In the absence of State of Origin stars, several young guns stood up for their teams in a condensed Round 12 of the NRL.

Three players earned maximum points as voting for the Dally M Medal goes behind closed doors.

Playmakers Isaiya Katoa (Dolphins) and Dean Hawkins (Eels) were both impressive in the halves, while fullback Fletcher Sharpe (Knights) shone in the No. 1 jersey.

The Sporting News compiles the Dally M points-getters from the past weekend.

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