Zero Tackle: MVP Round 16

Sydney Roosters 0 - Melbourne Storm 46

The Storm man-handled the Roosters to open Round 16, with the Victorian side further strengthening their bid for a second successive premiership.

Cameron Munster was on fire from his Origin return, while Nicho Hynes' impressive form had him among the best once again.

Matt Clements: 5. C Munster, 4. D Finucane, 3. N Hynes, 2. J Olam, 1. J Addo-Carr.
Will Evans: 5. C Munster, 4. N Hynes, 3. D Finucane, 2. J Olam, 1. T Kamikamica.
Dan Nichols: 5. C Munster, 4. D Finucane, 3. N Hynes, 2. J Addo-Carr, 1. J Olam.
Jack Blyth: 5. C Munster, 4. N Hynes, 3. D Finucane, 2. J Addo-Carr, 1. B Smith.

New Zealand Warriors 18 - St George Illawarra 19

The Dragons pulled off a thriller to claim the two points over the Warriors on Friday night.

Ben Hunt led the way for the Red V, while Warriors fullback Roger Tuivasa-Sheck played a significant role in keeping the Aucklanders alive.

Matt Clements: 5. B Hunt, 4. R Tuivasa-Sheck, 3. P Vaughan, 2. M Duffy, 1. W Egan.
Will Evans: 5. B Hunt, 4. R Tuivasa-Sheck, 3. P Vaughan, 2. E Katoa, 1. W Egan. Dan Nichols: 5. B Hunt, 4. R Tuivasa-Sheck, 3. P Vaughan, 2. W Egan, 1. M Duffy.
Jack Blyth: 5. B Hunt, 4. R Tuivasa-Sheck, 3. P Vaughan, 2. E Katoa, 1. M Duffy.

Penrith Panthers 13 - Parramatta Eels 12

The Panthers pulled off a miraculous victory in what were dramatic scenes at the mountains.

Some poor kicking kept both sides in the chase for premiership points, but it was Ivan Cleary's side that ended the 80 minutes with bragging rights.

Matt Clements: 5. A Koroisau, 4. I Papali'i, 3. B To'o, 2. C Gutherson, 1. I Yeo.
Will Evans: 5. A Koroisau, 4. I Papali'i, 3. B To'o, 2. I Yeo, 1. R Campbell-Gillard.
Dan Nichols: 5. A Koroisau, 4. I Papali'i, 3. B To'o, 2. I Yeo, 1. S Sorensen.
Jack Blyth: 5. A Koroisau, 4. I Papali'i, 3. C Gutherson, 2. B To'o, 1. I Yeo.

Canterbury- Bankstown Bulldogs 0 - Manly Warringah Sea Eagles 66

The Bulldogs' nightmare season goes from bad to worse, being handed a shellacking by the Sea Eagles over the weekend.

Tom Trbojevic was once again the best afield in Manly's victory, while Reuben Garrick and Jason Saab played major roles in the win.

Matt Clements: 5. T Trbojevic, 4. J Saab, 3. R Garrick, 2. D Cherry-Evans, 1. L Croker.
Will Evans: 5. T Trbojevic, 4. J Saab, 3. D Cherry-Evans, 2. K Lawton, 1.R Garrick.
Dan Nichols: 5. T Trbojevic, 4. J Saab, 3. R Garrick, 2. D Cherry-Evans, 1. T Sipley.
Jack Blyth: 5. T Trbojevic, 4. J Saab, 3. D Cherry-Evans, 2. T Sipley, 1. K Lawton.

Canberra Raiders 6 - Gold Coast Titans 44

The Titans breezed past the Green Machine to land a much needed two points, with the Raiders' season hitting an all-time low.

Jamal Fogarty was sensational for the Titans, who are now back on track to land a top-eight placing this season.

Matt Clements: 5. J Fogarty, 4. AJ Brimson, 3. D Fifita, 2. K Proctor, 1. M Fotuaika.
Will Evans: 5. J Fogarty, 4. AJ Brimson, 3. P Sami, 2. M Fotuaika, 1. B Kelly.
Dan Nichols: 5. AJ Brimson, 4. J Fogarty, 3. M Fotuaika, 2. P Sami, 1. D Fifita.
Jack Blyth: 5. J Fogarty, 4. AJ Brimson, 3. M Fotuaika, 2. C Thompson, 1. K Proctor.

NewCastle Knights 38 - North Queensland Cowboys 0

The Knights were just another side over the weekend to blow past their respective opponents, with the Cowboys the latest defence to be put to the slaughter.

Kalyn Ponga had a dazzling day out against his fellow Queensland statesmen, playing a key role in almost every attacking play that led to a score.

Matt Clements: 5. K Ponga, 4. D Young, 3. C Watson, 2. M Pearce, 1. J Saifiti.
Will Evans: 5. K Ponga, 4. C Watson, 3. D Young, 2. M Barnett, 1. J Saifiti.
Dan Nichols: 5. K Ponga, 4. C Watson, 3. J Saifiti, 2. M Pearce, 1. D Young.
Jack Blyth: 5. K Ponga, 4. C Watson, 3. D Young, 2. J Saifiti, 1. M Pearce.

Brisbane Broncos 26 - Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 18

The Broncos landed a shock victory over the Sharks in what was a much-needed boost of confidence for the men from Red Hill.

Payne Haas had one of the best games in his young career, while Tyson Gamble proved why Kevin Walters must consider him for the halves from here-on-out.

Matt Clements: 5. P Haas, 4. T Niu, 3. T Gamble, 2. W Kennedy, 1. K Staggs.
Will Evans: 5. P Haas, 4. T Gamble, 3. T Niu, 2. W Kennedy, 1. K Staggs.
Dan Nichols: 5. P Haas, 4. T Gamble, 3. T Niu, 2. K Staggs, 1. W Kennedy.
Jack Blyth: 5. P Haas, 4. T Gamble, 3. W Kennedy, 2. K Staggs, 1. T Niu.

West Tigers 22 - South Sydney Rabbitohs 38

The Rabbitohs were able to handle a surging Wests unit to round out the weekend, with Cody Walker putting in a sensational evening to ensure the two points went the way of the Redfern.

Adam Reynolds was at his brilliant best, while Alex Johnston had a day to remember.

Matt Clements: 5. C Walker, 4. A Reynolds, 3. A Johnston, 2. A Doueihi, 1. C Murray.
Will Evans: 5. C Walker, 4. A Reynolds, 3. A Johnston, 2. C Murray, 1. D Cook.
Dan Nichols: 5. C Walker, 4. A Johnston, 3. A Reynolds, 2. C Murray, 1. A Doueihi.
Jack Blyth: 5. C Walker, 4. A Reynolds, 3. A Doueihi, 2. A Johnston, 1. C Murray.

MVP LEADERBOARD:

RANK		LAST ROUND	TOTAL
1	Nathan Cleary	20	172
2	Clinton Gutherson	20	172
3	Brian To'o	12	121
4	William Kennedy	14	121
5	Nicho Hynes	0	119
6	Tom Trbojevic	20	119
7	Jahrome Hughes	20	119
8	Latrell Mitchell	7	114
9	Roger Tuivasa-Sheck	0	109
10	James Fisher-Harris	12	108