MONDAY'S EXPERT: 2025 NRL Round 11
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MONDAY'S EXPERT: 2025 NRL Round 11
A full wrap of the weekend's action - MONDAY'S EXPERT recaps all the teamsheets, details, scores and scorers from Round 11 of the NRL, with heaps more info like the current ladder, stats leaders, match review, POTY standings, scorigami watch, crowd figures and fixtures for next week.
All listed times are AEST (NSW/QLD/VIC/ACT).
RELATED: See the full list of 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership Draw and Results.
Parramatta's dream result is a Knight-mare for Newcastle
16 May 2025 8:07PM | Robert Crosby
Newcastle Knights 6 Parramatta Eels 28
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, New Lambton / Awabakal
Date: Fri, 16th May. Kickoff: 6:00 PM. Halftime: Parramatta 10-0. Penalties: Newcastle 5-3. Referee: Todd Smith. Crowd: 20,125.
Newcastle: Ponga (C), Schiller, Gagai, Lucas, Hunt; Sharpe, Gamble; Saifiti, Crossland, Frizell, Cant, Pearce-Paul, Elliott. Int: Brailey, Croker, Jones, Hetherington.
Parramatta: Iongi, Lomax, Penisini, Russell, Addo-Carr; Brown, Moses (C); Williams, Smith, Paulo, Moretti, Kautoga, Hopgood. Int: Walker, Samrani, Mataele, Matterson.
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS (6)
Tries: James Schiller
Conversions: Kalyn Ponga (1/1)
PARRAMATTA EELS (28)
Tries: Mitchell Moses, Zac Lomax (2), Dylan Brown, Jordan Samrani
Conversions: Zac Lomax (3/5)
Penalty Goals: Zac Lomax (1/1)
Bulldogs bark late to down Roosters in another miracle comeback
16 May 2025 10:39PM | Sam Bourke
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 24 Sydney Roosters 20
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park / Wanngal
Date: Fri, 16th May. Kickoff: 8:00 PM. Halftime: Sydney 14-0. Penalties: 4-all. Referee: Ashley Klein. Crowd: 30,166.
Canterbury: Tracey, Kiraz, Xerri, Crichton (C), Montoya; Burton, Sexton; King, Mahoney, Suluka-Fifita, Kikau, Hayes, Mann. Int: Hayward, Morrin, Hopoi, Smith.
Sydney: Tedesco (C), Tupou, Smith, Toia, Nawaqanitawase; Smith, Savala; Leniu, Watson, Whyte, Crichton, Wong, Radley. Int: Dockar-Clay, Butcher, Steep, Collins.
CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS (24)
Tries: Viliame Kikau, Toby Sexton, Matt Burton, Bronson Xerri
Conversions: Matt Burton (4/4)
SYDNEY ROOSTERS (20)
Tries: Mark Nawaqanitawase (2), Lindsay Collins
Conversions: Sandon Smith (3/3)
Penalty Goals: Sandon Smith (1/1)
Warriors survive late scare to down Dolphins
17 May 2025 4:58PM | Justin Davies
Dolphins 12 Warriors 16
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Milton / Yuggera-Turrbal
Date: Sat, 17th May. Kickoff: 3:00 PM. Halftime: Warriors 10-0. Penalties: Dolphins 8-7. Referee: Peter Gough. Crowd: 32,165.
Dolphins: Tabuai-Fidow, Isaako, Averillo, Farnworth, Bostock; Nikorima, Katoa; Molo, Donoghoe, Kaufusi, Finefeuiaki, Gilbert (C), Stone. Int: Graham, Nicholls, Kerr, Lemuelu.
Warriors: Nicoll-Klokstad, Watene-Zelezniak, Pompey, Capewell, Tuivasa-Sheck; Harris-Tavita, Metcalf; Fisher-Harris, Egan, Barnett, Halasima, Niukore, Clark. Int: Martin, Laban, Vaimauga, Stowers-Smith.
DOLPHINS (12)
Tries: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Herbie Farnworth
Conversions: Jamayne Isaako (2/2)
WARRIORS (16)
Tries: Marata Niukore, Luke Metcalf, Jacob Laban
Conversions: Luke Metcalf (2/3)
Cowboys clunky as Manly take important victory in Townsville
17 May 2025 7:42PM | Josh Robertson
North Queensland Cowboys 6 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 24
Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville / Wulgurukaba
Date: Sat, 17th May. Kickoff: 5:30 PM. Halftime: 6-all. Penalties: North Qld 6-3. Referee: Grant Atkins. Crowd: 18,965.
North Qld: Drinkwater, Derby, Laybutt, Vailea, Taulagi; Purdue, Dearden (C); McLean, Robson, Hess, Bateman, Nanai, McIntyre. Int: Edwards, Mikaele, Neame, O'Donnell.
Manly: Trbojevic, Saab, Koula, Garrick, Hopoate; Brooks, Cherry-Evans (C); Bullemor, Tevaga, Taukeiaho, Olakau'atu, Trbojevic, Trbojevic. Int: Simpkin, Waddell, Navale, Brown.
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS (6)
Tries: Robert Derby
Conversions: Scott Drinkwater (1/1)
Penalty Goals: Scott Drinkwater (0/1)
MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES (24)
Tries: Jason Saab (2), Lehi Hopoate, Ben Trbojevic
Conversions: Reuben Garrick (3/4)
Penalty Goals: Reuben Garrick (1/1)
Sharks outlast Storm in wild wild Woolooware
17 May 2025 9:30PM | Tim Costello
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 31 Melbourne Storm 26
Venue: Sharks Stadium, Woolooware / Dharawal
Date: Sat, 17th May. Kickoff: 7:35 PM. Halftime: Cronulla 25-12. Penalties: Melbourne 7-5. Referee: Adam Gee. Crowd: 11,570.
Cronulla: Kennedy, Stonestreet, Ramien, Iro, Mulitalo; Trindall, Hynes; Fonua-Blake, Brailey, Kaufusi, Nikora, Burns, McInnes (C). Int: Atkinson, Colquhoun, Talakai, Hamlin-Uele.
Melbourne: Papenhuyzen, Fa'alogo, Anderson, Meaney, Coates; Munster, Hughes; Utoikamanu, Grant (C), King, Blore, Katoa, Loiero. Int: Wishart, Kamikamica, Chan, Asofa-Solomona.
CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS (31)
Tries: Ronaldo Mulitalo, Addin Fonua-Blake, Daniel Atkinson (2), KL Iro
Field Goals: Braydon Trindall (1/1)
Conversions: Nicho Hynes (5/5)
Penalty Goals: Nicho Hynes (0/1)
MELBOURNE STORM (26)
Tries: Grant Anderson, Xavier Coates (3), Nick Meaney
Conversions: Ryan Papenhuyzen (3/5)
Dragons win thriller to take first victory in four games
18 May 2025 3:59PM | Rhys Sullivan
Brisbane Broncos 26 St George Illawarra Dragons 30
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Milton / Yuggera-Turrbal
Date: Sun, 18th May. Kickoff: 2:00 PM. Halftime: Brisbane 12-4. Penalties: Brisbane 7-6. Referee: Gerard Sutton. Crowd: 38,016.
Brisbane: Cobbo, Mariner, Staggs, Shibasaki, Arthars; Mam, Reynolds (C); Carrigan, Walters, Haas, Willison, Riki, Hetherington. Int: Paix, Jensen, Piakura, Baker.
St Geo Illa: Gutherson (C), Sloan, Suli, Holmes, Allan; Flanagan, King-Togia; Lawrie, Cook, Klemmer, Egan, Su'A, Stewart. Int: De Belin, Liddle, Leilua, Pasifiki Tonga.
BRISBANE BRONCOS (26)
Tries: Gehamat Shibasaki, Ezra Mam, Kotoni Staggs, Jesse Arthars
Conversions: Adam Reynolds (4/4)
Penalty Goals: Adam Reynolds (1/1)
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS (30)
Tries: Tyrell Sloan (2), Clinton Gutherson (2), Jacob Liddle
Conversions: Valentine Holmes (4/5)
Penalty Goals: Valentine Holmes (1/1)
Savage Raiders take switched off Titans to task
18 May 2025 5:58PM | AJ Lucantonio
Canberra Raiders 40 Gold Coast Titans 24
Venue: GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce / Ngunnawal
Date: Sun, 18th May. Kickoff: 4:05 PM. Halftime: Canberra 18-12. Penalties: Gold Coast 6-1. Referee: Liam Kennedy. Crowd: 9,650.
Canberra: Weekes, Tamale, Timoko, Kris, Savage; Strange, Fogarty; Horsburgh, Starling, Tapine (C), Young, Hosking, Smithies. Int: Pattie, Sasagi, Papalii, Mariota.
Gold Coast: Brimson, Khan-Pereira, Francis, Fifita, Sami; Foran, Campbell; Fotuaika, Verrills, Campbell-Gillard, Randall, Fermor, Fa'asuamaleaui (C). Int: De Groot, Jolliffe, Pahulu.
CANBERRA RAIDERS (40)
Tries: Savelio Tamale, Matthew Timoko (2), Xavier Savage (3), Zac Hosking, Hudson Young
Conversions: Jamal Fogarty (4/8)
GOLD COAST TITANS (24)
Tries: Jojo Fifita (2), Josiah Pahulu, Moeaki Fotuaika
Conversions: Jayden Campbell (4/4)
Keaon makes his Origin claim known as Souths find a way to win
18 May 2025 8:05PM | AJ Lucantonio
Wests Tigers 12 South Sydney Rabbitohs 22
Venue: Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Leumeah / Dharawal
Date: Sun, 18th May. Kickoff: 6:15 PM. Halftime: South Sydney 12-6. Penalties: Wests Tigers 8-3. Referee: Wyatt Raymond.
Wests Tigers: Bula, Turuva, Doueihi, To'a, Staines; Galvin, Luai; May, Koroisau (C), Hunt, Fainu, Seyfarth, Twal. Int: Naden, Sukkar, Bird, Fainu.
South Sydney: Mitchell (C), Johnston, Tass, Graham, Bentley-Hape; Sullivan, Humphreys; Arrow, Havili, Koloamatangi, Aitken, Duncan, Hubner. Int: Gray, Moale, Le Blanc, Tatola.
WESTS TIGERS (12)
Tries: Apisai Koroisau (2)
Conversions: Adam Doueihi (2/2)
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS (22)
Tries: Siliva Havili, Euan Aitken, Alex Johnston, Jai Arrow
Conversions: Latrell Mitchell (3/4)
Penrith Panthers had a bye this round.
Round 11 ladder
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | B | +/- | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canterbury | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 110 | 20 |
| 2 | Warriors | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 18 |
| 3 | Canberra | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 64 | 16 |
| 4 | Melbourne | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 135 | 14 |
| 5 | Cronulla | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 70 | 14 |
| 6 | Manly | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 38 | 12 |
| 7 | South Sydney | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | -52 | 12 |
| 8 | North Qld | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | -32 | 11 |
| 9 | Brisbane | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 42 | 10 |
| 10 | St Geo Illa | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 | -11 | 10 |
| 11 | Sydney | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 | -46 | 10 |
| 12 | Wests Tigers | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | -54 | 10 |
| 13 | Penrith | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | -2 | 9 |
| 14 | Dolphins | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| 15 | Newcastle | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 | -74 | 8 |
| 16 | Parramatta | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 | -99 | 8 |
| 17 | Gold Coast | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 | -100 | 8 |
RELATED: Click here to view the current NRL Telstra Premiership ladder.
RLP stats leaders
TOP TRYSCORERS
| Rank | Player | Team | P | T |
| 1 | Ryan Papenhuyzen | Melbourne | 10 | 12 |
| 2 | Jesse Arthars | Brisbane | 11 | 11 |
| 3 | Xavier Coates | Melbourne | 10 | 10 |
| 4 | Tyrell Sloan | St Geo Illa | 9 | 9 |
| = | Hudson Young | Canberra | 11 | 9 |
| = | Sunia Turuva | Wests Tigers | 11 | 9 |
| 7 | KL Iro | Cronulla | 7 | 8 |
| = | Xavier Savage | Canberra | 10 | 8 |
| = | Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow | Dolphins | 11 | 8 |
| = | Samuel Stonestreet | Cronulla | 11 | 8 |
TOP GOALKICKERS
| Rank | Player | Team | P | G/A | % |
| 1 | Jamal Fogarty | Canberra | 11 | 47 / 60 | 78% |
| 2 | Jamayne Isaako | Dolphins | 11 | 43 / 48 | 90% |
| 3 | Reuben Garrick | Manly | 10 | 42 / 52 | 81% |
| 4 | Ryan Papenhuyzen | Melbourne | 10 | 39 / 47 | 83% |
| = | Adam Reynolds | Brisbane | 11 | 39 / 48 | 81% |
| 6 | Nicho Hynes | Cronulla | 11 | 36 / 48 | 75% |
| 7 | Nathan Cleary | Penrith | 9 | 34 / 37 | 92% |
| = | Valentine Holmes | St Geo Illa | 10 | 34 / 46 | 74% |
| 9 | Scott Drinkwater | North Qld | 10 | 32 / 42 | 76% |
TOP POINTSCORERS
| Rank | Player | Team | P | T | G | FG | Pts |
| 1 | Ryan Papenhuyzen | Melbourne | 10 | 12 | 39 | - | 126 |
| 2 | Reuben Garrick | Manly | 10 | 6 | 42 | - | 108 |
| 3 | Jamayne Isaako | Dolphins | 11 | 4 | 43 | - | 102 |
| 4 | Jamal Fogarty | Canberra | 11 | 1 | 47 | - | 98 |
| 5 | Adam Reynolds | Brisbane | 11 | 3 | 39 | 0/1 | 92 |
| 6 | Luke Metcalf | Warriors | 10 | 7 | 27 | 1 | 83 |
| 7 | Valentine Holmes | St Geo Illa | 10 | 3 | 34 | - | 80 |
Match review
Warriors forward James Fisher-Harris is the only player facing any suspension this weekend so far (up to Saturday matches):
| James Fisher Harris | WAR | 1 - 2 matches |
| Stephen Crichton | CBY | $3000 - 2 matches |
| Kodi Nikorima | DOL | $1800 - $2500 |
| Reuben Garrick Siosifa Talakai | MAN CRO | $1000 - $1500 |
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.
17 points - Luke Metcalf (Warriors)
13 points - James Tedesco (Roosters)
12 points - Terrell May (Wests Tigers)
11 points - Clinton Gutherson (Dragons), Lachlan Galvin (Wests Tigers)
10 points - Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (Titans), Braydon Trindall (Sharks)
9 points - Ryan Papenhuyzen (Storm), Jye Gray (Rabbitohs), Isaiya Katoa (Dolphins), Cameron Munster (Storm), Hudson Young (Raiders), Payne Haas (Broncos)
8 points - Max King (Bulldogs), Adam Reynolds (Broncos), Corey Horsburgh (Raiders), Erin Clark (Warriors), Tom Dearden (Cowboys), Nathan Cleary (Panthers), Jacob Preston (Bulldogs), Keaon Koloamatangi (Rabbitohs)
7 points - Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (Dolphins), Scott Drinkwater (Cowboys), Zac Lomax (Eels), Kalyn Ponga (Knights)
6 points - William Kennedy (Sharks), Latrell Mitchell (Rabbitohs), Stephen Crichton (Bulldogs), Viliame Kikau (Bulldogs), Bradman Best (Knights)
5 points - Nicho Hynes (Sharks), Jayden Campbell (Titans), Kaeo Weekes (Raiders), Daly Cherry-Evans (Sea Eagles), Haumole Olakau'atu (Sea Eagles), Xavier Savage (Raiders), Mitchell Moses (Eels), Patrick Carrigan (Broncos)
4 points - Joseph Tapine (Raiders), Apisai Koroisau (Wests Tigers), Herbie Farnworth (Dolphins), Ronaldo Mulitalo (Sharks), Eliesa Katoa (Storm), Xavier Willison (Broncos), Jamal Fogarty (Raiders), Lehi Hopoate (Sea Eagles), Sitili Tupouniua (Bulldogs), Siosiua Taukeiaho (Sea Eagles), Isaah Yeo (Panthers), Addin Fonua-Blake (Sharks), Jahream Bula (Wests Tigers), Tom Trbojevic (Sea Eagles), Wayde Egan (Warriors), Connor Watson (Roosters), Xavier Coates (Storm)
3 points - Daniel Saifiti (Dolphins), Dylan Egan (Dragons), Jaxon Purdue (Cowboys), Jacob Saifiti (Knights), Blaize Talagi (Panthers), Sualauvi Faalogo (Storm), Billy Burns (Sharks), Jack Williams (Eels), Ben Trbojevic (Sea Eagles), Matt Burton (Bulldogs), Adam Doueihi (Wests Tigers), Mitchell Barnett (Warriors), Dylan Edwards (Panthers), Jacob Kiraz (Bulldogs), Blayke Brailey (Sharks), Dylan Brown (Eels), Sandon Smith (Roosters), Tyrell Sloan (Dragons), Jake Clifford (Cowboys), Reuben Garrick (Sea Eagles), Gehamat Shibasaki (Broncos), Toby Sexton (Bulldogs), Briton Nikora (Sharks), Peter Mamouzelos (Rabbitohs), Shawn Blore (Storm), Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (Warriors)
2 points - Jesse Ramien (Sharks), Ali Leiataua (Warriors), Paul Alamoti (Panthers), Isaiah Iongi (Eels), Jackson Ford (Warriors), Josh Curran (Bulldogs), Jamie Humphreys (Rabbitohs), Hugo Savala (Roosters), Jacob Liddle (Dragons), Luron Patea (Panthers), Bronson Xerri (Bulldogs), Jake Simpkin (Sea Eagles), Robert Derby (Cowboys), Jack Wighton (Rabbitohs), Beau Fermor (Titans), Keano Kini (Titans), Phillip Sami (Titans), Corey Waddell (Sea Eagles), Kyle Flanagan (Dragons), Savelio Tamale (Raiders), Jake Averillo (Dolphins), Selwyn Cobbo (Broncos), Ezra Mam (Broncos), Jahrome Hughes (Storm), Fletcher Sharpe (Knights), Billy Smith (Roosters), Cory Paix (Broncos)
1 point - Harry Hayes (Bulldogs), Thomas Jenkins (Panthers), James Fisher-Harris (Warriors), Zac Hosking (Raiders), Adam Elliott (Knights), Tolutau Koula (Sea Eagles), Jeral Skelton (Wests Tigers), Jack Howarth (Storm), Campbell Graham (Rabbitohs), Francis Molo (Dolphins), Stefano Utoikamanu (Storm), Samuel Stonestreet (Sharks), Sam Verrills (Titans), Ryley Smith (Eels), Jamayne Isaako (Dolphins), David Fifita (Titans), John Bateman (Cowboys), Thomas Cant (Knights), Starford To'a (Wests Tigers), Toby Couchman (Dragons), Tom Gilbert (Dolphins), Matt Nicholson (Raiders), Naufahu Whyte (Roosters), Luke Brooks (Sea Eagles), Jason Taumalolo (Cowboys), Josh Kerr (Dolphins), Moses Leota (Panthers), Connor Tracey (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 11 crowds
To come, once Tigers v Rabbitohs crowd is announced.
Scorigami watch
A 'scorigami' is when a score occurs that has never been recorded in the history of the game before. This section looks at each week's scorelines, how often they've occured and the most recent instance of it.
PAR d NEW 28-6 - no scorigami
49th time, last time 2023 Round 22, NEW d CBR
CBY d SYD 24-20 - no scorigami
78th time, last time 2025 Round 10, GLD d NEW
WAR d DOL 16-12 - no scorigami
121st time, last time 2024 Round 18, NEW d CAN
MAN d NQL 24-6 - no scorigami
47th time, last time 2023 Round 27, CRO d CAN
CRO d MEL 31-26 - no scorigami - BUT CLOSE!
2nd time, last time 1992 Round 18, SOU d CBY
SGI d BRI 30-26 - no scorigami
26th time, last time 2025 Round 9, WAR d NQL
CAN d GLD 40-24 - no scorigami
11th time, last time 2025 Round 2, CBY d GLD
SOU d WST 22-12 - no scorigami
97th time, last time 2024 Round 15, SOU d BRI
Fixtures - next week
Times AEST.
Round 12
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs v Dolphins
Thu 22 May 7:50PM at Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park / Wanngal
Parramatta Eels v Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
Fri 23 May 8:00PM at CommBank Stadium, Parramatta / Burramattagal
Penrith Panthers v Newcastle Knights
Sat 24 May 5:30PM at Carrington Park, Bathurst / Wiradjuri
Sydney Roosters v Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Sat 24 May 7:35PM at Industree Group Stadium, Gosford / Darkinjung
Warriors v Canberra Raiders
Sun 25 May 4:05PM at Go Media Stadium, Penrose / Aotearoa
BYES: Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, North Qld, St Geo Illa, Souths, Wests Tigers
State of Origin I
Queensland v New South Wales
Wed 28 May 8:00PM at Suncorp Stadium, Milton / Yuggera-Turrbal