A LOOK at the top five point-scorers in the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League competition.
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Northern United are leading the way with two of its players in the mix.
Hezekiah McKenzie, Northern United, 52 points
No surprise to see the Northern United fullback on the top of the list.
McKenzie has freakish try-scoring ability from all parts of the field and has developed into one of the best goal kickers in the competition.
![Northern United fullback Hezekiah McKenzie is the leading point-scorer in the NRRRL competition. Picture by Cee Bee's Photos. Northern United fullback Hezekiah McKenzie is the leading point-scorer in the NRRRL competition. Picture by Cee Bee's Photos.](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/PMrCA3Rpn38pKDFxaenbSb/7ae6055f-24ed-4270-8fa2-59ece70ec796.jpg/r0_105_2048_1261_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
McKenzie has scored four tries and kicked 18 goals already this season and it showing why he was NRRRL player of the year in 2023.
Jack Rogers, Byron Bay, 41 points
A new addition to the competition this season and established himself early as a standout player in the competition.
The son of dual international Mat Rogers is a key ingredient in how far the Red Devils can go this season.
![Byron Bay five-eighth Jack Rogers. Picture by Deb Milgate. Byron Bay five-eighth Jack Rogers. Picture by Deb Milgate.](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/PMrCA3Rpn38pKDFxaenbSb/4b52e234-3f71-4af8-bbdb-da17ec592bef.jpg/r0_105_2048_1261_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
Byron Bay has depth in the halves this season with one of the most well-balanced sides in the competition.
Harry Fitzhugh, Bilambil, 34 points
Helped Bilambil to a premiership in 2022 and was missed last year when he and handful of players did not return.
The clever halfback is back in the fold this year with his slick passing game and speed around the field.
He scored two tries and kicked four goals in a 36-6 win over Murwillumbah.
Eddie Walker-Williams, Casino Cougars, 30 points
Casino have been the big improvers this season with Eddie Walker-Williams stepping into the captaincy role.
He has performed well in wins at five-eighth and fullback as he continues to develop his game.
The Cougars are making home games a graveyard for visiting teams with wins over Tweed Coast and Kyogle in recent weeks.
![Northern United halfback Tyrone Roberts sets up a try during a Dirawongs game. Picture by Cee Bee's photos. Northern United halfback Tyrone Roberts sets up a try during a Dirawongs game. Picture by Cee Bee's photos.](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/PMrCA3Rpn38pKDFxaenbSb/75f4a30b-cfa1-4587-ab58-7266aef65c13.jpg/r0_105_2048_1261_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
Tyrone Roberts Northern United, 26 points
United were the envy of the competition when they picked up former NRL player Tyrone Roberts in the offseason.
He has been directing traffic in the halves and controlling games with his boot.
Roberts is a Ballina junior who went on to play 191 games before standout performances at Queensland Cup level in recent years.
This weekend
Northern United is back at home for the match-of-the-round against Bilambil.
Both teams have piled on the points this season with former NRL player James Roberts starting to get some games under his belt with United.
The Dirawongs backline is stacked and laid on nine of the 11 tries in a 60-22 win over Lower Clarence on the weekend.
Bilambil has a hard-working group of forwards and plenty of flair in its backline.
Lock Hayden Hansen and second-rower Kalani Hensby are key men for the Jets.
Meanwhile, Marist Brothers will look to bounce back from a loss when they travel to take on Kyogle.
The Turkeys are yet to win a game this season, with Brothers centre Mitchell Krause the equal leading try-scorer in the competition.
Elsewhere, Ballina has some big returns this weekend with halfback Jess Perry and front-rower Damian Sironen named on the bench for its clash against Lower Clarence.
The pair have not played since the grand final loss to Cudgen last year. Ballina is coming off a 26-22 win over Murwillumbah.
In other games, Evans Head host the Tweed Coast Raiders, Murwillumbah is at home to Mullumbimby and Cudgen takes on Casino.
All games are played at 2.45pm on Sunday unless times are changed via club media channels.
NRRRL LADDER: Byron Bay 9, Casino 7, Northern United 6, Bilambil 6, Ballina 6, Cudgen 6, Marist Brothers 5, Evans Head 4, Mullumbimby , Tweed Coast 3, Kyogle 2, Murwillumbah 2, Lower Clarence 0
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