Halfback Chad Townsend has edged out Bronson Xerri by the narrowest of margins to take out the sharks.com.au Round 13 Man of the Match award once voting ended.
The Sharks had a host of willing contributors in their big 42-22 win over Parramatta Eels, a victory which consolidated their place inside the top eight
Chad Townsend once again controlled the game to perfection, provided direction in attack while crossing the line for a try, and put in another rock-solid defensive performance.
Unsurprisingly, Bronson Xerri came in a close second after scoring 2 tries, 2 line breaks, 13 tackle breaks and clocking up 160 running metres.
FANS ROUND 13 MAN OF THE MATCH - CHAD TOWNSEND 28%
2nd place - Bronson Xerri - 26%
3rd place - Wade Graham - 12%
OVERALL STANDINGS - Sharks.com.au Player of the Year
| Chad Townsend | 24 |
| Briton Nikora | 12 |
| Matt Moylan | 8 |
| Jayden Brailey | 6 |
| Shaun Johnson | 5 |
| Bronson Xerri | 4 |
| Braden Hamlin-Uele | 3 |
| Andrew Fifita | 2 |
| Kurt Capewell | 2 |
| Josh Morris | 2 |
| Kyle Flanagan | 2 |
| Paul Gallen | 1 |
| Wade Graham | 1 |
