Panthers star Nathan Cleary and Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck are the new frontrunners for the Dally M Medal after surging to the top of the leaderboard after round eight.
They join Latrell Mitchell, who is ineligible for the award due to a suspension, on 13 after they each picked up three votes as their team recorded impressive wins on the weekend.
The top five teams flexed their muscles in round eight - unbeaten Penrith made it eight on the trot while the Eels, Rabbitohs, Roosters and Storm also recorded convincing wins to continue to establish themselves in a clear elite group at the top of the ladder.
Brisbane scored the most remarkable win of the week - coming back to beat the Titans by eight despite conceding four tries in the opening 13 minutes to trail 22-0.
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Dally M leaderboard
| Latrell Mitchell* | 13 |
| Nathan Cleary | 13 |
| Roger Tuivasa-Sheck | 13 |
| Ryan Papenhuyzen | 12 |
| James Fisher-Harris | 11 |
| David Fifita | 9 |
| Reed Mahoney | 8 |
| Adam Doueihi | 7 |
| Benji Marshall | 7 |
| Clint Gutherson | 7 |
| Tino Fa'asuamaleaui | 7 |
| William Kennedy | 7 |
| Sam Walker | 7 |
| Brett Morris | 6 |
| Cameron Munster | 6 |
| Cody Walker | 6 |
| Jamayne Isaako | 6 |
| James Tedesco | 6 |
| Kodi Nikorima | 6 |
| Daly Cherry-Evans | 6 |
| Tom Trbojevic | 6 |
| Jahrome Hughes | 6 |
| Ben Hunt | 5 |
| Daniel Saifiti | 5 |
| Isaiah Papali'i | 5 |
| Jarome Luai | 5 |
| Maika Sivo | 5 |
| Mitch Moses | 5 |
| Valentine Holmes | 5 |
| Scott Drinkwater | 5 |
| Chad Townsend | 5 |
| Daine Laurie | 4 |
| Damien Cook | 4 |
| Hudson Young | 4 |
| Paul Vaughan | 4 |
| Viliame Kikau | 4 |
| Felise Kaufusi | 4 |
| Joseph Manu | 4 |
| Angus Crichton | 3 |
| Bradman Best | 3 |
| Brian To'o | 3 |
| Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad | 3 |
| Corey Norman | 3 |
| Dylan Edwards | 3 |
| Josh Papalii | 3 |
| Junior Paulo | 3 |
| Xavier Coates | 3 |
| Zac Lomax | 3 |
| Tom Burgess | 3 |
| Jarrod Wallace | 3 |
| Josh Aloiai | 3 |
| Payne Haas | 3 |
| Kalyn Ponga | 3 |
| Harry Grant | 3 |
| Tohu Harris | 3 |
| Reece Robson | 3 |
| Will Hopoate | 3 |
| Joseph Tapine | 3 |
| Jared Waerea-Hargreaves | 3 |
| Addin Fonua-Blake | 2 |
| Christian Welch | 2 |
| David Klemmer | 2 |
| George Williams | 2 |
| Jayden Brailey | 2 |
| Lindsay Collins | 2 |
| Luke Brooks | 2 |
| Matt Burton | 2 |
| Matthew Moylan | 2 |
| Nathan Brown | 2 |
| Tariq Sims | 2 |
| Tom Eisenhuth | 2 |
| Adam Clune | 2 |
| Kieran Foran | 2 |
| Cameron Murray | 2 |
| Dallin Watene-Zelezniak | 2 |
| Oregon Kaufusi | 2 |
| Dylan Napa | 2 |
| Keaon Koloamatangi | 2 |
| Liam Martin | 2 |
| Ben Murdoch-Masila | 2 |
| Adam Elliott | 1 |
| Alexander Brimson | 1 |
| Anthony Milford | 1 |
| Ashley Taylor | 1 |
| Daniel Alvaro | 1 |
| Jack Bird | 1 |
| Jordan Rapana | 1 |
| Josh Hodgson | 1 |
| Josh Mansour | 1 |
| Justin Olam | 1 |
| Marata Niukore | 1 |
| Mark Nicholls | 1 |
| Toby Rudolf | 1 |
| Dane Gagai | 1 |
| Tyrone Peachey | 1 |
| Sean O'Sullivan | 1 |
| George Jennings | 1 |
| Mikaele Ravalawa | 1 |
| Reuben Cotter | 1 |
| Tyson Frizell | 1 |
| Jake Granville | 1 |
| Corey Thompson | 1 |
| Bryce Cartwright | 1 |
| Luke Thompson | 1 |
| Emre Guler | 1 |
| Martin Taupau | 1 |
| Josh Morris | 1 |
| Josh Addo Carr | 1 |
| Reimis Smith | 1 |
| Regan Campbell-Gillard | 1 |
| Alex Twal | 1 |
* - Latrell Mitchell is ineligible to win the award due to a suspension, Points penalties for suspensions will be applied at the end of the season
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All the scorelines, highlights, injuries and judiciary news from the eighth round of the Telstra Premiership.
Round 8 snapshot
Raiders v Rabbitohs, Thursday 7.50pm at GIO Stadium
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- Match report: Rabbitohs get job done in second half, again
- Injuries: Cameron Murray (ankle), Adam Reynolds (thumb), George Williams (hamstring), Seb Kris (ankle), Campbell Graham (hand)
- Judiciary: No charges
- Dally M votes: 3 - Benji Marshall, 2 - Keaon Koloamatangi, 1 - Cody Walker. Judge: Andrew Johns
Match Highlights: Raiders v Rabbitohs
Storm v Sharks, Friday 6pm at AAMI Park
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- Match report: Bellamy spray sparks Storm to second-half blitz
- Injuries: Braden Hamlin-Uele (ankle), Wade Graham (head knock)
- Judiciary: No charges
- Dally M votes: 3 - Jahrome Hughes, 2 - Harry Grant, 1 - Reimis Smith. Judge: Mark Geyer
Match Highlights: Storm v Sharks
Broncos v Titans, Friday 7.50pm at Suncorp Stadium
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- Match report: Broncos pull off greatest comeback to stun Titans
- Injuries: Corey Thompson (ankle)
- Judiciary: Jordan Riki (contrary conduct), Matt Lodge (contrary conduct)
- Dally M votes: 3 - Jamayne Isaako, 2 - Payne Haas, 1 - Xavier Coates. Judge: Paul Whatuira
Match Highlights: Broncos v Titans
Panthers v Sea Eagles, Saturday 3pm at Carrington Park, Bathurst
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- Match report: Cleary unhappy with start but happy with stops
- Injuries: Kurt Capewell (rib), Martin Taupau (head knock)
- Judiciary: Matt Burton (high tackle)
- Dally M votes: 3 - Nathan Cleary, 2 - Liam Martin, 1 - Daly Cherry-Evans. Judge: Steve Roach
Match Highlights: Panthers v Sea Eagles
Bulldogs v Eels, Saturday 5.30pm at Stadium Australia
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- Match report: Sivo, Gutho double up as Eels outclass Bulldogs
- Injuries: Nathan Brown (hip), Dylan Napa (shoulder)
- Judiciary: Ava Seumanufagai (dangerous contact)
- Dally M votes: 3 - Clint Gutherson, 2 - Isaiah Papali'i, 1 - Reagan Campbell-Gillard. Judge: Corey Parker
Match Highlights: Bulldogs v Eels
Knights v Roosters, Saturday 7.35pm at McDonald Jones Stadium
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- Match report: Knee injuries take gloss off Roosters' win
- Injuries: Brett Morris (knee), Lindsay Collins (knee), Blake Green (ribs)
- Judiciary: Sitili Tupouniua (shoulder charge), Matt Ikuvalu (dangerous contact)
- Dally M votes: 3 - Sam Walker, 2 - Joey Manu, 1 - Angus Crichton. Judge: Greg Alexander
Match Highlights: Knights v Roosters
Warriors v Cowboys, Sunday 2pm at Central Coast GIO Stadium
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- Match report: Warriors hold on to shoot down Cowboys in a thriller
- Injuries: Ben Murdoch-Masila (head knock), Ben Hampton (pectoral)
- Judiciary: Coen Hess (dangerous contact)
- Dally M votes: 3 - Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 2 - Ben Murdoch-Masila, 1 - Tohu Harris. Judge: Chris Heighington
Match Highlights: Warriors v Cowboys
Dragons v Wests Tigers, Sunday 4.05pm at WIN Stadium
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- Match report: A tale of two Zacs: Cini stars in Tigers upset as Lomax injured
- Injuries: Zac Lomax (thumb), Cody Ramsey (ribs)
- Judiciary: Tommy Talau (shoulder charge)
- Dally M votes: 3 - Daine Laurie, 2 - Adam Doueihi, 1 - Alex Twal. Judge: Ben Ikin
Match Highlights: Dragons v Wests Tigers
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