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Message: [QUOTE="Danoz Direct, post: 2773432, member: 8457"] Rugby League Week Team of the Year [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans][B]1. Ben Barba (Sharks)[/B][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans][IMG]http://1j4j83495htj3dfcqe3s115x.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/NRL-P-Barba-960x540.jpg[/IMG][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]The little maestro was back to his best in 2016 as he began to show just why he was the runaway Dally M winner in 2012.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]Barba’s running game was reminiscent of what we’ve come to expect from the fleet-footed fullback, but his decision-making in attack has elevated his game to new heights. His 18 try assists a testament to just how far he’s come as a playmaker.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans][B]2. Josh Mansour (Panthers)[/B][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans][IMG]http://1j4j83495htj3dfcqe3s115x.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/NRLP-Mansour-960x540.jpg[/IMG][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]The Panthers flyer earned his first Origin call-up in 2016 and based on what we saw from him this year, it’s certain to be the first of many.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]His ability to perform on both ends of the field have gone a long way to establishing him as one of the best wingers in the world.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans][B]3. Jarrod Croker (Raiders)[/B][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans][IMG]http://1j4j83495htj3dfcqe3s115x.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Croker-NRLP-960x540.jpg[/IMG][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]It’s only fitting that this season Croker become the Raiders highest-ever point-scorer in the same year he helped the side to their highest ever points total as a club.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]The Raiders skipper finished among the top try-scorers in the NRL (16) and was once again the competition’s top point-scorer with 278.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans][B]4. Joey Leilua (Raiders)[/B][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]Unstoppable would probably be the best word to describe Joey Leilua’s 2016 season. The barnstorming centre was able to reduce the errors in his game and produce some of the most scintillating footy of his career which has been a catalyst for the Raiders’ current 10-game winning streak.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]Leilua finished the regular season with 11 tries, 12 linebreaks, nine try assists and 2849 metres. Wow![/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans][B]5. Jordan Rapana (Raiders)[/B][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans][IMG]http://1j4j83495htj3dfcqe3s115x.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Rapana-NRLP-960x540.jpg[/IMG][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]The Raiders winger has undoubtedly grown into one of the best in the game, and a strong 2016 will certainly earn him a maiden Kiwi call-up for the Four Nations later this year.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]Another double on the weekend, his fourth of the season, saw him bring his tally to 20 tries in 2016 – more than doubling his tally from last season (seven).[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans][B]6. Cooper Cronk (Storm)[/B][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans][IMG]http://1j4j83495htj3dfcqe3s115x.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/NRL-P-Cronk-960x540.jpg[/IMG][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]The Storm halfback has enjoyed another memorable campaign as he helped his side secure their second minor premiership.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]Cronk finished joint top in try assists for the season (23) as his pinpoint kicking has led to a host of tries for his wingers Vunivalu and Koroibete.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]He also managed to cross the stripe on 11 occasions.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans][B]7. Jonathan Thurston (Cowboys)[/B][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans][IMG]http://1j4j83495htj3dfcqe3s115x.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Thurston-NRLP-960x540.jpg[/IMG][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]It was another clinical season from arguably the best player in the world.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]While he may not hit the heights of 2015, Thurston still managed to dazzle us, finishing joint top in try assists (23) alongside Maroons teammate Cooper Cronk as well as joint second in total points (185).[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans][B]8. Ryan James (Titans)[/B][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans][IMG]http://1j4j83495htj3dfcqe3s115x.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Ryan-James-NRLP-1-960x540.jpg[/IMG][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]The Titans enforcer has become a household name in 2016 as his strong play has helped his team to earn a top eight finish for the first time since 2010.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]The hard-hitting prop also showed an uncanny ability to find the line as he crossed for a whopping 11 tries.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans][B]9. Josh Hodgson (Raiders)[/B][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans][IMG]http://1j4j83495htj3dfcqe3s115x.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Hodgson-NRLP-960x634.jpg[/IMG][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]Hodgson has quickly become one of the best hookers in the game, with his decision making and and playmaking among the best in the NRL in 2016.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]His efforts on both ends of the field have been a big reason why the Raiders have earned a home final, and his performances will go a long way to dictating just how far the Green Machine go.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans][B]10. Jesse Bromwich (Storm)[/B][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans][IMG]http://1j4j83495htj3dfcqe3s115x.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/NRLP-Jesse-Bromwich-960x540.jpg[/IMG][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]The Kiwi prop is arguably the most consistent forward in the competition, averaging over 144 metres gained and 30 tackles per game.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]His efforts were duly rewarded when he was deservedly named captain for his country in their Anzac Day clash with the Kangaroos.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans][B]11. Tohu Harris[/B][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]Not the most popular player in the game but you just get the feeling he is the player that his team-mates love to have by their side.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]Tohu Harris played every game for Craig Bellamy in 2016 and tremendously covered three positions (centre, second row and five-eighth) in the process.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]The Kiwi workhorse finished the year with eight tries and close to 700 tackles.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans][B]12. Trent Merrin (Panthers)[/B][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans][IMG]http://1j4j83495htj3dfcqe3s115x.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/T-Merrin-NRLP-960x540.jpg[/IMG][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]The Penrith forward has played with a chip on his shoulder for the latter part of the season after being overlooked for Origin duty, and it seems the Panthers are reaping the rewards.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]The 26-year-old has been a revelation since making the switch to the foot of the mountains, averaging an impressive 154 metres and 33 tackles made per game. His five tries are also a career-best for Merrin, as he looks to earn a recall into Mal Meninga’s Kangaroos squad later this year.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans][B]13. Jason Taumalolo (Cowboys)[/B][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans] [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]Thurston is the Cowboys most important player but it’s fair to say that the premiers can’t defend their title if big Jason Taumalolo isn’t on the park. That’s how important the 23-year-old has become to this squad.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#151515][FONT=Open Sans]This season the hulking forward registered over 4,000 metres and 71 tackle breaks – and also demonstrated his ability to find the line as he racked up six tries in the process.[/FONT][/COLOR] [/QUOTE]

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