There is a struck match between the trio in most statistical categories, though if Ponga had played eight games rather than four his totals in terms of tries, assists and busts would likely stretch ahead of the other two.
The Knights custodian has also been the safest fielding kicks and is the only genuine general play kicking option of the three. Brimson and Holmes each had a slow start to the year statistically before picking up the pace in recent weeks.
NRL.com verdict: Ponga
Candidates: Cameron Munster, Ben Hunt, Ash Taylor
Storm five-eighth Munster produced one of the finest ever performances by a Queensland No.6 in last year's decider – not something you say lightly given the jersey was worn by all-time Origin legend Darren Lockyer and Origin's greatest ever player in Wally Lewis.