LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The race for the Zero Tackle NRL MVP is heating up as we head into the final rounds of the season.
Jahrome Hughes, James Tedesco, and Scott Drinkwater are neck and neck, like a thrilling footy match going into extra time.
The order of these three stars is still anyone's guess, like the unpredictable bounce of the ball in a rugby league game.
With just three rounds to go, Hughes, Tedesco, and Drinkwater are only separated by nine votes.
However, Drinkwater's bye week with the North Queensland Cowboys could throw a spanner in the works, limiting his chances to score points in the final sprint to the finish line.
Hughes saw his lead slightly shrink after Round 24, collecting ten votes compared to Tedesco's impressive 17 for the Sydney Roosters.
The gap between them is now just three votes, making it a nail-biting race to the end.
Meanwhile, Tom Trbojevic is still in the mix, like a dark horse making a late charge.
After a flawless round, he remains in mathematical contention but is 48 votes behind Hughes, with only a maximum of 60 votes left on the table.
As the competition intensifies, fans can expect more twists and turns, like a thrilling rugby league match reaching its climax.
Who will emerge victorious in this battle of the league's finest? Stay tuned to Zero Tackle for all the latest updates and drama in the race for the NRL MVP title.