Brits Down Under: Burgess’ monster game and Herbie Farnworth continues to impress

Once again we take a look at the performances and stats of the NRL’s British contingent after the eighth round of the season, including Herbie Farnworth. 

The 22-year-old was in fine form yet again for Brisbane on Thursday as Kevin Walters’ side earned their fourth win of the NRL season with a 16-7 victory over Cronulla. The Lancashire-born centre scored his fifth try of the year whilst recording 16 carries, 160 metres, 48 post contact metres, two line-breaks and two tackle busts in another scintillating performance. After the first eight games of the season Farnworth now has the second most tries (5) and the third most metres (858) by a Brisbane player as he continues to prove himself as one of the club’s most valuable assets.

The barnstorming prop forward continues to show what he can do in such a sport space of time as he put together a monster performance in the win over Manly on Friday. The 30-year-old secured his first try of the year. He proved to be a nightmare for the Sea Eagles to contain. Burgess made 16 carries, 186 metres, 76 post contact metres, six tackle busts, one line-break and 25 tackles all in just 53 minutes of action. 

Gildart found himself back in the Tigers’ starting 13 for the game against St. George Illawarra. The western Sydney side failed to make it three wins on the bounce against the Dragons though but even still there was a selection of top performances amongst the side with one being that of the 25-year-old. The former Wigan centre had 16 carries, 150 metres in total, 55 post contact metres, four dummy-half runs, 54 dummy half run metres and one offload in an impressive showing.

The 25-year-old once again showcased his ability as one of the top ball running half-backs in the league despite