NRL Team of the Week: Round 18

Scored a try and set up two others in Easts comprehensive victory over top-eight side Newcastle.

Became the fourth Rooster in history to score 100 tries for the club with a two-try haul.

Terrorised North Queensland centre three quarter Justin O'Neill throughout the contest with some devastating runs. Finished the game with eight tackle breaks and 153 run metres.

Bagged a double (his third double over the past four games) and completed 21 tackles.

Produced two tries. Continues to flourish as one of the games more exciting finishers.

Had a hand in every Cronulla try as the New Zealand International returned from a long injury layoff against his former club.

Led Penrith to their 13th win in a row against a flailing Parramatta side with a composed performance.

Ran for 250 metres with the ball in hand and completed 44 tackles in another busy performance.

Was credited with three try assists against the Cowboys, his most in a single game this season.

'Big Nelson' added to his season try-scoring total with a barnstorming run. Completed his 50-minute stint with 140 run metres, 24 tackles and seven tackle-breaks.

Returned to the NRL this season after being restricted to the reserve grade during his time at Penrith over the past two years; and after his recent performances, it's hard to comprehend why he was exiled to the lower tier competition. Against the Warriors, Talakai ran for 191 metres, completed 36 tackles and recorded a try assist.