Winners
Eels back-rower Isaiah Papali'i (98) was a man on a mission with a try and 10 busts in a one-point loss to the Panthers to top the round's scoring and prove easily the best of the possible captaincy choices in round 16 – although only a little more than 1 per cent of coaches went with him.
Ben Hunt (95) was magnificent in a comeback win against the Warriors and while a less likely captaincy choice he rewarded those who punted on giving him the armband this week.
Jamal Fogarty (96) was huge in the Titans' win over Canberra while Manly wingers Reuben Garrick and Jason Saab (91) both made hay in the record-breaking win over Canterbury.