The highlights, talking points and injury and judiciary news from each of the weekend's games plus Dally M votes.
Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster is clinging onto the lead in the race for the Dally M Medal but is just one vote clear of the chasing pack of South Sydney star Cody Walker, Storm skipper Cameron Smith, Eels captain Clint Gutherson and Roosters fullback James Tedesco.
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Round 8 Snapshot
Rabbitohs v Broncos
- Report: Walker dazzles again as Bennett's Bunnies bury Seibold's Broncos
- Injuries: No serious injuries
- Judiciary: No charges
- Dally M votes: Cody Walker 3, Sam Burgess 2, Damien Cook 1. Judge: Mark Geyer
Match Highlights: Rabbitohs v Broncos
Match: Rabbitohs v Broncos
Round 8 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
2nd Position
away Team
Broncos
13th Position
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
Cowboys v Titans
- Report: Taumalolo's return sparks Cowboys to win over Titans
- Injuries: Josh McGuire (calf)
- Judiciary: No charges
- Dally M votes: John Asiata 3, Jason Taumalolo 2, Jai Arrow 1. Judge: Ryan Girdler
Match Highlights: Cowboys v Titans
Match: Cowboys v Titans
Round 8 -
home Team
Cowboys
11th Position
away Team
Titans
14th Position
Venue: 1300SMILES Stadium, Townsville
Sharks v Storm
- Report: Baby Sharks come of age in brave win over Melbourne
- Injuries: No serious injuries
- Judiciary: No charges
- Dally M votes: Chad Townsend 3, Briton Nikora 2, Braden Hamlin-Uele 1. Judge: Dene Halatau
Match Highlights: Sharks v Storm
Match: Sharks v Storm
Round 8 -
home Team
Sharks
7th Position
away Team
Storm
4th Position
Venue: PointsBet Stadium, Sydney
Raiders v Panthers
- Report: Raiders thrash Panthers as injuries take their toll
- Injuries: Isaah Yeo (dislocated shoulder), John Bateman (eye socket), Malakai Watene-Zelezniak (ribs)
- Judiciary: James Maloney (dangerous contact, dangerous throw), Liam Martin (dangerous throw)
- Dally M votes: Jack Wighton 3, Josh Papalii 2, Iosia Soliola 1. Judge: Alan Tongue
Match Highlights: Raiders v Panthers
Match: Raiders v Panthers
Round 8 -
home Team
Raiders
3rd Position
away Team
Panthers
15th Position
Venue: McDonalds Park, Wagga Wagga
Sea Eagles v Bulldogs
- Report: Sea Eagles stand tall in the face of adversity
- Injuries: Lachlan Croker (hamstring)
- Judiciary: No charges
- Dally M votes: Martin Taupau 3, Joel Thompson 2, Kane Elgey 1. Judge: Corey Parker
Match Highlights: Sea Eagles v Bulldogs
Match: Sea Eagles v Bulldogs
Round 8 -
home Team
Sea Eagles
6th Position
away Team
Bulldogs
16th Position
Venue: 4 Pines Park, Sydney
Roosters v Wests Tigers
- Report: Lethal Latrell a 10 out of 10 in Rooster rout
- Injuries: No major injuries
- Judiciary: Ben Matulino (dangerous contact)
- Dally M votes: Latrell Mitchell 3, Daniel Tupou 2, Boyd Cordner 1. Judge: Matthew Elliott
Match Highlights: Roosters v Wests Tigers
Match: Roosters v Wests Tigers
Round 8 -
home Team
Roosters
1st Position
away Team
Wests Tigers
9th Position
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Warriors v Knights
- Report: Ponga stars as Knights outlast struggling Warriors
- Injuries: No major injuries reported
- Judiciary: Kalyn Ponga on report for tripping
- Dally M votes: Mitchell Pearce 3, Kalyn Ponga 2, Shaun Kenny-Dowall 1. Judge: Steve Roach
Match Highlights: Warriors v Knights
Match: Warriors v Knights
Round 8 -
home Team
Warriors
12th Position
away Team
Knights
10th Position
Venue: Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Eels v Dragons
- Report: Entertaining Eels light up Bankwest to vanquish Dragons
- Injuries: Corey Norman (fractured cheekbone), Tyson Frizell (eye)
- Judiciary: No charges
- Dally M votes: Clint Gutherson 3, Shaun Lane 2, Maika Sivo 1. Judge: Greg Alexander
Match Highlights: Eels v Dragons
Match: Eels v Dragons
Round 8 -
home Team
Eels
5th Position
away Team
Dragons
8th Position
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
The Dally M Leaderboard
| Cameron Munster | 11 |
| Cody Walker | 10 |
| Clinton Gutherson | 10 |
| Cameron Smith | 10 |
| James Tedesco | 10 |
| Mitchell Moses | 9 |
| John Bateman | 9 |
| Paul Vaughan | 8 |
| Chad Townsend | 8 |
| Adam Reynolds | 8 |
| Sam Burgess | 8 |
| Luke Keary | 7 |
| Latrell Mitchell | 7 |
| Daly Cherry-Evans | 7 |
| Ben Hunt | 7 |
| Damien Cook | 7 |
| Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad | 7 |
| Robbie Farah | 6 |
| Mitchell Pearce | 6 |
| Jake Trbojevic | 6 |
| Blake Green | 6 |
| Andrew Fifita | 6 |
| Siosiua Taukeiaho | 6 |
| Ryan Matterson | 5 |
| Martin Taupau | 5 |
| Luke Brooks | 5 |
| Josh Papalii | 5 |
| Jason Taumalolo | 5 |
| David Klemmer | 5 |
| Josh Hodgson | 5 |
| Roger Tuivasa-Sheck | 5 |
| Matt Moylan | 4 |
| Jahrome Hughes | 4 |
| Jack Wighton | 4 |
| Corey Harawira-Naera | 4 |
| Boyd Cordner | 4 |
| Anthony Milford | 4 |
| Michael Morgan | 4 |
| Aiden Tolman | 4 |
| Kalyn Ponga | 4 |
| Tyrone Roberts | 3 |
| Tom Trbojevic | 3 |
| Manase Fainu | 3 |
| Kieran Foran | 3 |
| Josh Reynolds | 3 |
| Josh McGuire | 3 |
| John Asiata | 3 |
| James Maloney | 3 |
| Elliott Whitehead | 3 |
| Cameron Murray | 3 |
| Shaun Lane | 3 |
| Nelson Asofa-Solomona | 3 |
| Junior Paulo | 3 |
| Jai Arrow | 3 |
| Jack Bird | 3 |
| Edrick Lee | 3 |
| Blake Ferguson | 3 |
| Tohu Harris | 2 |
| Shaun Johnson | 2 |
| Ryan James | 2 |
| Reagan Campbell-Gillard | 2 |
| Michael Chee-Kam | 2 |
| Jordan Rapana | 2 |
| Joel Thompson | 2 |
| Jayden Okunbor | 2 |
| Jared Waerea-Hargreaves | 2 |
| Esan Marsters | 2 |
| Dylan Napa | 2 |
| Danny Levi | 2 |
| Daniel Tupou | 2 |
| Bunty Afoa | 2 |
| Alex Twal | 2 |
| Payne Haas | 2 |
| Wayde Egan | 1 |
| Viliame Kikau | 1 |
| Victor Radley | 1 |
| Timoteo Lafai | 1 |
| Tevita Tatola | 1 |
| Shaun Kenny-Dowall | 1 |
| Reed Mahoney | 1 |
| Peta Hiku | 1 |
| Nathan Cleary | 1 |
| Michael Gordon | 1 |
| Matthew Dufty | 1 |
| Maika Sivo | 1 |
| Mahe Fonua | 1 |
| Ken Maumalo | 1 |
| Kane Elgey | 1 |
| Josh Morris | 1 |
| Josh Jackson | 1 |
| Josh Aloiai | 1 |
| Jordan Kahu | 1 |
| Jesse Bromwich | 1 |
| Jarrod Croker | 1 |
| Iosia Soliola | 1 |
| Dale Finucane | 1 |
| Corey Waddell | 1 |
| Corey Oates | 1 |
| Braidon Burns | 1 |
| Braden Hamlin-Uele | 1 |
| Benji Marshall | 1 |
| Andrew McCullough | 1 |
| Suliasi Vunivalu | -1 |
| Briton Nikora | -1 |
| Moeaki Fotuaika | -2 |
| Nene Macdonald | -3 |
| Michael Jennings | -3 |
| Joseph Manu | -3 |
| Tevita Pangai Junior | -3 |
| Jarrod Wallace | -3 |
| Matthew Lodge | -4 |
| Addin Fonua-Blake | -5 |
| Sauaso Sue | -6 |
| Sam Lisone | -6 |
| Liam Knight | -6 |
Dally M voting is subject to change if players accrue suspensions at the NRL judiciary. From Round 13 (Friday 7 June) the NRL will no longer publicise the voting results until the awards are announced at the end of the season.
