LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In Round 2 of the NRL season, the stats were buzzing with standout performances that had fans on the edge of their seats.
Melbourne Storm's dynamic fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen was a shining light, teaming up with his partner in crime, Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes.
These two were a force to be reckoned with, leaving defenders in their wake.
Meanwhile, Panthers centre Izack Tago showed his prowess against a depleted Parramatta side, while Panthers prop Moses Leota stepped up to the plate when his teammate James Fisher-Harris went down injured.
The Broncos also had their moment in the sun, with Selwyn Cobbo and the ever-reliable Payne Haas making the team after a stellar performance against the Rabbitohs.
The selection process for the team of the week is a finely tuned machine, taking into account a range of statistical criteria to determine the best of the best in the competition.
It's a game of inches, with every stat and every play dissected to find the ultimate lineup of top performers.
And in Round 2, Papenhuyzen, Cobbo and Tago were the standout stars who shone brightest on the field.