Dearden's magic tackle stuns NRL world, Payten praised

Tom Dearden's 'insane' act leaves NRL world in disbelief as Todd Payten move is praised

LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe

In a stunning display of athleticism and determination, Cowboys co-captain Tom Dearden pulled off a tackle that will go down in NRL history as one of the best.

Chasing down Selwyn Cobbo in a length of the field effort, Dearden's effort left the NRL world in disbelief and had fans and commentators alike singing his praises.

With the Broncos leading 20-12 and momentum hanging in the balance, Cobbo looked set to score a try that would extend their lead.

However, Dearden had other plans.

Closing the gap on Cobbo inch by inch, Dearden's relentless pursuit paid off as he executed a perfect legs tackle to stop the Broncos centre in his tracks just before the try line.

The tackle was so impressive that it drew comparisons to Scott Sattler's famous effort on Todd Byrne in the 2003 grand final.

Commentators were quick to praise Dearden's "tackle from heaven" and hailed it as an "extraordinary chase" that will be remembered as one of the great try-saving tackles in NRL history.

With Todd Payten's bold off-season move earning even more accolades after Dearden's heroics, the Cowboys co-captain's insane act on the field has solidified his place as a rising star in the rugby league world.

Australian sport fans can only hope to see more awe-inspiring moments like this from Dearden in the future.

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