Roosters on the rise
Daniel Tupou is congratulated by Roosters teammates after scoring a try against the Eels.
The lanky winger has been on fire of late and was excellent again in their round 15 win.
He did enough to snag himself a jersey in The Mole’s Team of the Week.
Scroll on to see who joined him in the side after round 15.
1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (Dolphins)
Forget the try of the year – the Hammer may well have bagged the solo try of the decade in his team’s thrilling win over Cronulla with a scintillating 95 metre burst.
2. Daniel Tupou (Roosters)
The club was thinking of moving him on next year at one stage but he is just playing too well – bagged two tries in the win at Parra and made two line breaks. Getting better with age.
3. Herbie Farnworth (Dolphins)
Had a blinder against the Sharks on Thursday night, scoring a try, coming close to grabbing several others and making 19 runs for 215 metres.
4. Justin Olam (Tigers)
His two tries out wide proved the difference as the Tigers finally ended their long losing run with a spirited win over the Titans at Leichhardt Oval. Contender for buy of the year.
5. Brian To’o (Panthers)
Ran for over 200 metres yet again and ran his team out of trouble all day in Newcastle. Without doubt the best winger in the league.
6. Jarome Luai (Panthers)
Ducked, bobbed and weaved at halfback to get the Panthers over the line against a gallant Newcastle team on Sunday afternoon. His try was all class.
7. Daly Cherry-Evans (Sea Eagles)
Led the wounded Manly team to a marvellous win over the disappointing Dragons at Brookvale. Manly had no right to win but the Sea Eagles skipper got his team home.
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8. Stefano Utoikamanu (Tigers)
Led the way as the Tigers broke a long nine-game losing streak, with 192 metres from 17 runs and 32 bruising tackles.
9. Damien Cook (Rabbitohs)
Re-discovered his running game, scoring a try and making numerous breaks, as the Bunnies made it three wins in a row with an upset defeat of the Broncos.
10. Reuben Cotter (Cowboys)
Back to his whirlwind best, topping the Cowboys’ tackle count and running for over 150 metres in a non-stop 70 minute effort.
11. Haumole Olakau’atu (Sea Eagles)
Scored a try, laid on a try and was full of running for an under-manned Manly side in the brave win over the Dragons.
