MONDAY'S EXPERT - 2024 NRL Round 23

A full wrap of the weekend's action - MONDAY'S EXPERT recaps all the teamsheets, details, scores and scorers from Round 23 of the NRL, with heaps more info like the current ladder, stats leaders, match review, POTY standings, crowd figures and fixtures for next week.

All listed times are AEST (NSW/QLD/VIC/ACT).

RELATED: See the full list of 2024 NRL Telstra Premiership Draw and Results.

Storm front moves through South Sydney

8 Aug 2024 10:47PM | Andy P

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16 Melbourne Storm 28
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park / Wanngal

Date: Thu, 8th August.   Kickoff: 7:50 PM.   Halftime: Melbourne 22-4.   Penalties: Melbourne 6-5.   Referee: Todd Smith.   Crowd: 8,973.

South Sydney: Gray, Myers, Milne, Kennar, Gagai; Wighton, Walker; Moale, Cook, Keppie, Murray (C), Chee-Kam, Koloamatangi. Int: Mamouzelos, Duncan, Burgess, Mitchell.
Melbourne: Papenhuyzen, Warbrick, Howarth, Meaney, Anderson; Munster, Hughes; Kamikamica, Grant (C), King, Blore, Loiero, Asofa-Solomona. Int: Wishart, Vaalepu, Lewis, MacDonald.

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS (16)
Tries: Fletcher Myers (2), Cameron Murray
Conversions: Fletcher Myers (2/3)

MELBOURNE STORM (28)
Tries: William Warbrick (2), Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Ryan Papenhuyzen, Grant Anderson
Conversions: Nick Meaney (3/5)
Penalty Goals: Nick Meaney (1/1)

Top eight hopefuls taught cruel lesson at home by a snappy Sharks side

9 Aug 2024 8:45PM | Aidan Edgecomb

Gold Coast Titans 0 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 44
Venue: Cbus Super Stadium, Robina / Yugambeh

Date: Fri, 9th August.   Kickoff: 6:00 PM.   Halftime: Cronulla 30-0.   Penalties: Gold Coast 12-5.   Referee: Adam Gee.   Crowd: 13,287.

Gold Coast: Kini, Khan-Pereira, Brimson, Sami, Fifita; Campbell, Foran (C); Fotuaika, Verrills, Jolliffe, Fifita, Haas, Randall. Int: Clark, Liu, Pahulu, Francis.
Cronulla: Kennedy, Katoa, Ramien, Iro, Stonestreet; Atkinson, Brailey; Rudolf, McInnes (C), Kaufusi, Nikora, Talakai, Williams. Int: Hunt, Berrell, Hazelton, Burns.

GOLD COAST TITANS (0)

CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS (44)
Tries: Toby Rudolf, Samuel Stonestreet (2), Jesse Ramien, Thomas Hazelton, Siosifa Talakai, Briton Nikora, Jack Williams
Conversions: Daniel Atkinson (6/8)

"Not even I know how Penrith escaped that!" - Harry Houdini

9 Aug 2024 11:45PM | Andrew Ferguson

Parramatta Eels 34 Penrith Panthers 36
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Parramatta / Burramattagal

Date: Fri, 9th August.   Kickoff: 8:00 PM.   Halftime: Parramatta 16-14.   Penalties: Parramatta 9-3.   Referee: Peter Gough.   Crowd: 18,852.

Parramatta: Gutherson (C), Tago, Penisini, Talagi, Russell; Brown, Asi; Campbell-Gillard, Hands, Greig, Lane, Cartwright, Matterson. Int: Lussick, Ofahengaue, Doorey, Keir.
Penrith: Laurie, Turuva, Tago, Mclean, To'o; Luai, Cleary (C); Leota, Kenny, Eisenhuth, Sorensen, Martin, Yeo. Int: Smith, Toelau, Geyer, Patea.

PARRAMATTA EELS (34)
Tries: Blaize Talagi, Clinton Gutherson (2), Jake Tago, Sean Russell, Viliami Penisini
Conversions: Clinton Gutherson (4/6)
Penalty Goals: Clinton Gutherson (1/2)

PENRITH PANTHERS (36)
Tries: Brian To'o (2), Izack Tago (2), Sunia Turuva (2)
Conversions: Nathan Cleary (5/6)
Penalty Goals: Nathan Cleary (1/1)

Turbo brings up 100 to send the Sea Eagles soaring

10 Aug 2024 5:06PM | Robert Crosby

Canberra Raiders 24 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 46
Venue: GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce / Ngunnawal

Date: Sat, 10th August.   Kickoff: 3:00 PM.   Halftime: Manly 18-12.   Penalties: Canberra 7-3.   Referee: Grant Atkins.   Crowd: 16,690.

Canberra: Weekes, Rapana, Timoko, Kris, Savage; Strange, Fogarty; Papalii, Starling, Tapine, Young, Whitehead (C), Smithies. Int: Cook, Mooney, Mariota, Sasagi.
Manly: Trbojevic, Saab, Talau, Garrick, Hopoate; Brooks, Cherry-Evans (C); Paseka, Croker, Brown, Olakau'atu, Lawton, Trbojevic. Int: Chan Kum Tong, Trbojevic, Bullemor, Sipley.

CANBERRA RAIDERS (24)
Tries: Josh Papali'i, Kaeo Weekes, Sebastian Kris, Xavier Savage
Conversions: Jamal Fogarty (4/4)
Penalty Goals: Jamal Fogarty (0/1)

MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES (46)
Tries: Tom Trbojevic (2), Tommy Talau, Ethan Bullemor, Daly Cherry-Evans, Lehi Hopoate, Taniela Paseka, Luke Brooks
Conversions: Reuben Garrick (7/8)

Staggs Night - Broncos take Carl Webb cup with comeback win

10 Aug 2024 7:36PM | Josh Robertson

North Queensland Cowboys 18 Brisbane Broncos 42
Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville / Wulgurukaba

Date: Sat, 10th August.   Kickoff: 5:30 PM.   Halftime: North Qld 18-12.   Penalties: North Qld 6-4.   Referee: Ashley Klein.   Crowd: 24,230.

North Qld: Drinkwater, Feldt, Holmes, Vailea, Taulagi; Dearden (C), Townsend; McLean, Robson, McIntyre, Luki, Nanai, Cotter. Int: Edwards, Finefeuiaki, Neame, Purdue.
Brisbane: Walsh, Karapani, Staggs, Mariner, Arthars; Rogers, Reynolds (C); Jensen, Walters, Willison, Piakura, Riki, Carrigan. Int: Mozer, Hetherington, Sailor, Taupau.

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS (18)
Tries: Tom Dearden, Kyle Feldt, Viliami Vailea
Conversions: Valentine Holmes (3/3)
Penalty Goals:

BRISBANE BRONCOS (42)
Tries: Corey Jensen, Deine Mariner, Joshua Rogers, Kotoni Staggs (2), Jordan Riki, Xavier Willison
Conversions: Adam Reynolds (7/7)

Sexton stars as Dogs solidify finals place

10 Aug 2024 9:23PM | AJ Lucantonio

St George Illawarra Dragons 10 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 28
Venue: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Carlton / Bidjigal

Date: Sat, 10th August.   Kickoff: 7:35 PM.   Halftime: Canterbury 20-10.   Penalties: Canterbury 4-2.   Referee: Gerard Sutton.   Crowd: 18,416.

St George Illawarra: Sloan, Lomax, Suli, Feagai, Tuipulotu; Flanagan, Hunt (C); Sele, Liddle, Lawrie, Leilua, Su'A, Eisenhuth. Int: Molo, De Belin, Faitala-Mariner, Couchman.
Canterbury: Tracey, Kiraz, Xerri, Crichton (C), Addo-Carr; Burton, Sexton; Curran, Mahoney, Hughes, Kikau, Preston, Mann. Int: Hayward, Hopoi, Morrin, Hayes.

ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS (10)
Tries: Zac Lomax, Tyrell Sloan
Conversions: Zac Lomax (1/2)

CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS (28)
Tries: Matt Burton, Bronson Xerri (2), Kurt Mann
Conversions: Matt Burton (4/4)
Penalty Goals: Matt Burton (2/2)

O'Sullivan delivers SOS as Dolphins skate past determined Warriors

11 Aug 2024 4:00PM | AJ Lucantonio

Dolphins 34 Warriors 32
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Milton / Yuggera-Turrbal

Date: Sun, 11th August.   Kickoff: 2:00 PM.   Halftime: Dolphins 20-6.   Penalties: Dolphins 4-3.   Referee: Wyatt Raymond.   Crowd: 28,056.

Dolphins: Tabuai-Fidow, Isaako, Averillo, Farnworth, Bostock; Nikorima, Katoa; Bromwich (C), Plath, Pangai Junior, Kaufusi, Lemuelu, Bromwich. Int: Keeley, Nicholls, Stone, O'Sullivan.
Warriors: Nicoll-Klokstad, Watene-Zelezniak, Leiataua, Tuivasa-Sheck, Kosi; Harris-Tavita, Martin; Fonua-Blake, Egan, Barnett (C), Niukore, Capewell, Walker. Int: Lussick, Ale, Tevaga, Sifakula.

DOLPHINS (34)
Tries: Felise Kaufusi, Herbie Farnworth (2), Kodi Nikorima, Jake Averillo
Field Goals: Jamayne Isaako (0/1)
Two Point Field Goals: Sean O'Sullivan (1/1)
Conversions: Jamayne Isaako (5/5)
Penalty Goals: Jamayne Isaako (1/1)

WARRIORS (32)
Tries: Edward Kosi, Kurt Capewell, Ali Leiataua, Te Maire Martin, Demitric Sifakula, Mitchell Barnett
Field Goals: Chanel Harris-Tavita (0/2)
Conversions: Chanel Harris-Tavita (4/6)

Knights look Sharpe as Tigers tumble again

11 Aug 2024 6:18PM | Kelly Hollis

Newcastle Knights 34 Wests Tigers 18
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, New Lambton / Awabakal

Date: Sun, 11th August.   Kickoff: 4:05 PM.   Halftime: Newcastle 22-12.   Penalties: Newcastle 8-7.   Referee: Belinda Sharpe.   Crowd: 22,183.

Newcastle: Ponga (C), Sharpe, Gagai, Mapapalangi, Marzhew; Gamble, Crossland; Saifiti, Brailey, Thompson, Frizell, Pearce-Paul, Elliott. Int: Cogger, Croker, Hetherington, Jones.
Wests Tigers: Bula, Alaimalo, Faataape, Doueihi, Staines; Galvin, Sezer; Utoikamanu, Koroisau (C), Klemmer, Porter, Fainu, Papali'i. Int: Da Silva, Seyfarth, Pole, Twal.

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS (34)
Tries: Tyson Frizell, Fletcher Sharpe (4), Krystian Mapapalangi
Conversions: Kalyn Ponga (5/6)

WESTS TIGERS (18)
Tries: Adam Doueihi, Solomona Faataape, Jahream Bula
Conversions: Aidan Sezer (3/3)

Sydney Roosters had a bye this round.

Round 23 ladder

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RLP stats leaders

Most tries

Most goals

Most points

Match review

St George Illawarra five-eighth Kyle Flanagan has been referred to the judiciary for an alleged bite on Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton, and will face the panel Tuesday night on that contrary conduct charge. Careless High Tackle charges for Mo Fotuaika (Titans) and Liam Martin (Panthers) will results in suspension as well. A handful of others have been fined.

Click here to find out the details on each and every charge.

LeagueUnlimited Player of the Year standings

Our writers issue points every game for who they judge as the best player on the field. Includes points accumulated during State of Origin series.

27 points - Daly Cherry-Evans (Sea Eagles 24, Maroons 3)

23 points - Jahrome Hughes (Storm), Dylan Edwards (Panthers 20, Blues 3)

18 points - James Tedesco (Roosters)

17 points - Reece Walsh (Broncos)

16 points - Ben Hunt (Dragons), Sam Walker (Roosters)

15 points - Jamal Fogarty (Raiders)

14 points - Nathan Cleary (Panthers), Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (Dolphins 12, Maroons 2), Angus Crichton (Roosters 10, Blues 4)

13 points - Keano Kini (Titans), Mitchell Moses (Eels 10, Blues 3)

12 points - Zac Lomax (Dragons), Isaah Yeo (Panthers), Te Maire Martin (Warriors), Matt Burton (Bulldogs), Latrell Mitchell (Rabbitohs 11, Blues 1)

11 points - Isaiya Katoa (Dolphins), AJ Brimson (Titans), Ronaldo Mulitalo (Sharks), Apisai Koroisau (Wests Tigers), Scott Drinkwater (Cowboys), Nicho Hynes (Sharks)

10 points - Clinton Gutherson (Eels), Braydon Trindall (Sharks), Brian To'o (Panthers), Eliesa Katoa (Storm), Jarome Luai (Panthers 9, Blues 1)

9 points - Dylan Brown (Eels), Keaon Koloamatangi (Rabbitohs), Reece Robson (Cowboys), Tyrell Sloan (Dragons)

8 points - Dane Gagai (Knights), Tom Trbojevic (Sea Eagles), Harry Grant (Storm), Josh Curran (Bulldogs), Reed Mahoney (Bulldogs), Tom Dearden (Cowboys), Kieran Foran (Titans), Damien Cook (Rabbitohs)

7 points - Jacob Kiraz (Bulldogs), Shaun Johnson (Warriors), Herbie Farnworth (Dolphins), Toby Sexton (Bulldogs), Ezra Mam (Broncos), Adam Reynolds (Broncos), Blayke Brailey (Sharks), Ryan Papenhuyzen (Storm), Connor Watson (Roosters), Selwyn Cobbo (Broncos), Patrick Carrigan (Broncos), Terrell May (Roosters)

6 points - Stephen Crichton (Bulldogs), Connor Tracey (Bulldogs), Tyran Wishart (Storm), Kaeo Weekes (Raiders), Jackson Hastings (Knights), Cody Walker (Rabbitohs), Lachlan Galvin (Wests Tigers), Jacob Preston (Bulldogs), David Fifita (Titans), Xavier Coates (Storm), Addin Fonua-Blake (Warriors), Viliame Kikau (Bulldogs), Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (Warriors), Joseph Manu (Roosters), William Kennedy (Sharks), Max Plath (Dolphins), Jaydn Su'A (Dragons 5, Maroons 1)

5 points - Dylan Lucas (Knights), Haumole Olakau'atu (Sea Eagles), Jordan Rapana (Raiders), Jayden Campbell (Titans), Luke Brooks (Sea Eagles), Jeremiah Nanai (Cowboys), Mitchell Barnett (Warriors), Lehi Hopoate (Sea Eagles), Kalyn Ponga (Knights), Kotoni Staggs (Broncos), Bradman Best (Knights), Jacob Liddle (Dragons), Jahream Bula (Wests Tigers), Trai Fuller (Dolphins), Jack Williams (Sharks), Kayal Iro (Sharks), Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Warriors)

4 points - David Armstrong (Knights), Reuben Cotter (Cowboys), Kodi Nikorima (Dolphins), James Fisher-Harris (Panthers), Dominic Young (Roosters), Chad Townsend (Cowboys), Ethan Strange (Raiders), Tyson Frizell (Knights), Victor Radley (Roosters), Zac Hosking (Raiders), Jackson Ford (Warriors), Hudson Young (Raiders), Josh Addo-Carr (Bulldogs), Cameron Murray (Rabbitohs), Lindsay Collins (Roosters), Joseph Tapine (Raiders)

3 points - Elliott Whitehead (Raiders), Jamayne Isaako (Dolphins), Fletcher Sharpe (Knights), Kyle Feldt (Cowboys), Daejarn Asi (Eels), Bryce Cartwright (Eels), Moeaki Fotuaika (Titans), Thomas Flegler (Dolphins), Daniel Atkinson (Sharks), Zac Laybutt (Cowboys), Jesse Marschke (Dragons), Euan Aitken (Dolphins), Morgan Smithies (Raiders), William Warbrick (Storm), Ben Trbojevic (Sea Eagles), Shawn Blore (Storm), Jason Saab (Sea Eagles), Payne Haas (Broncos), Jack de Belin (Dragons), Jack Cogger (Knights), Stefano Utoikamanu (Wests Tigers), Josh King (Storm), Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (Warriors), Thomas Hazelton (Sharks), Adam Elliott (Knights), Teig Wilton (Sharks), Wayde Egan (Warriors), Murray Taulagi (Cowboys), Sione Katoa (Sharks), Cameron Munster (Storm), Junior Paulo (Eels), Tyson Gamble (Knights), Nathan Brown (Sea Eagles), Matthew Timoko (Raiders)

2 points - Jye Gray (Rabbitohs), Chanel Harris-Tavita (Warriors), Izack Tago (Panthers), Scott Sorensen (Panthers), Samuela Fainu (Wests Tigers), Jake Clifford (Cowboys), Corey Waddell (Sea Eagles), Briton Nikora (Sharks), Luke Keary (Roosters), Grant Anderson (Storm), Heilum Luki (Cowboys), Jojo Fifita (Titans), Liam Martin (Panthers), Taane Milne (Rabbitohs), Toafofoa Sipley (Sea Eagles), Tolutau Koula (Sea Eagles), Tevita Pangai Junior (Dolphins), Phillip Sami (Titans), Sandon Smith (Roosters), Tanah Boyd (Titans), J'maine Hopgood (Eels), Jock Madden (Broncos), Deine Mariner (Broncos), Tommy Talau (Sea Eagles), Sualauvi Faalogo (Storm), Taine Tuaupiki (Warriors), Valentine Holmes (Cowboys), Jake Trbojevic (Sea Eagles), Luke Garner (Panthers), Isaiah Papali'i (Wests Tigers), Siosifa Talakai (Sharks), Billy Walters (Broncos)

1 point - Griffin Neame (Cowboys), Tallyn Da Silva (Wests Tigers), Mikaele Ravalawa (Dragons), Nat Butcher (Roosters), Jamie Humphreys (Sea Eagles), Christian Tuipulotu (Dragons), Jesse Arthars (Broncos), Reagan Campbell-Gillard (Eels), Brodie Jones (Knights), Reuben Garrick (Sea Eagles), Jason Taumalolo (Cowboys), Beau Fermor (Titans), Samuel Stonestreet (Sharks), Harry Hayes (Bulldogs), Kurtis Morrin (Bulldogs), Charlie Staines (Wests Tigers), Tristan Sailor (Broncos), Blake Wilson (Bulldogs), Daine Laurie (Panthers), Jack Bostock (Dolphins), Justin Olam (Wests Tigers), Lindsay Smith (Panthers), Daniel Saifiti (Knights), Josh Kerr (Dolphins), Brad Schneider (Panthers), Nick Meaney (Storm), Royce Hunt (Sharks), Thomas Burgess (Rabbitohs), Asu Kepaoa (Wests Tigers), Jack Wighton (Rabbitohs), Luciano Leilua (Dragons), Bronson Xerri (Bulldogs), Jesse McLean (Panthers), Jack Cole (Panthers), Brandon Smith (Roosters), Kulikefu Finefeuiaki (Cowboys), Aidan Sezer (Wests Tigers), Taylan May (Panthers), Bronson Garlick (Storm), Greg Marzhew (Knights), Harrison Edwards (Bulldogs), Sam Verrills (Titans), Charlie Guymer (Eels), Cameron McInnes (Sharks), Adam Doueihi (Wests Tigers), Rocco Berry (Warriors), Alofiana Khan-Pereira (Titans), Braidon Burns (Cowboys), Erin Clark (Titans), Max King (Bulldogs)

Crowd Watch

Each week we'll also do our best to keep you across the crowd figures which are often the most talked-about parts of the game.

Round 23 crowds

Round 23 aggregate: 150,687
Match average 18,836

SEASON
2024 aggregate (172 games): 3,306,555
Match average 19,224

Average home crowds

* Note: does not include neutral venues

Fixtures - Round 24

Penrith Panthers v Melbourne Storm
Thu 15 Aug 7:50PM at BlueBet Stadium, Penrith / Dharug

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles v Warriors
Fri 16 Aug 6:00PM at 4 Pines Park, Brookvale / Cammeraygal
Sydney Roosters v Parramatta Eels
Fri 16 Aug 8:00PM at Allianz Stadium, Moore Park / Gadigal

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs v Dolphins
Sat 17 Aug 3:00PM at Salter Oval, Bundaberg / Gurang
North Queensland Cowboys v Canberra Raiders
Sat 17 Aug 5:30PM at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville / Wulgurukaba
Wests Tigers v South Sydney Rabbitohs
Sat 17 Aug 7:35PM at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Leumeah / Dharawal

St George Illawarra Dragons v Gold Coast Titans
Sun 18 Aug 2:00PM at WIN Stadium, Wollongong / Dharawal
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks v Newcastle Knights
Sun 18 Aug 4:05PM at PointsBet Stadium, Woolooware / Dharawal

BYE: Brisbane Broncos

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