Edwards among four Panthers in Team of the Week
Dylan Edwards' four-try effort against the Sea Eagles was the standout performance from Round 6 as the Panthers fullback secured his spot in the VB Hard Earned Index Team of the Week.
With Nathan Cleary (64 points), Brian To'o (72 points) and Zac Hosking (80 points) all earning selection for their respective positions, it was Edwards' individual efforts against Manly that headlined this week's team as the Penrith number one finished with 13 tackle breaks from his 15 runs to take top spot among all fullbacks.
Broncos tyro Payne Haas brought up the century with his performance in a losing side against Canberra – chalking up 15 carries of eight plus metres while also adding five offloads and 20 tackles without missing – with Eels lock Ryan Matterson (99 points) narrowly behind him for the round's top score.
The top 10 plays from Round 6, 2023
Wests Tigers new recruits Api Koroisau (67 points) and Isaiah Papali'i (76 points) did all they could to help Tim Sheens' side towards their maiden win of the year, falling short in that regard but still earning selection in this week's team, while Phillip Sami's remarkable 15 tackle breaks saw him take top spot among all wingers.
He was joined in the team by Queensland Origin duo and Titans teammates Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (80 points) and David Fifita (92 points).
Dolphins forward Thomas Gilbert continued his impressive season, landing a place on this week's interchange bench after producing a 81-point effort, while Warriors prop Tom Ale also earned his first selection of the year after scoring 76 points.
Round 6 VB Team of the Week
- Dylan Edwards (Panthers) — 74 points
- Phillip Sami (Titans) — 78 points
- Dane Gagai (Knights) — 74 points
- Campbell Graham (Rabbitohs) — 63 points
- Brian To’o (Panthers) — 72 points
- Cameron Munster (Storm) — 74 points
- Nathan Cleary (Panthers) — 64 points
- Payne Haas (Broncos) — 100 points
- Api Koroisau (Wests Tigers) — 67 points
- Tino Fa’asuamaleaui (Titans) — 80 points
- David Fifita (Titans) — 92 points
- Zac Hosking (Panthers) — 80 points
- Ryan Matterson (Eels) — 99 points
- Thomas Gilbert (Dolphins) — 81 points
- Tom Ale (Warriors) — 76 points
- Isaiah Papali’I (Wests Tigers) — 76 points
- Christian Welch (Storm) — 75 points
Stats for the VB Hard Earned Index and Team of the Week are provided via Fox Sports.
