Here’s who got the Albert Goldthorpe Medal points this week as the best performers in each Super League match…
Warrington Wolves 32-18 Toulouse Olympique
Matt Dufty showed glimpses of what he can bring to Warrington with a busy performance.
3 pts – Matt Dufty (Warrington Wolves)
2 pts – George Williams (Warrington Wolves)
1 pt – Corey Norman (Toulouse Olympique)
Castleford Tigers 18-8 Catalans Dragons
Paul McShane stepped into the halves but his commitment, especially in defence, was as evident as ever.
3 pts – Paul McShane (Castleford Tigers)
2 pts – Bureta Faraimo (Castleford Tigers)
1 pt – Gareth O’Brien (Castleford Tigers)
Hull Kingston Rovers 20-28 Leeds Rhinos
Morgan Gannon scored two tries at crucial times to take the game away from the home side.
3 pts – Morgan Gannon (Leeds Rhinos)
2 pts – Ryan Hall (Hull KR)
1 pt – Blake Austin (Leeds Rhinos)
Salford Red Devils 33-16 Huddersfield Giants
Andy Ackers is the least lauded member of Salford’s spine but the hooker was instrumental in setting the beat that the rest of the team played to.
3 pts – Andy Ackers (Salford Red Devils)
2 pts – Marc Sneyd (Salford Red Devils)
1 pt – Brodie Croft (Salford Red Devils)
Hull FC 6-60 St Helens
Back in the side after injury, Will Hopoate didn’t miss a beat, causing Hull countless problems with the ball and coming up with some huge defensive plays.
3 pts – Will Hopoate (St Helens)
2 pts – Agnatius Paasi (St Helens)
1 pt – Ben Davies (St Helens)
Wakefield Trinity 30-12 Wigan Warriors
Mason Lino was instrumental in everything that Wakefield did well, including brilliant kicks, passes and a devastating running game.
3 pts – Mason Lino (Wakefield Trinity)
2 pts – Jacob Miller (Wakefield Trinity)
1 pt – Jai Whitbread (Wakefield Trinity)
Albert Goldthorpe Medal Table (+ Round 23 points)
1 Brodie Croft (Salford Red Devils) 25 (+1)
2 Sam Tomkins (Catalans Dragons 22
3 Jai Field (Wigan Warriors) 21
4= Jonny Lomax (St Helens) 16
Jack Welsby (St Helens) 16
6 Paul McShane (Castleford Tigers) 15 (+3)
7= Jake Connor (Hull FC) 14
Konrad Hurrell (St Helens) 14
9= Josh Drinkwater (Catalans Dragons) 13
Marc Sneyd (Salford Red Devils) 13 (+2)
Bevan French (Wigan Warriors) 13
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