General News Popular Rookie Watch – Round 16 27/06/2017 RLPA.com.au each week provides an update on NRL rookies around the Clubs, highlighting the best performers in the lead-up to the Rookie of the Year medal at the annual Players’ Champion awards night. Jamal Fogarty was the only player to debut in Round 16, slotting in at five-eighth for the Gold Coast Titans on Friday night after making a mid-season switch from Parramatta. The former Eel was part of the Titans’ 26-14 win over Wests Tigers, lining up alongside fellow rookies Max King and Morgan Boyle. The debut of Fogarty takes the total number of debutants to 41 for the 2017 season – with a host of future stars making their way into first grade this year. Among the best performers for Round 16 were Rookie of the Year front-runners Corey Harawira-Naera (Panthers) and Nick Cotric (Raiders) who both added tries to their already impressive scoring tallies this year. Cowboys forward Corey Jensen crossed for the first try of his NRL career, scoring a crucial four-pointer in his side’s narrow win over Penrith. Unfortunately, Sharks hooker Jayden Brailey suffered a broken jaw in the game against the Sea Eagles and will be sidelined for a considerable amount of time after playing every game this year. NRL – ROUND 16 Warriors vs Bulldogs Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (Warriors) – 80 minutes, 91 metres, 5 tackles Marcelo Montoya (Bulldogs) – 80 minutes, 132 metres, 8 tackles, 1 line-break Wests Tigers vs Titans Moses Suli (Wests Tigers) – 80 minutes, 65 metres, 13 tackles Esan Marsters (Wests Tigers) – 80 minutes, 81 metres, 11 tackles, 1 line-break, 1 try Malakai Watene-Zelezniak (Wests Tigers) – 80 minutes, 66 metres, 4 tackles Matt Eisenhuth (Wests Tigers) – 48 minutes, 99 metres, 33 tackles Jamal Fogarty (Titans)* – 80 minutes, 18 metres, 21 tackles Morgan Boyle (Titans) – 44 minutes, 125 metres, 27 tackles Max King (Titans) – 54 minutes, 100 metres, 32 tackles Cowboys vs Panthers Kyle Laybutt (Cowboys) – 80 minutes, 55 metres, 14 tackles Corey Jensen (Cowboys) – 18 minutes, 57 metres, 9 tackles, 1 line-break, 1 try Corey Harawira-Naera (Panthers) – 80 minutes, 47 metres, 44 tackles, 1 line-break, 1 try Viliame Kikau (Panthers) – 14 minutes, 15 metres, 11 tackles Raiders vs Broncos Nick Cotric (Raiders) – 80 minutes, 148 metres, 2 tackles, 1 try Roosters vs Storm Brandon Smith (Storm) – 33 minutes, 14 metres, 17 tackles Dragons vs Knights Hame Sele (Dragons) – 35 minutes, 31 metres, 30 tackles Luke Yates (Knights) – 53 minutes, 73 metres, 31 tackles Sharks v Sea Eagles Jayden Brailey (Sharks) – 48 minutes, 14 metres, 24 tackles Brian Kelly (Sea Eagles) – 80 minutes, 72 metres, 14 tackles * Debut in Round 16 Post navigation Next Post Media Release: AFL Collective... Previous Post Queensland name Origin III...