changed their name again, this time to the geographically indistinct "Bulldogs" and the Auckland Warriors were re-branded the New Zealand Warriors at the end of the season. Advertising For the first time since farewelling Tina Turner in 1995 the NRL used a major recording star in its promotional campaign and accessed a media budget that saw the launch ad shown regularly throughout the season. Sydney advertising agency VCD in the last of their four-year tenure on the NRL account shot an ad with Tom Jones performing on stage alongside hi-kicking female dancers, the 1993 Salt-N-Pepa hit Whatta Man with lyrics re-worked as "What A Game". Records and statistics Martin Lang ran 4,571 metres with the ball in 2000, more than any other player in the competition. Melbourne Storm club record for their biggest ever win and most points in a game : 70–10 over St. George Illawarra Dragons in round 5. Melbourne Storm club record for their biggest ever loss : 50–4 loss to St. George Illawarra Dragons in round 18. St. George Illawarra Dragons club record for their biggest ever win : 50–4 over Melbourne Storm in round 18. North Queensland Cowboys scored their first ever 50 points in a game: 50–10 over Northern Eagles in round 8. Ladder Finals series The biggest upset of the 2000 Finals series was in the 3rd Qualifying Final when 7th placed Parramatta Eels beat 2nd placed Sydney Roosters 32-8 at the SFS. It was nearly a similar story for Minor Premiers' the Brisbane Broncos when they came from 20-6 down at halftime to win 34-20 against 8th placed Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the 4th Qualifying Final at QSAC. The Sydney Roosters also made a famous comeback when they came from 16-2 down at halftime to win 26-20 against the Newcastle Knights in the 1st Preliminary Final at the SFS to earn a spot in the Grand final against Brisbane. Chart Grand final Player statistics The following statistics are as of the conclusion of Round 26. Top 5 point scorers Top 5 try scorers Top 5 goal scorers 2000 Transfers Players Coaches References External links NRL official website NRL CEO David Moffat discusses the Tom Jones ad 1