Leading into the final round of the 2017 season, there are a handful of numbers that suggest the NRL is on track for one of its worst turnouts, stats-wise, in years.
After 25 rounds, 7557 points have been scored in 184 matches, which is the lowest amount in the competition since 2011.
At the moment, Suliasi Vunivalu and Alex Johnston lead the battle for most tries scored, with 22 each, which is the lowest since Johnston scored 21.
While Nathan Cleary has scored the most points this season, with 212, that is the fewest scored by the leading point-scorer since Benji Marshall scored 211 in 2011.
The 2014 season edged over 7900 points, while four of the past five seasons have seen more than 7800 points scored.
Points scored after 26 rounds
7872 in 2016
7821 in 2015
7907 in 2014
7886 in 2013
7878 in 2012
The Storm have a points differential of +271, but other than Brisbane (+154) no other team has scored 100 points more than they’ve conceded, while five have -100 – which could increase to six if South Sydney lose by six points or more.
Last season, six teams had +200 points, while three had over +100. However, five teams have also conceded 100 points or more than they have conceded.
Eighty-nine of the 184 matches have been decided by ten points or less while ten matches have gone to golden point, which may be the reason for the lack of points.
However, 409 points were scored in the eight matches last week, so with 315 points to score, 2017 may avoid slumping to a six-year low.
BleakCity
Roar Rookie
Chris I think you've been listening too much to Craig Bellamy. A great game is a blowout like storm v souths rather than a try fest like Parra v Broncs which are both better than a low scoring nail biter like Roosters v Sharks??
BigJ
Roar Guru
I wish that were true i would be up to 300 articles if there wasn't
BigJ
Roar Guru
Go f#ck yourself Barry you cnt
BigJ
Roar Guru
GFYBYC
BigJ
Roar Guru
One,two, BigJ's coming for you Three, four, better locked the door Five, six get the curicfix Seven, eight stay up late Nine, ten never sleep again. Sweet dreams Big Daddy ha ha ha
The Barry
Roar Guru
Imaginary ones like JC don't count
The Barry
Roar Guru
I know what it means you dmb cnt The fact you think you're funny or clever or tricking anyone is embarrassing.
BigJ
Roar Guru
I got plenty of friends thanks Barry
BigJ
Roar Guru
Thats not whats it means Barry but keep trying!!!!!! GFYBYC!!!!
The Barry
Roar Guru
Clearly you're not well liked by anyone. Even your care workers won't let you have a toaster
The Barry
Roar Guru
Well there's the six well documented sides you've embarrassingly jumped ship to and from over the years like a backwards child and now you keep writing: Go For Your Bulldogs Yay Canterbury
BigJ
Roar Guru
Who said i asked for eternal life?? I just said im pretty confident it could happen big difference
TBJ
Guest
Hahahha, what editors??? None on this site.
Magnus M. Østergaard
Roar Guru
Warriors/Panthers (comeback), Panthers/Cowboys I, Storm/Roosters I, Cowboys/Storm !, Cowboys/Roosters, Raiders/Sea Eagles x 2 were all very good games by my reckoning
Big Daddy
Guest
Be careful of what you wish for. !!!
BigJ
Roar Guru
True but its the best i could think of
BigJ
Roar Guru
Seven now is it, I m curious what seven teams do i allegedly follow. Plus i ride my bike everywhere and i dont have a toaster, ha ha. GFYBYC.
The Barry
Roar Guru
It's because you follow seven teams. I'm not confident you'll survive a trip across the street. I'm constantly amazed that you've lasted this long without electrocuting yourself with a toaster.
The Barry
Roar Guru
Yeah the finish made that one exciting but overall it was a bludger of a game.
BigJ
Roar Guru
hey Scotty Minto's no 1 fan, how are you mate????