Round 13 Team of the Week: Siegwalt stars for Dolphins

Redcliffe Dolphins No.1 Latrell Siegwalt helped his side to a big win over the Mackay Cutters on Saturday, with an electric performance in Townsville.

Siegwalt has earned captaincy honours for the Round 13 Hostplus Cup Team of the Week, putting on an attacking masterclass against the Cutters.

A number of Dolphins starred and earned places in the Team of the Week, but Siegwalt played a hand in four tries - and scored one of his own - to show his class in his first season in the Hostplus Cup.

Each round, Queensland Rugby League recognises the 17 best performers and names the Hostplus Cup Team of the Week, presented by Hostplus. These team selections are based not only on statistical data, but also take on board live and broadcast viewings of the games.

Round 13 Team of the Week

1. Latrell Siegwalt - Redcliffe Dolphins (C)

The electric Dolphins fullback was unstoppable on Saturday afternoon against the Mackay Cutters. On the main stage at Queensland Country Bank Stadium – playing as a curtain raiser to the North Queensland Cowboys – Siegwalt proved extremely dangerous with the ball in hand, contributing heavily to the 42-6 victory with a try and a stunning four try assists. Siegwalt also amassed 224 run metres with 13 tackle busts, three line break assists and two line breaks to pick up this week's captaincy honours. Elsewhere, Western Clydesdales’ Esom Ioka was excellent at the back for his side in their narrow loss to PNG.

2. Ronald Philitoga – Brisbane Tigers

The reigning premiers may not have managed to get the two points but Philitoga played his part strongly on Saturday against the Wynnum Manly Seagulls. In a tight contest, a number of Tigers backs stood up, with Philitoga recording a try, 277 run metres, four tackle breaks, two line breaks and an offload.

3. Kane Bradley - Brisbane Tigers

A key part of the Tigers' ability to comeback and threaten the Seagulls, Bradley inspired his side with two tries, scoring in the 19th and 63rd minutes. The Melbourne Storm affiliate also ran for a huge 193 metres with five tackle busts, two line breaks and two offloads, as well as 10 tackles.

4. Kea Pere - Burleigh Bears

Another one who didn't manage the win but put in a strong performance was Bears centre Pere. He barreled his way over the line for a crucial try in the 27th minute and was destructive in attack throughout the game, amassing 184 run metres with seven tackle breaks, a line break, an offload and 15 tackles. Other centres who starred throughout Round 13 include Northern Pride duo Will Partridge and Tom Chester.

5. Brenton Baira – Redcliffe Dolphins

In his third game back from injury, Baira was in blistering form against the Cutters on Saturday. The elusive winger nabbed a hat-trick in Townsville and also got through a mountain of work, including 155 run metres, four tackle breaks and three line breaks. Other standout wingers included Burleigh's Troy Leo, Brisbane's Coby Williamson, Wynnum Manly's Sione Hopoate and PNG's Solo Wane.

6. Finley Glare - PNG Hunters

The Hunters' clash with the Western Clydesdales was a cracking Sunday afternoon match, with PNG triumphing by just six points. Glare was key in the victory, setting up two of his side's five tries. The young gun had a few misses in defence, but in attack also recorded two line break assists, a line break, an offload and 153 run metres, as well as 15 tackles. Northern Pride's Dantoray Lui and Tweed's Lindon McGrady were also strong in Round 13.

7. Tom Duffy - Northern Pride

One of the leading contenders for this year's Petero Civoniceva Medal, Duffy continued his sensational form with an influential performance in the Pride's crucial victory over the Bears on Saturday. The North Queensland Cowboys affiliated playmaker led his team to the win with two try assists, two line break assists, two tackle busts, an offload, 14 tackles and 77 run metres. Renowned for his kicking game, Duffy also had 355 metres off 14 kicks.