Zero Tackle: MVP Round 20

Sydney Roosters 28 v Parramatta Eels 0

The Roosters dispatched of the Eels with comfort on Thursday night in what was a major victory for one finals contender over the other.

Joseph Manu has hit a great run of form for the Chooks, and was once again the best-afield for Trent Robinson.

Matt Clements: 5. Joseph Manu, 4. James Tedesco, 3. Sam Walker, 2. Daniel Tupou, 1. Clinton Gutherson
Will Evans: 5. James Tedesco, 4. Joseph Manu, 3. Sam Walker, 2. Angus Crichton, 1. Daniel Tupou
Dan Nichols: 5. J Tedesco, 4. J Manu, 3. A Crichton, 2. S Walker, 1. D Tupou
Jack Blyth: 5. James Tedesco, 4. Joseph Manu, 3. Sam Walker, 2. Daniel Tupou, 1. Angus Crichton

Wests Tigers 16 v NZ Warriors 18

The Warriors edged past the Tigers on Friday in what was a forgettable night for the venture club.

Euan Aitken had a blinder for Auckland club, who will look to keep their finals push alive in the coming weeks.

Matt Clements: 5. Euan Aitken, 4. Adam Doueih,i 3. Bayley Sironen, 2. Luciano Leilua, 1. Sean O'Sullivan
Will Evans: 5. Euan Aitken, 4. Adam Doueihi, 3. Sean O'Sullivan, 2. Bayley Sironen, 1. Marcelo Montoya
Dan Nichols: 5. E Aitken, 4. A Doueihi, 3. B Sironen, 2. S O'Sullivan, 1. M Montoya
Jack Blyth: 5. Euan Aitken, 4. Adam Doueihi, 3. Bayley Sironen, 2. Sean O'Sullivan, 1. Luciano Leilua

Brisbane Broncos 37 v North Queensland Cowboys 18

The Broncos handled their Queensland rivals with some ease, as Kotoni Staggs put on a reminder to the rest of the competition that he remains one of the best centres in the NRL.

The loss means the two clubs are separated by just two premiership points as the Cowboys sit in 14th after 19 games.

Matt Clements: 5. Kotoni Staggs, 4. Jordan Riki, 3. Payne Haas, 2. Tyson Gamble, 1. Keenan Palasia
Will Evans: 5. Kotoni Staggs, 4. Payne Haas, 3. Jordan Riki, 2. Tyson Gamble, 1. Keenan Palasia
Dan Nichols: 5. K Staggs, 4. J Riki, 3. P Haas 2. T Gamble 1. T Niu
Jack Blyth: 5. Kotoni Staggs, 4. Jordan Riki, 3. Payne Haas, 2. Tyson Gamble, 1. Tesi Niu

Newcastle Knights 34 v Canberra Raiders 24

The Knights were emphatic in their clash with the Raiders, which followed a bizarre 24 hours of rescheduling for the NRL.

Kalyn Ponga was exceptional for Newcastle, capping off the win with the final try of the Knights' victory.

Matt Clements: 5. Kalyn Ponga, 4. Bradman Best, 3. Enari Tuala, 2. Jordan Rapana, 1. David Klemmer
Will Evans: 5. Kalyn Ponga, 4. Bradman Best, 3. Enari Tuala, 2. David Klemmer, 1. Mitch Barnett
Dan Nichols: 5. K Ponga, 4. B Best, 3. E Tuala, 2. D Klemmer, 1. J Rapana
Jack Blyth: 5. Kalyn Ponga, 4. Bradman Best, 3. Enari Tuala, 2. David Klemmer, 1. Jordan Rapana

Melbourne Storm 37 v Penrith Panthers 10

The Storm proved why they should be premiership favourites in 2021, hammering fellow 2020 grand finalists in Penrith.

Jahrome Hughes was electrifying for the Storm, who have taken top spot on the ladder.

Matt Clements: 5. Jahrome Hughes, 4. Harry Grant, 3. Dean Ieremia, 2. Christian Welch, 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen
Will Evans: 5. Jahrome Hughes, 4. Justin Olam, 3. Christian Welch, 2. Dean Ieremia, 1. Harry Grant
Dan Nichols: 5. J Hughes, 4. J Olam, 3. D Ieremia, 2. H Grant, 1. C Welch
Jack Blyth: 5. Jahrome Hughes, 4. Dean Ieremia, 3. Harry Grant, 2. Justin Olam, 1. Christian Welch

St Georgie Illawarra 14 v South Sydney Rabbitohs 50

The Rabbitohs were as dominant as ever in their clash with the Dragons, led by the in-form Cody Walker.

The win further strengthens the Bunnies' push toward the top, while landing a major blow for the Dragons' top-eight credentials.

Matt Clements: 5. Cody Walker, 4. Latrell Mitchell, 3. Adam Reynolds, 2. Keaon Koloamatangi, 1. Mark Nicholls
Will Evans: 5. Cody Walker, 4. Latrell Mitchell, 3. Adam Reynolds, 2. Mark Nicholls, 1. Keaon Koloamatangi
Dan Nichols: 5. C Walker, 4. L Mitchell, 3. A Reynolds, 2. M Nicholls, 1. K Koloamatangi
Jack Blyth: 5. Cody Walker, 4. Latrell Mitchell, 3. Mark Nicholls, 2. Adam Reynolds, 1. Keaon Koloamatangi

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 6 v Gold Coast Titans 34

The Titans and Bulldogs clashed on Monday night under unfamiliar circumstances, with the Queensland club looking as settled as ever.

Ash Taylor had a much-needed dazzling performance, pairing well with Toby Sexton in the halves.

Matt Clements: 5. Ashley Taylor, 4. AJ Brimson, 3. Greg Marzhew, 2. Toby Sexton, 1. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
Will Evans: 5. Ashley Taylor, 4. AJ Brimson, 3. David Fifita, 2. Toby Sexton, 1. Brian Kelly
Dan Nichols: 5. A Taylor. 4. A Brimson, 3. T Fa'asuamaleaui, 2. T Sexton, 1. B Kelly
Jack Blyth: 5. Ashley Taylor, 4. AJ Brimson, 3. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, 2. Toby Sexton, 1. Greg Marzhew