SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: James Maloney and Andrew Fifita share a laugh during the New South Wales State of Origin captain's run at ANZ Stadium on May 31, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: James Maloney and Andrew Fifita share a laugh during the New South Wales State of Origin captain's run at ANZ Stadium on May 31, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Most penalties

Winner: James Maloney - 27 (Cronulla Sharks), Michael Ennis - 27 (Cronulla Sharks)

Some fans would say it's no surprise these two Sharks players lead the league for most penalties conceded, but given Cronulla's ladder position, they probably don't care.

Maloney and Ennis are running at a minimum of one penalty each a game, but it seems to be doing the trick as the Sharks sit in second spot with just two games to go.

Notables: Ryan James - 25 (Gold Coast Titans)

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