High flyers Melbourne and Penrith were both given a scare in round 19 of the Telstra Premiership one week out from their heavyweight showdown at Suncorp Stadium.
The Storm racked up their 15th win on the trot but not before they were pushed to the limit by the Cowboys, while Ivan Cleary's Panthers overcame the loss of skipper Isaah Yeo early to grind out an 18-12 win over Brisbane.
Another of the premiership favourites, South Sydney, piled on 11 tries to demoralise the Warriors with big men Thomas Burgess and Jaydn Su'A both grabbing doubles and Canberra continued their revival with a 12-10 victory over the Eels in a physical clash to open the round.
The Titans upset the Dragons in Sunday's Gold Coast double-header before the Dogs and Sharks completed the round with an emphatic win to Cronulla.
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Round 19 snapshot
All the scorelines, highlights, injuries and judiciary news from the 19th round of the Telstra Premiership.
Eels v Raiders, Thursday 7.50pm at Cbus Super Stadium
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- Match report: Finals intensity on show as Raiders stun Eels in gritty thriller
- Injuries: Josh Papalii (HIA), Marata Niukore (knee)
- Judiciary: No charges
Match Highlights: Eels v Raiders
Roosters v Knights, Friday 6pm at Sunshine Coast Stadium
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- Match report: Teddy sizzles as backline injuries open door for Morris
- Injuries: Billy Smith (ankle), Matt Ikuvalu (ankle)
- Judiciary: No charges
Match Highlights: Roosters v Knights
Cowboys v Storm, Friday 7.55pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
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- Match report: Storm survive stern Cowboys test to make it 15 straight
- Injuries: No major injuries reported
- Judiciary: Nicho Hynes (careless high tackle)
Match Highlights: Cowboys v Storm
Rabbitohs v Warriors, Saturday 3pm at Sunshine Coast Stadium
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- Match report: Try bonanza as Rabbitohs put 60 past Warriors
- Injuries: Jack Murchie (head knock), Eliesa Katoa (head knock), Addin Fonua-Blake (finger)
- Judiciary: Cameron Murray (crusher tackle), Matt Lodge (contrary conduct)
Match Highlights: Rabbitohs v Warriors
Sea Eagles v Wests Tigers, Saturday 5.30pm at Suncorp Stadium
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- Match report: DCE, Harper on song as Sea Eagles down Tigers
- Injuries: Dylan Walker (head knock), Alex Seyfarth (knee), Luke Garner (ankle)
- Judiciary: Josh Aloiai (dangerous contact)
Match Highlights: Sea Eagles v Wests Tigers
Panthers v Broncos, Saturday 7.35pm at Suncorp Stadium
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- Match report: Panthers survive scare to sneak past Broncos
- Injuries: Isaah Yeo (head knock)
- Judiciary: Thomas Flegler (careless high tackle)
Match Highlights: Panthers v Broncos
Dragons v Titans, Sunday 1.50pm at Cbus Super Stadium
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- Match report: Sexton shines on debut as Titans boost playoff hopes with Dragons upset
- Injuries: Cody Ramsey (wrist)
- Judiciary: Match review committee to announce findings on Monday
Match Highlights: Dragons v Titans
Bulldogs v Sharks, Sunday 4.05pm at Cbus Super Stadium
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- Match report: Johnson hamstrung as Sharks beat Dogs to surge into seventh
- Injuries: Shaun Johnson (hamstring)
- Judiciary: Match review committee to announce findings on Monday
Match Highlights: Bulldogs v Sharks
Who's winning in round 20?
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Dally M Leaderboard
Voting after round 12 is not publicised
For the full list of all 2021 vote-getters, click here
| Nathan Cleary | 21 |
| Roger Tuivasa-Sheck | 17 |
| James Fisher-Harris | 16 |
| Tom Trbojevic | 15 |
| Latrell Mitchell* | 13 |
| William Kennedy | 12 |
| James Tedesco | 12 |
| Ryan Papenhuyzen | 12 |
| Adam Doueihi | 11 |
| Ben Hunt | 10 |
| Scott Drinkwater | 10 |
| Benji Marshall | 10 |
| Reed Mahoney | 10 |
| Daly Cherry-Evans | 9 |
| David Fifita* | 9 |
| Mitch Moses | 8 |
| Cody Walker | 8 |
* Players listed with an asterisk are ineligible to win Dally M Awards due to suspension. Points penalties for suspensions will be applied at the end of the season to determine the final Dally M Medal leaderboard.