LU Team of the Week - NRL Round 3

As chosen by our Live Updaters, we reveal our best 17 of the third round of the 2016 NRL Season, together with a full list of LeagueUnlimited.com Player of the Year points.

Fullback - Cameron Munster (Storm)
Exceptional on kick returns and dangerous in attack. Scored a try and played like he was an experienced fullback in lieu of Billy Slater.

Wing - Semi Radradra (Eels) and Tom Trbojevic (Sea Eagles)
There was no player more dominant and with a greater impact than big Semi in Friday night's win by Parramatta over Canterbury. A constant threat with the ball in hand, crossing for a double and setting up the other, the Fijian flyer was kept quiet in the opening fortnight, but made his mark on Friday. Trbojevic used his speed and footwork to craft his way through the Sharks line on a number of occasions - most notably in his scoring play which saw him outpace Ben Barba over 20 metres.

Centres - Michael Jennings (Eels) and Will Chambers (Storm)
Jennings looked lethal down the edges for Parramatta in a game the blue-and-golds dominated from start to finish. Chambers wasn't anything flash but again did enough to be listed here three weeks running after a solid performance in Melbourne's win over the Warriors.

Halves - Gareth Widdop (Dragons) and Johnathan Thurston (Cowboys)
It's taken a couple of weeks but ol' JT is in the Team of the Week. Part of several key plays on Thursday night in the premiers' thrashing of the Roosters, Thurston just edged out halves partner Michael Morgan for the gig. Gareth Widdop's been a consistent performer in an under-performing Dragons outfit of late, but his calm hand helped guide the Red V to a vital win over the Rabbitohs.

Front Rowers - Ryan James (Titans) and Jesse Bromwich (Storm)
Melbourne were desperate for metres all game and particularly in the second half Bromwich delivered. Playing 70 minutes, it was a tireless performance from one of the Storm's big men. Ryan James had plenty of impact off the bench for the Titans, scoring a try and performing 15 hit-ups for a gangbusting 133 metres gained.

Hooker - Matt Parcell (Sea Eagles)
A rough cut diamond unearthed for the boys from the Northern Beaches. Parcell put his body on the line and was in and around everything through the contest. He picked up a try and racked up a mass of tackles which aided the Sea Eagles to get the field position required to take control of the contest.

Second Rowers - Sia Soliola (Raiders) and Tyrone Peachey (Panthers)
Both were key cogs in keeping their sides in the contest when a loss looked possible in tight circumstances. Peachey's ability to create second phase play ensured the Panthers were in a position to pip the Broncos at the post while Soliola's contribution and tireless work for Canberra in extra time ensured the Knights wouldn't send their fans home with more than a point for their troubles. Bagged a try of his own, too!

Lock - Jack de Belin (Dragons)
Figured out his best job was running straight and hard - and it reaped results. The Dragons made immeasurable metres on the back of his work and benefited from his hard work in defence in a gritty, wet SCG showdown.

Interchange
Aiden Tolman (Bulldogs)
Michael Morgan (Cowboys)
Jarrod Mullen (Knights)
Ashley Taylor (Titans)

Honourable mentions: Ken Edwards (Eels), Elliot Whitehead (Raiders), Te Maire Martin (Panthers), Anthony Milford (Broncos), Cooper Cronk (Storm), Andrew Fifita (Sharks)

LeagueUnlimited.com Player of the Year Points - NRL Round 3

North Queensland Cowboys 40 Sydney Roosters 0
Judge: Jamie Mancini
3 points - Johnathan Thurston
2 points - Michael Morgan
1 point - Ethan Lowe

Parramatta Eels 20 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 6
Judge: Robert Crosby
3 points - Semi Radradra
2 points - Aiden Tolman
1 point - Ken Edwards

Newcastle Knights 24-24 Canberra Raiders
Judge: Mick Rad
3 points - Iosia Soliola
2 points - Jarrod Mullen
1 point - Elliot Whitehead

Penrith Panthers 23 Brisbane Broncos 22
Judge: Aaron Thomas
3 points - Tyrone Peachey
2 points - Te Maire Martin
1 point - Anthony Milford

Gold Coast Titans 30 Wests Tigers 18
Judge: Paul Jobber
3 points - Ashley Taylor
2 points - Ryan James
1 point - Kevin Naiqama

Melbourne Storm 21 Warriors 14
Judge: Jeff Dickinson-Fox
3 points - Jesse Bromwich
2 points - Cooper Cronk
1 point - Cameron Munster

St George Illawarra Dragons 8 South Sydney Rabbitohs 6
Judge: Jack Clifton
3 points - Gareth Widdop
2 points - Jack de Belin
1 point - Mitch Rein

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 22 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12
Judge: Aaron Thomas
3 points - Matt Parcell
2 points - Tom Trbojevic
1 point - Andrew Fifita

2016 LeagueUnlimited.com Player of the Year Leaderboard after Round 3

6 points - Anthony Milford

5 points - Mitchell Moses, Cooper Cronk, Gareth Widdop

4 points - Ken Edwards, Cameron Munster, Johnathan Thurston, Jesse Bromwich

3 points - Josh Reynolds, Shaun Fensom, Jason Taumalolo, Greg Inglis, Zeb Taia, Moses Mbye, Darius Boyd, Josh Papalii, Sam Burgess, Chad Townsend, James Tedesco, Ethan Lowe, Semi Radradra, Iosia Soliola, Tyrone Peachey, Ashley Taylor, Matt Parcell

2 points - Corey Oates, Sam Kasiano, Aidan Sezer, Sauaso Sue, Adam Reynolds, Tyrone Roberts, Sam McKendry, Latrell Mitchell, Lachlan Coote, Aaron Gray, Ben Barba, Will Chambers, Michael Morgan, Aiden Tolman, Jarrod Mullen, Te Maire Martin, Ryan James, Jack de Belin, Tom Trbojevic

1 point - Manu Ma'u, Will Hopoate, Trent Merrin, James Gavet, Joe Burgess, Agnatius Paasi, Luke Brooks, Young Tonumaipea, David Fifita, Nathan Peats, Cody Walker, Sam Williams, Bodene Thompson, James Graham, Elliot Whitehead, Kevin Naiqama, Mitch Rein, Andrew Fifita