VALENTINE HOLMES
Fullback
Cowboys
ROUND 7 STATS
1
Try Assists
7
Tackle Breaks
188
All Run Metres

After a stint in the NFL and an injury-impacted 2020 season, Holmes has returned to top-flight over the past month. Was man of the match in North Queensland's upset victory over Canberra with seven tackle breaks, a try assist and 188 run metres.

MAIKA SIVO
Wing
Eels
ROUND 7 STATS
3
Tries
217
All Run Metres
3
Tackles Made

Terrorised the right edge of Brisbane with every touch of the football. Scored a hat-trick of tries, recorded five line-breaks and 10 tackle busts.

REIMIS SMITH
Centre
Storm
ROUND 7 STATS
1
LB Assists
2
Tries
1
Line Breaks

Scored a double against a disappointing New Zealand side. Looks to be gaining momentum as the season progresses.

JOSEPH MANU
Centre
Roosters
ROUND 7 STATS
1
Tries
1
Line Breaks
194
All Run Metres

Scored a try and broke six tackle attempts in a strong performance. Also spent time at fullback after Tedesco left the field with a HIA.

BRIAN TO'O
Wing
Panthers
ROUND 7 STATS
1
Tries
336
All Run Metres
5
Tackles Made

Continues to clock up the run metres (336) and tackle busts (4) as he pushes his claims for a maiden State of Origin jersey.

BENJI MARSHALL
Five-Eighth
Rabbitohs
ROUND 7 STATS
2
Tries
90
Kick Metres
3
LB Assists

The 36-year-old wound back the clock and produced some good old-fashioned 'Benji Magic' to claim a comeback victory against the Gold Coast. Scored a double and set up another for Alex Johnston with a flick pass reminiscent of the 05' decider.

DALY CHERRY-EVANS
Halfback
Sea Eagles
ROUND 7 STATS
3
Try Assists
2
Tries
380
Kick Metres

Set up three tries and scored another two himself in a man of the match performance. Is benefiting from having Tom Trbojevic back in the side.

J. FISHER-HARRIS
Prop
Panthers
ROUND 7 STATS
192
All Run Metres
17
Hitups
28
Tackles Made

Picked up the three Dally M votes against Newcastle. Completed 28 tackles and ran for 192 metres with ball-in-hand.

REED MAHONEY
Hooker
Eels
ROUND 7 STATS
42
Tackles Made
2
LB Assists
2
Try Assists

A handy backup for Queensland if Harry Grant ever becomes unavailable. Set up two tries and completed over 40 tackles against Brisbane.

MARTIN TAUPAU
Prop
Sea Eagles
ROUND 7 STATS
184
All Run Metres
1
Tries
6
Tackle Breaks

Another Manly player returning to form over the past fortnight. Scored a try and ran for 185 metres with the ball in just 45 minutes on the pitch.

DAVID FIFITA
Second-Row
Titans
ROUND 7 STATS
30
Tackles Made
3
Tries
11
Tackle Breaks

Was unstoppable in the first half for the Gold Coast, scoring a hat-trick of tries within the first 40 minutes of the match.

KEAON KOLOAMATANGI
Second-Row
Rabbitohs
ROUND 7 STATS
28
Tackles Made
2
Tackle Breaks
2
Try Assists

Had his best outing in first grade to date. Recorded two try assists, two line breaks, 28 tackles and 158 run metres.

BRYCE CARTWRIGHT
Lock
Eels
ROUND 7 STATS
2
Offloads
1
Tries
1
Try Assists

Produced his best performance in several seasons against a lacklustre Brisbane outfit over the weekend. Scored a try, set up another and was credited with two try saves.

Interchange:

14. Tom Trbojevic (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles)

15. Payne Haas (Brisbane Broncos)

16. Kyle Feldt (North Queensland Cowboys)

17. Jahrome Hughes (Melbourne Storm)