A stunning performance from NFL convert Sebastian Janikowski has lifted Northern Territory to a sloppy 18-16 win over Balmain.
Northern Territory Lions 18 (Matt Jobson, Danny Bull, and Shane Perry. Janikowski 3/3) defeated Balmain Storm 16 (Mark Lennon, Nathan Tutt, and Mitchell Sargent. Death 2/4).
PoM Points: Sebastian Janikowski 3, Nathan Tutt 2, and Mark Lennon 1.

Western Suburbs had little trouble in accounting for Bougainville 36-12.
Western Suburbs Raiders 36 (Nathan Russell, Nathan Hollingsworth, Malupo Kaufusi 2, Anthony Boyd, and Sean L'Estrange. Robson 6/7) defeated Bougainville Bears 12 (Matt McGann and Marty Schliebs. Rowles 2/2).
PoM Points: Sean L'Estrange 3, Jeff Robson 2, and Malupo Kaufusi 1.

It wasn't their best performance of the year, but Sunshine Coast stayed in touch with The Entrance courtesy of a 16-4 win over Broome.
Sunshine Coast Wizards 16 (Mark Hair and Jamie Fitzgerald. Sweeney 4/4) defeated Broome Warriors 4 (Damien Gibson. Hulse 0/1).
PoM Points: Kade Snowden 3, George Carmont 2, and Jamie Fitzgerald 1.

A high scoring clash between Hunter and Hornsby has ended with the Newcastle side recording a 38-24 win.
Hunter Bantams 38 (Daryl Cardiss 2, Vinny Myler 2, Ned Catic, Jamie McDonald, and Glenn Hall. Cardiss 5/8) defeated Hornsby Wasps 24 (Pinomi Tafaea, Fa'amanu Asoava 2, Lance Rats, and Luke Swain. Rats 2/5).
PoM Points: Daryl Cardiss 3, Lance Rats 2, and Waine Pryce 1.

The Port Hedlands' charge towards the RSC top eight continued today with a 42-14 murder of Pine Rivers.
Port Hedlands Jets 42 (Nick Shaw 2, Jason Flowers, Sherman Wright, Hudson Smith, and Zander Beukes 2. Wright 7/7) defeated Pine Rivers Turtles 14 (Matt King and Michael Jack. Brentnall 2/2. MacNamara 1/1).
PoM Points: Nick Shaw 3, Sherman Wright 2, and Michael Jack 1.

Birchgrove's fall from grace continued today as the side were humbled 28-8 by Rabaul.
Rabaul Rangers 28 (Tavis Zephyr, Jeremy Turoa 2, and Daniel Parks. Parks 6/6) defeated Birchgrove Nightwings 8 (Chris Motu. Pariah 2/2).
PoM Points: Kel Portas 3, Edelbert Dinha 2, and Jeremy Turoa 1.

A late flurry of points has turned a 6-0 lead from The Entrance into a convincing 18-0 win for the top of the table side.
The Entrange Tigers 18 (Romeo Magro 2 and Brad Morrin. El Masri 3/3) defeated Cairns White Pointers 0 (None).
PoM Points: Brad Morrin 3, James Little 2, and David Razzle 1.

An 80th minute penalty goal from Borris Ahmed has booted The Flintlocks to a 14-12 win over North West.
The Flintlocks 14 (David Howell and Luke Dorn. Ahmed 3/3) defeated North West Kookaburrs 12 (Jacob Key and Dean Busby. Ferris 2/2).
PoM Points: Feritit Tuilagi 3, Jacob Key 2, and Dean Busby 1.

Despite a dominant performance from Raymond Ruaporo, Port Kembla have gone down 24-16 to Werris Creek.
Werris Creek Magpies 24 (Pat McKenzie, Anthony Sullivan, Siose Muiliumu, and Nick Goodwin. Goodwin 4/5) defeated Port Kembla Voodoo 16 (Raymond Ruaporo 2 and Brent McConnell. Aust 2/4).
PoM Points: Raymond Ruaporo 3, Anthony Sullivan 2, and Siose Muiliumu 1.

Rotaura clicked into gear at the right time this week, hammering Wests 28-4. The Kittens lost point-scoring whiz Tai Lavea, however.
Rotarua Kittens 28 (Ashley Graham, Adam Hughes, Sean O'Loughlin 2, and Grant Johnston. O'Loughlin 2/4. Lavea 2/2) defeated Wests Panthers 4 (Gene Fairbanks. Bates 0/1).
PoM Points: Sean O'Loughlin 3, Adam Hughes 2, and Grant Johnston 1.