Injuries to a number of stars including Ryan Papenhuyzen, Adam Reynolds, Cameron Murray and Kurt Capewell took some of the gloss off a sensational Round 9 that saw the Sharks remain on top of the ladder, the Dolphins dig deep to climb into the top four and the Roosters make a statement in Brisbane.
NSW Origin hopefuls Dylan Edwards and Nicho Hynes both polled Dally M votes in their teams’ victories to sit atop the leaderboard after nine rounds with Bulldogs enforcer Viliame Kikau just one vote behind after nine rounds.
Rabbitohs v Panthers
- Report: Panthers overcome slow start to run down Rabbitohs
- Judiciary: Izack Tago (Dangerous Contact), Jacob Host (Dangerous Contact)
- Dally M votes: Isaah Yeo 6, Dylan Edwards 3, James Fisher-Harris 3.
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Sea Eagles v Raiders
- Report: Raiders stun Sea Eagles with second-half comeback
- Judiciary: Nathan Brown (Dangerous Contact), Emre Guler (Careless High Tackle), Morgan Smithies (Crusher Tackle)
- Dally M votes: Elliott Whitehead 6, Kaeo Weekes 3, Joseph Tapine 2, Tom Trbojevic 1.