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NRL power rankings: round 5

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Even without Adam Reynolds, South Sydney remain the benchmark.

Souths (last week: 2) Scraped over the line in a controversial match with the Dogs, but remain the benchmark. Injury to Adam Reynolds the obvious detractor.

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Souths (last week: 2) Scraped over the line in a controversial match with the Dogs, but remain the benchmark. Injury to Adam Reynolds the obvious detractor.Credit:Getty Images

Roosters (last week: 1) A shock loss, to say the least, against the Sharks last week and they face a tough ask on Friday night against Brisbane.

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Roosters (last week: 1) A shock loss, to say the least, against the Sharks last week and they face a tough ask on Friday night against Brisbane.Credit:Getty Images

Broncos (last week: 6) Deserve their climb with just the one loss, but must aim up against elite company. Spanked by Souths in round one, meet the Roosters this week.

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Broncos (last week: 6) Deserve their climb with just the one loss, but must aim up against elite company. Spanked by Souths in round one, meet the Roosters this week.Credit:Getty Images

Bulldogs (last week: 3) Close enough last week, but tumble down after the suspension of James Graham, David Klemmer and Sam Kasiano. Nasty business, that.

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Bulldogs (last week: 3) Close enough last week, but tumble down after the suspension of James Graham, David Klemmer and Sam Kasiano. Nasty business, that.Credit:Getty Images

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Storm (last week: 5) Billy Slater looks to be out for a month, but the Storm are being, well, the Storm again in 2015. And doing it pretty well.

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Storm (last week: 5) Billy Slater looks to be out for a month, but the Storm are being, well, the Storm again in 2015. And doing it pretty well.Credit:Getty Images

Knights (last week: 4) Flat as a pancake against the Dragons in the wet and didn't register a point. But we'll take on trust after their strong start to 2015.

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Knights (last week: 4) Flat as a pancake against the Dragons in the wet and didn't register a point. But we'll take on trust after their strong start to 2015.Credit:Getty Images

Panthers (last week: 7) The jets have cooled after back-to-back losses. Need to rebound when they host Manly.

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Panthers (last week: 7) The jets have cooled after back-to-back losses. Need to rebound when they host Manly.Credit:Getty Images

Dragons (last week: 9) Benji Marshall says the attack has started to flow and pitched a shutout against the Knights. Promising signs.

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Dragons (last week: 9) Benji Marshall says the attack has started to flow and pitched a shutout against the Knights. Promising signs.Credit:Getty Images

Cowboys (last week: 13) Up they go ... The big movers are the men from the north, with the Cowboys walloping Penrith for their second win of the year. Can they keep improving?

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Cowboys (last week: 13) Up they go ... The big movers are the men from the north, with the Cowboys walloping Penrith for their second win of the year. Can they keep improving?Credit:Getty Images

Tigers (last week: 12) Going along alright are the Tiges, and were far too good for the Eels. Fringe finals contenders?

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Tigers (last week: 12) Going along alright are the Tiges, and were far too good for the Eels. Fringe finals contenders? Credit:Getty Images

Warriors (last week: 8) Dropping down the ladder and the rankings. Well beaten by the Storm and must return fire when the host the Tigers.

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Warriors (last week: 8) Dropping down the ladder and the rankings. Well beaten by the Storm and must return fire when the host the Tigers.Credit:Getty Images

Raiders (last week: 14) Got the chocolates against Manly and aren't the wooden spoon candidates many suspected.

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Raiders (last week: 14) Got the chocolates against Manly and aren't the wooden spoon candidates many suspected. Credit:Getty Images

Eels (last week: 11) Couldn't back up their win over Souths but should go very close when the host the Titans.

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Eels (last week: 11) Couldn't back up their win over Souths but should go very close when the host the Titans.Credit:Getty Images

Sharks (last week: 16) Had a win over the Roosters to break the duck. Need to keep this ball rolling.

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Sharks (last week: 16) Had a win over the Roosters to break the duck. Need to keep this ball rolling.Credit:Getty Images

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Titans (last week: 15) Trying hard in trying circumstances. Wins still few and far between, unfortunately.

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Titans (last week: 15) Trying hard in trying circumstances. Wins still few and far between, unfortunately.Credit:Chris Hyde

Manly (last week: 10) Just not happening at Brookvale and are officially last on the ladder. Last here, too.

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Manly (last week: 10) Just not happening at Brookvale and are officially last on the ladder. Last here, too.Credit:Getty Images