David Klemmer: You want to be playing in finals, not watching them on TV

Last week's elimination final between South Sydney and the Sydney Roosters has attracted a heap of controversy, but the majority of fans found it engrossing viewing. Picture by Mark Kohlbe, Getty Images

EVERY NRL player enjoys their holidays at the end of the long, hard season, but by the same token, it was tough last weekend sitting back and watching the first round of the finals.

The goal at the start of pre-season is to be involved in the play-offs, and when you miss out, it makes you feel pretty jealous of those teams who are still alive and kicking.