Team of the Week: Round 14

1. Clinton Gutherson (Eels)

Scored two tries, broke seven tackles, and recorded three line breaks in a strong performance at the back for Parramatta.

2. Alex Johnston (Rabbitohs)

Scored his second hattrick in as many weeks against Newcastle.

3. Waqa Blake (Eels)

Scored a try, ran for 150 metres with ball-in-hand and broke through six tackle attempts.

4. Matthew Timoko (Raiders)

Finds himself in our team of the week in what was his first game of the season. Completed a total of 32 tackles - a massive amount of defence for a centre - broke five tackles and recorded a try assist.

5. Ken Maumalo (Warriors)

Scored a hat-trick of tries in his final appearance for his beloved Warriors.

6. Matt Burton (Panthers)

Following back-to-back losses, Burton also sees himself named at five-eighth for the second consecutive week. Led Penrith's second-half revival with two tries and try assist.

7. Daly Cherry-Evans (Manly)

Backed up from Origin with a determined performance to lead Manly to a big win over North Queensland. Recorded three try assists and two line-break assists in the 50-18 victory.

8. Josh Papalii (Raiders)

Well rested after a stint on the sidelines via suspension, Papalii returned with a Man of the Match performance, scoring a try and running for 170 metres. Queensland will welcome him back with open arms.

9. Brandon Smith (Storm)

The form hooker in the competition at the moment, Smith added another try to his tally, scoring in his sixth consecutive game at dummy-half for the club.

10. Jared Wearea-Hargreaves (Roosters)

Another strong 80-minute performance from the veteran. Clocked 221 run metres and 42 tackles.

11. Haumole Olakau'atu (Manly)

Scored two tries and recorded seven tackle-breaks against a lacklustre North Queensland defensive outfit.

12. Isaiah Papali'i (Eels)

137 run metres, 29 tackles, 12 tackle breaks, and a line-break assist during his 70 minutes on the park. The game's most improved player.

13. Toby Rudolf (Sharks)

Scored a try, ran for 168 metres and completed 37 tackles.

Interchange:

14. Reuben Garrick (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles) 

15. Jake Averillo (Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs) 

16. Adam Elliott (Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs) 

17. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (Gold Coast Titans)