The Mole's round six Team of the Week: Brandon Smith 'proving his worth' after 'disappointing' 2023
Cream rises to the top
The Roosters overcame a horror injury list to spring an upset against the Knights with two superstars stamping their authority on the team.
Both made The Mole's round six Team of the Week.
Scroll on to see who else stood out from the round's eight games.
1. Joey Manu (Roosters)
The best fullback not playing regular fullback in the NRL. Did a great job filling in for James Tedesco, passing the magic 300 metre running mark.
2. Ronaldo Mulitalo (Sharks)
Scored two tries and set two up in a slick performance on the flank against the injury-hit Rabbitohs on Saturday night. Is he now the best winger in the league?
3. Bronson Xerri (Bulldogs)
Great in a losing side, setting up two tries and running for over 200 metres in Melbourne.
4. Selwyn Cobbo (Broncos)
Back to his best after a bit of a slow start to the season, scoring two tries and running for 200 metres in the Battle of Brisbane against the Dolphins.
5. Josh Addo-Carr (Bulldogs)
Scored an authentic hat-trick - three straight tries - in the narrow loss to the Storm.
6. Dylan Brown (Eels)
Played at seven but has to get into the team - this tough little competitor made more metres than any Parra player in the win over the Cowboys - not often you can say that about a halfback.
7. Daly Cherry-Evans (Sea Eagles)
Game 311 was a DCE special, scoring two first-half tries, kicking well and coming up with big effort plays in the draw in Auckland.
8. Joseph Tapine (Raiders)
Ran for over 300 metres - a remarkable effort for a prop - and constantly bent back the Titans' defensive line.
9. Brandon Smith (Roosters)
Superb out of dummyhalf in the upset win over the Knights - proving his worth this season after a disappointing year in 2023.
