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In 2016 The Roar – on behalf of our excellent team of live bloggers – will be working our way through every game of the NRL season and assigning votes on a 3-2-1 basis. We are building towards the goal of crowning our very own NRL MVP.
Operating on the same system as the NRL’s Dally M Medal, our NRL MVP will also provide a handy predictor for who is in line to win the League’s highest individual honour come the end of the season.
Every Tuesday Morning, all the votes will be published right here and the leaderboard will be updated every weekend.
Parramatta Eels 4 defeated by Brisbane Broncos 17
Blogged by: Scott Pryde
3: Corey Oates – Oates scored one try and set up another during the Broncos first half rampage. He made plenty of other big runs and was solid in defence.
2: Matt Gillett – Gillett was dangerous with the ball in hand, and did a very strong job for the Broncos in defence throughout, not missing a tackle all game.
1: Josh McGuire – McGuire, in his first game back from an injury that rubbed him out of the second half of last season, was dominant. He would make 30 tackles and 18 hitups, running for a total of 176 metres.
Manly Sea Eagles 6 defeated by Canterbury Bulldogs 28
Blogged by: Riley Pettigrew
3: James Graham – In a Bulldogs pack that was supposed to be over sized, Graham stood up playing 75 minutes. He made 29 runs for 230 metres and contributed 38 tackles in a monster game.
2: Josh Reynolds – Although it was only the first game of the season, Reynolds looks to have matured. He made two try assists, 18 tackles and was dangerous with his running game.
1: Moses Mbye – Mbye, like Reynolds made two try assists always looking dangerous with the ball in the hand, and stepped up to the plate making four from six conversions.
Canberra Raiders 30 defeat Penrith Panthers 22
Blogged by: Jarrod McGrouther
3: Aidan Sezer – Sezer controlled the game beautifully all day. His kicking game was on, and he scored two tries. Playing the second half without Blake Austin who was injured, he controlled the situation perfectly.
2: Josh Hodgson – The Canberra number nine made 32 tackles and seven runs, getting his forwards over the advantage line at every opportunity. Also kept a cool head when he was moved into the halves during the second half.
1: Bryce Cartwright – Cartwright never stopped trying for the Panthers. He was dynamic with the ball, setting up a try. He played 80 minutes and made 27 tackles to go with the offence.
Wests Tigers 34 defeat New Zealand Warriors 26
Blogged by: Jack Aubrey
3: Mitchell Moses – Put in a much improved performance from last season, and dominated the first half. Had a big roll in two tries, and easily could have been three. Kicking game was also very strong.
2: Shaun Johnson – Was the only reason the Warriors were able to come back into the game, coming up with two try assists and scoring one of his own.
1: James Tedesco – Was incredible threatening with the ball, and strong at the back. Scored two tries for the Tigers.
North Queensland Cowboys 20 defeat Cronulla Sharks 14
Blogged by: John Coomer
3: Ethan Lowe – Lowe managed to get over the line for a try which sealed the game for the Cowboys, and was a constant threat in attack. He was also incredibly efficient in defence making 38 tackles.
2: Jack Bird – Bird was strong right throughout the game, scoring a try and making many strong runs, making 17 hitups throughout the game.
1: Jason Taumalolo – Taumalolo defended well, but it was in attack where the key difference was felt. He looked a threat in every one of his 18 hitups.
Sydney Roosters 10 defeated by South Sydney Rabbitohs 42
Blogged by: Riley Pettigrew
3: Greg Inglis – Was dangerous with the ball all game long, scoring a try and making two line breaks from his 11 runs.
2: Adam Reynolds – Played limited minutes due to a jaw injury, but was impressive. Had two try assists, and played a leading role in the Rabbitohs early onslaught.
1: Jason Clark – Was incredibly solid in defence, making 33 tackles throughout the game. He was the best Souths forward by a long way, making 112 metres from his 12 runs.
Gold Coast Titans 30 defeat Newcastle Knights 12
Blogged by: Joel Erickson
3: Greg Bird – Bird led from the front for the Titans, making 18 hitups and 25 tackles, looking strong in all elements of his game, playing a roll in all of the sets leading up to Titans tries.
2: Agnatius Paasi – Crossed for a try, and really looks to be in for a strong season. He made plenty of big runs, and was a constant threat for the defence.
1: Tyrone Roberts – Played very well in a losing team. Struggled to keep his side in the game, but played with a strong kicking game.
Melbourne Storm 18 defeat St George Illawarra Dragons 16
Blogged by: Jack Aubrey
3: Marika Koroibete – It is fair to say the Storm wouldn’t have won the game without Koroibete in attack. He got the better of Josh Dugan scoring a first half double after the Storm got off to a slow start.
2: Tyson Frizell – Frizell was excellent in defence, making 35 tackles and scored the try that brought the Dragons back into the match during the second half.
1: Billy Slater – In his first game back from an extended injury that rubbed him out of the second half of last season showed what the Storm were missing. Was incredibly safe under the high ball and looked dangerous in attack.
From next week, there will be a progressive leaderboard included in this article.
What are your thoughts Roarers? Did our bloggers get it right? Who would you have assigned votes to from each game?
See you next Tuesday, same time, same place!
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