The Mole's Team of the Week: 'Better than Cleary?': Jahrome Hughes performance sparks question
Storm powers on
The Melbourne Storm took another big scalp in round 16 to cement their position at the top of the ladder, knocking off the high flying Dolphins in Brisbane.
And there's one key man who has stepped up to the mark in recent weeks, with Jahrome Hughes one again imperious.
He wears the No.7 jersey in The Mole's Team of the Week.
Scroll on to see who joins him in the side.
1. Trai Fuller (Dolphins)
All heart in a beaten team, this mighty mite scored a try and ran for nearly 200 metres. One of the success stories of 2024.
2. Will Warbrick (Storm)
Came back from injury in fine style on Friday night, scoring a try and laying on two more as the Storm out-lasted the Dolphins in a thriller.
3. Taane Milne (Rabbitohs)
On a night not made for centres, ran for well over 200 metres against Manly and took a power of stopping every time he took the ball up.
4. Adam Doueihi (Tigers)
A stunning comeback to the NRL against Canberra after over 12 months out with a try and more than 200 run metres. After all his setbacks, one of the feel-good stories of the year.
5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira (Titans)
Bagged a club record four tries in the record rout of the hapless Warriors on the Gold Coast on Saturday afternoon. Is there a quicker player in the game?
6. Jayden Campbell (Titans)
Broke the record for most points in a game by a Titan with a try and 11 goals from as many attempts for 26 points. Also laid on three tries for good measure.
7. Jahrome Hughes (Storm)
Is this guy better than Nathan Cleary? The question has to be asked after another flawless performance in the narrow win over the Dolphins. Scored a try and laid on two others, as well as kicking superbly.
8. Terrell May (Roosters)
Showed a remarkable motor to play 80 minutes in the front row in the heavy conditions on Saturday night against Canterbury, breaking the 200 metres run mark.
9. Brandon Smith (Roosters)
Dropped for disciplinary reasons last week, he responded in fine style, playing his best game of the year in the impressive win over the Bulldogs in terrible conditions on the Central Coast on Saturday night.
