Two down, 23 to go.
The second round of the 2021 NRL season didn't just provide us with our second set of winners and losers, it raised yet another series of questions.
With each of the league's 16 teams set to do battle again this weekend, we attempted to answer the major issues facing their playing lists and coaches alike.
Gold Coast Titans
How do they extrapolate their winning form?
Having started the season with a tack flat performance against the Warriors, Justin Holbrook's Titans lived up to their pre-season hype against Kevin Walters' woeful Broncos.
It did take the Gold Coast to click into gear, but when Jarrod Wallace crossed the chalked line in the 20th minute, the horse had bolted from the gate.
Although the Parkwood franchise were content to put the cue in the rack after an hour, the scoreboard damage had already been done.
Whilst the Broncos were more punching bag than opposing pugilist for Holbrook's rising team, it is unlikely that the Cowboys will be put up much more of a fight this Sunday.
Despite this, Holbrook's message is likely to contain a warning about taking their opponent lightly as well as a message that 40-minutes of football may be enough when facing last season's wooden spooners, but it won't cut the mustard if they want to play September football.
With clashes against Canberra and Newcastle in the fortnight to follow, Holbrook must use this Sunday's clash as a chance to tune up before then.
