Meanwhile the Eels and Tigers surely set records when it comes to my pain felt while watching a game of rugby league. With almost every game having serious implications, Round 22 produced its fair share of talking points. Here are 20 thoughts from a historic Round 22 of NRL action:1. To turn Newcastle from a Wooden Spoon team into a Finals team is beyond anything that could have been expected. The rugby union star's departure has upset the rugby fans ranks in a big way.