LeagueUnlimited Team of the Week - Round 8

The LeagueUnlimited Team of the Week is back again in 2015. Chosen by our Live Updaters, this team puts together the best performances of the Round, and builds a team worthy of taking on any in the NRL.


Fullback: Matt Moylan (Panthers)
Moylan was outstanding for the Panthers, scoring a try and kicking 5 goals. He always looked dangerous with the ball in his hands, and provided some attacking spark for his side when they needed it.

Wing: Kevin Naiqama (Tigers)
Not only did he score an excellent try himself, but Naiqama also made highlight reels country wide after his acrobatic flick back to Tedesco to score the Tigers first try. Whether it's trained or not, outside backs this days certainly have some great skills.

Centre: James Roberts (Titans)
His usual explosive self, the Warriors defence had few answers to the speed and explosive power of James Roberts. He picked up his 9th try of the season, and was a key part of the Titans' win.

Centre: Anthony Milford (Broncos)
Milford showed his speed and class against the Eels with a double. He looked threatening whenever he took the line on, and is finally starting to look comfortable settling into his place in the Broncos' side.

Wing: Dallin Watene Zelezniak (Panthers)
Watene Zelezniak was solid in both attack and defence, making a crucial tackle with 8 minutes remaining to keep the Sharks at bay. He had a hand in two of the Panthers tries, and gave himself a solid chance of making the Kiwi Test squad.

Five-Eight: Daly Cherry-Evans (Sea Eagles)
Cherry-Evans controlled his team and his kicking game was very good. Laid on both tries for his team with quality assists

Halfback: Benji Marshall (Dragons)
Benji was back to his best. His first two kicks weren't great, but after that every kick he placed was perfect. Marshall was also great in attack, setting up tries and worrying the defence with his running game.

Lock: Jack de Belin (Dragons)
Usually renowned for his defence, Jack de Belin has certainly stepped up his attacking game in the last few weeks. He was still bruising in defence, but coupled it with some great angles and a nice offload as well.

Second Row: Wade Graham (Sharks)
Graham played superbly in the first half and was the Sharks best against the Panthers. If all of the Sharks players put in the effort that this bloke does, they'd be top 4 all season long.

Second Row: Akuila Uate (Knights)
Perhaps an odd choice in the second row, but it'd be entertaining to watch if nothing else. The Uate of old almost stole the show for the Knights against the Cowboys. Powerful runs and an exciting try gave his team a chance!

Prop: James Tamou (Cowboys)
Another huge game from the big representative forward. Tamour made 177 metres, and a number of important tackles throughout the game to help the Cowboys to victory.

Hooker: Kurt Baptiste (Raiders)
Coming off the bench, the former Bronco provided the spark to ignite the Raiders second half fightback. Played a major role in setting up Shannon Boyd's try.

Prop: Josh McGuire (Broncos)
Another trademan like display from the big man, running for nearly 130m, 28 tackles and scored a try after halftime to put his team in the box seat.

Interchange: Marika Koroibete, Luke Keary, Kane Elgey, Lachlan Coote


Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs v Wests Tigers
3 points - Kevin Naiqama (Wing)
2 points - James Tedesco (Fullback)
1 points - Curtis Rona (Wing)

Warriors v Gold Coast Titans
3 points - Kane Elgey (Halfback)
2 points - James Roberts (Centre)
1 points - Anthony Don (Wing)

Newcastle Knights v North Queensland Cowboys
3 points - James Tamou (Prop)
2 points - Lachlan Coote (Fullback)
1 points - Akuila Uate (Wing)

Sydney Roosters v St. George Illawarra Dragons
3 points - Benji Marshall (Halfback)
2 points - Jack de Belin (Interchange)
1 points - Josh Dugan (Fullback)

Melbourne Storm v Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
3 points - Daly Cherry-Evans (Halfback)
2 points - Marika Koroibete (Wing)
1 points - Cooper Cronk (Halfback)

Brisbane Broncos v Parramatta Eels
3 points - Josh McGuire (Prop)
2 points - Anthony Milford (Five Eighth)
1 points - Bureta Faraimo (Wing)

Penrith Panthers v Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
3 points - Matt Moylan (Fullback)
2 points - Dallin Watene Zelezniak (Wing)
1 points - Wade Graham (Second Row)

South Sydney Rabbitohs v Canberra Raiders
3 points - Luke Keary (Halfback)
2 points - Kurt Baptiste (Interchange)
1 points - Edrick Lee (Wing)


The Story so Far...

10 points - Cameron Smith

9 points - Matt Moylan, Johnathan Thurston

8 points - Jarrod Mullen, James Tedesco, Moses Mbye, Ben Hunt, Luke Keary, Benji Marshall

7 points - Marika Koroibete, Matthew Scott, Anthony Milford, Blake Austin, James Roberts

6 points - Jack Bird, Daly Cherry-Evans, Jesse Bromwich, Mitchell Pearce, Aidan Sezer, Chris Sandow, Pat Richards, Kane Elgey, Josh Dugan

5 points - Kevin Naiqama, Adam Reynolds, Justin Hodges, James Maloney, Manu Vatuvei, Paul Gallen

4 points - Shaun Johnson, Valentine Holmes, Cooper Cronk, Lachlan Coote, Jack de Belin, James Graham, Jamie Soward

3 points - Nathan Peats, Tohu Harris, Dylan Walker, Curtis Rona, Tyson Frizell, Corey Norman, Michael Ennis, James Tamou, Josh McGuire, Frank Paul Nuuausala, Kurt Baptiste, Sam Williams, Konrad Hurrell, Gareth Widdop, Jake Granville, Luke Brooks, Josh Mansour, Dane Gagai, Timoteo Lafai, George Burgess, Ben Matulino, Iosia Soliola, William Hopoate, Jordan Kahu

2 points - Semi Radradra, Jason Nightingale, Chris Heighington, Jamal Idris, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Danny Wicks, Sam Thaiday, Will Matthews, Boyd Cordner, Greg Eastwood, Nate Myles, Paul Vaughan, William Zillman, James Segeyaro, Jack Wighton, Jason Taumalolo, Sam Tomkins, Dylan Napa, Ryan Hoffman, Reece Robinson, Issac Luke, Glenn Stewart, Blake Ferguson, Beau Scott, Dallin Watene Zelezniak, Chad Townsend, Brett Stewart, Joseph Leilua, Luke Douglas, Trent Merrin

1 points - Edrick Lee, Michael Jennings, Robbie Farah, Wade Graham, Tyler Randell, Akuila Uate, Anthony Don, Greg Inglis, Bureta Faraimo, John Folau, Simon Mannering, Mitch Rein, Billy Slater, David Klemmer, Chris Houston, Aaron Woods, Mike Cooper, Tim Grant, Kade Snowden, Jarrod Croker, Tony Williams, Brett Morris, Dylan Farrell, Josh Reynolds, Peter Mata'utia, Jake Trbojevic, Matthew Wright, Ben Barba, Ryan James,