Mole's round 24 team of the week: The 'under-rated' star who can drag sorry Roosters to finals
The Mole's round 24 team of the week.
1. Nick Meaney (Storm)
Scored a try and had a hand in several others as the Purple People trampled over the Raiders in Melbourne.
2. Sunia Turuva (Panthers)
Posted a try and ran for a game-high 256 metres as Penrith outclassed Manly out wide at Brookvale on Thursday night.
3. Stephen Crichton (Panthers)
Scored two fine tries and ran for 163 metres with four tackle breaks as the Panthers proved far too good for Manly.
4. Billy Smith (Roosters)
Showed his class and evasive skills with a slick try and some other good runs as the Roosters steamed home to beat the Dolphins.
5. Deine Mariner (Broncos)
Scored two tries and made three line breaks in his best game in the NRL to date as the Broncos slaughtered the Eels.
6. Braydon Trindall (Sharks)
Had a hand in three tries in his team's big win over the Titans on Friday night. Will retain his place ahead of Matt Moylan.
7. Drew Hutchison (Roosters)
Much under-rated player bagged two tries as the Roosters stormed home to beat the Dolphins and keep their finals hopes alive.
8. Addin Fonua-Blake (Warriors)
Scored a try and ran for over 250 metres against the Tigers in heavy conditions to continue his stellar season for the Kiwi side in Hamilton.
9. Reed Mahoney (Bulldogs)
Worked his butt off in a well beaten team in Newcastle, making more tackles than any player on the field, scoring a try and making a line break.