One down, 24 to go.

The first eight games of the 2021 NRL season didn't just provide us with our initial set of winners and losers, it raised 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.

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Sydney Roosters

How deep do they bat?

Despite sitting atop the table following their systematic plucking of the Sea Eagles, Sydney enter their Round 2 clash against the Tigers sans multiple big names.

With no Boyd Corner again, no Victor Radley after his party pooping efforts, no crusher tackling Angus Crichton and rake Jake Friend once again unavailable due to a head knock, it will be a light on Chook's side that runs onto Campbelltown Sports Stadium on Sunday.

Although Trent Robinson would have loved access to this forward quartet with more than 600 first-grade appearances to their name, the 17-man squad he named on Tuesday should have far too much firepower for โ€˜Madge's' Tigers.

Even though these names are missing, the Chook's pen is so stacked that Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is still coming off the bench. It's so tight that we should call the RSPCA.

The only issues Robinson faces is how to reset his Rooster's focus and eliminate any complacency.

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