Tuesday's Expert Wrap - NRL Round 3

Tuesday's Expert compiles all the scores and scorers from the weekend's action, plus match details and player of the year points. Here's your look at Round 3!

All times listed are in AEDT (NSW/VIC).
Subtract one hour for AEST (QLD).
Add two hours for NZDT (Auckland).

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2015 National Rugby League - Telstra Premiership
ROUND 3 - March 20, 21, 22, 23


Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 12 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16
Venue: Brookvale Oval
Date: Friday 20 March 2015 at 7:35pm
Crowd: 10498
Halftime Score: Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 4 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10

LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match:
3 points - Timoteo Lafai
2 points - Moses Mbye
1 point - James Graham

MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES (12)
Tries: Feleti Mateo, Steve Matai, Peta Hiku
Conversions: Steve Matai (0/1), Daly Cherry-Evans (0/2)

CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS (16)
Tries: Timoteo Lafai (2), Sam Perrett
Conversions: Trent Hodkinson (2/3)

Match Report: Lafai double sinks Manly - Jack Clifton


Brisbane Broncos 44 North Queensland Cowboys 22
Venue: Suncorp Stadium
Date: Friday 20 March 2015 at 8:35pm
Crowd: 40047
Halftime Score: Brisbane Broncos 32 North Queensland Cowboys 6

LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match:
3 points - Jordan Kahu
2 points - Anthony Milford
1 point - Lachlan Coote

BRISBANE BRONCOS (44)
Tries: Ben Hunt, Corey Parker, Josh McGuire, Lachlan Maranta (2), Andrew McCullough, Justin Hodges, Jordan Kahu
Conversions: Corey Parker (6/8)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS (22)
Tries: Michael Morgan, Kyle Feldt (2), Justin O'Neill
Conversions: Johnathan Thurston (3/4)

Match Report: Kahu brings the heat as Broncos buck Cowboys - Sam Flanagan


Warriors 29 Parramatta Eels 16
Venue: Mt Smart Stadium
Date: Saturday 21 March 2015 at 3:00pm
Crowd: 14112
Halftime Score: Warriors 22 Parramatta Eels 0

LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match:
3 points - Manu Vatuvei
2 points - Ryan Hoffman
1 point - William Hopoate

WARRIORS (29)
Tries: Ryan Hoffman, Solomone Kata (2), Tuimoala Lolohea, Manu Vatuvei
Field Goals: Shaun Johnson (1/1)
Conversions: Shaun Johnson (4/5)
Penalty Goals: Shaun Johnson (0/1)

PARRAMATTA EELS (16)
Tries: Brad Takairangi, Reece Robinson, David Gower
Conversions: Reece Robinson (2/3)

Match Report: Warriors too good for Eels at home - Hayley Maher


Canberra Raiders 20 St. George Illawarra Dragons 22
Venue: GIO Stadium
Date: Saturday 21 March 2015 at 5:30pm
Crowd: 11774
Halftime Score: Canberra Raiders 20 St. George Illawarra Dragons 8

LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match:
3 points - Blake Austin
2 points - Jason Nightingale
1 point - Mike Cooper

CANBERRA RAIDERS (20)
Tries: Josh Hodgson, Iosia Soliola, Blake Austin
Conversions: Jarrod Croker (3/3)
Penalty Goals: Jarrod Croker (1/1)

ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS (22)
Tries: Trent Merrin, Jason Nightingale, Mitch Rein, Joel Thompson
Conversions: Gareth Widdop (2/4)
Penalty Goals: Gareth Widdop (1/1)

Match Report: Dragons run down rueful Raiders - Justin Davies, with additional reporting by Josh Robertson


Melbourne Storm 36 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 18
Venue: AAMI Park
Date: Saturday 21 March 2015 at 7:30pm
Crowd: 13015
Halftime Score: Melbourne Storm 20 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6

LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match:
3 points - Tohu Harris
2 points - Cooper Cronk
1 point - Cameron Smith

MELBOURNE STORM (36)
Tries: Tohu Harris (2), Cameron Smith, Cooper Cronk, Marika Koroibete, Will Chambers
Conversions: Cameron Smith (6/6)

CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS (18)
Tries: Jeff Robson, Valentine Holmes, Andrew Fifita
Conversions: Michael Gordon (3/3)

Match Report: Seagulls take over as Storm cruise to victory - Josh Robertson


South Sydney Rabbitohs 20 Wests Tigers 6
Venue: ANZ Stadium
Date: Sunday 22 March 2015 at 4:00pm
Crowd: 23211
Halftime Score: South Sydney Rabbitohs 10 Wests Tigers 6

LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match:
3 points - Dylan Walker
2 points - Adam Reynolds
1 point - Tim Grant

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS (20)
Tries: Alex Johnston, Dylan Walker (2), Greg Inglis
Conversions: Adam Reynolds (2/4)

WESTS TIGERS (6)
Tries: Robbie Farah
Conversions: Pat Richards (1/1)

Match Report: Walker stars as Rabbitohs overcome Tigers - Robert Crosby


Gold Coast Titans 18 Newcastle Knights 20
Venue: Cbus Super Stadium
Date: Sunday 22 March 2015 at 6:30pm
Crowd: 6962
Halftime Score: Gold Coast Titans 6 Newcastle Knights 14

LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match:
3 points - Aidan Sezer
2 points - Jarrod Mullen
1 point - Kade Snowden

GOLD COAST TITANS (18)
Tries: Anthony Don, Aidan Sezer (2)
Conversions: Aidan Sezer (3/3)

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS (20)
Tries: Beau Scott, Dane Gagai, Jeremy Smith
Conversions: Tyrone Roberts (3/3)
Penalty Goals: Tyrone Roberts (1/1)

Match Report: Knights hold off brave Titans - LeagueUnlimited Media, with additional reporting by Josh Robertson


Sydney Roosters 20 Penrith Panthers 12
Venue: Allianz Stadium
Date: Monday 23 March 2015 at 7:00pm
Crowd: 10735
Halftime Score: Sydney Roosters 8 Penrith Panthers 6

LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match:
3 points - James Maloney
2 points - Blake Ferguson
1 point - Josh Mansour

SYDNEY ROOSTERS (20)
Tries: Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Blake Ferguson (2)
Conversions: James Maloney (3/3)
Penalty Goals: James Maloney (1/1)

PENRITH PANTHERS (12)
Tries: Jamal Idris, James Segeyaro
Conversions: Matt Moylan (2/2)

Match Report: Ferguson back on track as Roosters suffocate Panthers - Paul Jobber


Stay tuned to LeagueUnlimited.com later in the week for our Team of the Week article where you'll find our Player of the Year standings!