The Pirates beat the Cheats. That's the headline, and it's not a small one — Andrew Brayshaw posting 60 from the interchange tackle slot was the engine, but Brodie Grundy's 40 in the ruck and Lachie Whitfield's 32 across the midfield were the supporting acts that turned a tight contest into a 36-point margin. The Cheats slip to second, which is the kind of demotion that doesn't really matter unless it does. Sainta's Sinners thumped Fabulous Phils, Tom Atkins doing his weekly 54-tackle routine and Jai Newcombe (30) chipping in. The Sinners are now 3-5 with a percentage above 100, which is the league's annual reminder that the wins column and the points-for column don't always agree. Nick Daicos went 42 for the Phils — a quietly impressive number from someone who, when you remember he's only a few seasons in, is still essentially a kid wearing his dad's number. Western Suburbs Walkabout edged South East Suburban Flannie in a high-scoring affair, Archie Roberts (42) and Sam Berry (42) sharing the load. Jeremy Cameron managed 20 — perfectly respectable, just not a 61. Cody Rhodes can't main event every pay-per-view either.