Cameron Munster has surged back into the lead of the 2022 Zero Tackle NRL MVP race as the count gets set for a week off for the representative round.
A score of 13 out of a possible 20 votes has seen him overtake James Tedesco, who failed to poll a vote from Saturday evening’s loss to the Parramatta Eels.
Ben Hunt, Jahrome Hughes and Dylan Edwards all polled votes to make up the top five, with Joseph Tapine scoring another 20.
It means he has now scored a staggering 107 votes out of a possible 120 in the last six weeks, moving all the way to sixth place on the leaderboard after scoring just seven votes in the opening nine rounds.
Jason Taumalolo too continues to rise up, moving to seventh, while Isaah Yeo, Nicho Hynes remain in the top ten. Nathan Cleary rounds it out, making the top ten for the first time this season, although still being 31 votes off the pace.
Big weeks for Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, Mitchell Moses, Clint Gutherson and Reuben Garrick also have moved them inside the top 25, while a perfect 20 for Stephen Crichton has him sitting equal 31st alongside Dylan Brown.
Here are all the votes from Round 15.
St George Illawarra Dragons vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
In the upset result of the week, it was the Dragons who led the Rabbitohs 32 points to 0 after just 29 minutes on the back of forward dominance and Ben Hunt brilliance. A score of 18 votes out of a possible 20 has Hunt moving closer to taking the lead of the MVP race, while the Dragons have moved into the top eight on the back of the win.
Matt Clements
Scott Pryde
Dan Nichols
Jack Blyth
5
Blake Lawrie
Ben Hunt
Ben Hunt
Blake Lawrie
4
Ben Hunt
Blake Lawrie
Blake Lawrie
Ben Hunt
3
Cody Ramsey
Zac Lomax
Zac Lomax
Zac Lomax
2
Jack de Belin
Cody Ramsey
Cody Ramsey
Jack de Belin
1
Zac Lomax
Mikaele Ravalawa
Jack de Belin
Cody Ramsey
Manly Sea Eagles vs North Queensland Cowboys
Valentine Holmes managed to steer the Cowboys to a late comeback win over the Manly Sea Eagles, who had dominated the game for the most part after the late withdrawal of Reuben Cotter. Lachlan Croker and Reuben Garrick were among the best for the home side, but couldn’t hold onto the lead.
Matt Clements
Scott Pryde
Dan Nichols
Jack Blyth
5
Valentine Holmes
Valentine Holmes
Lachlan Croker
Lachlan Croker
4
Lachlan Croker
Lachlan Croker
Valentine Holmes
Valentine Holmes
3
Jason Taumalolo
Jason Taumalolo
Reuben Garrick
Reuben Garrick
2
Reuben Garrick
Reuben Garrick
Jason Taumalolo
Murray Taulagi
1
Murray Taulagi
Murray Taulagi
Murray Taulagi
Jason Taumalolo
Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos
The Melbourne Storm are as tough of a road trip as you’ll find anywhere in the NRL, and the Broncos, without Adam Reynolds, were always going to be up against it. They put in an admirable performance to stay in the fight, with Payne Haas and Patrick Carrigan leading the way, but it was Jahrome Hughes and Cameron Munster who ultimately steered the Storm to the two competition points.
Matt Clements
Scott Pryde
Dan Nichols
Jack Blyth
5
Jahrome Hughes
Jahrome Hughes
Jahrome Hughes
Jahrome Hughes
4
Cameron Munster
Justin Olam
Cameron Munster
Cameron Munster
3
Payne Haas
Patrick Carrigan
Justin Olam
Patrick Carrigan
2
Justin Olam
Payne Haas
Patrick Carrigan
Justin Olam
1
Patrick Carrigan
Cameron Munster
Payne Haas
Payne Haas
Cronulla Sharks vs Gold Coast Titans
A dour game on Saturday afternoon in Coffs Harbour saw the Cronulla Sharks manage to pick up the chocolates over the Titans, with Matt Moylan putting in another strong performance during a contract year. Nicho Hynes, Royce Hunt and Sione Katoa were also strong, while Tino Fa’asuamaleaui was again the standout for the beaten outfit who sit at the bottom of the table.
Matt Clements
Scott Pryde
Dan Nichols
Jack Blyth
5
Matt Moylan
Matt Moylan
Matt Moylan
Matt Moylan
4
Nicho Hynes
Source:: ZeroTackle
