantly and when it doesn't happen the s#!t hits the fan. Chris Sandow's signing had bad news all over it. Sandow catches fire a few games a year and isn't worth the same amount of money as a Billy Slater or Cameron Smith. What this has done has left them short of cash to recruit in other positions i.e. finding some forwards with some mongrel and a bit of class.

The early player movements i.e. Dave Taylor and Beau Scott is farcical. Commission needs to address this asap.

Apart from that the footy in general has been pretty good. The competition will only get stronger as Origin sides will be named in the next 6 or 7 weeks.