LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Stephen Crichton, the 23-year-old rugby league star, is on the verge of making history as he prepares to play his 100th game for Penrith in the grand final on Sunday.
His teammates are in awe of his athletic ability, describing him as a "freak of nature" and the best athlete they have ever seen.
Crichton's dedication to his sport is evident, as he has no time for gaming consoles, focusing solely on etching his name into the rugby league record books.
One remarkable achievement that Crichton is aiming for is scoring a try in four-straight grand finals, a feat accomplished by only one other player, St George Dragons legend Johnny King.
King achieved this incredible record by crossing the try line in six-straight grand finals from 1960 to 1965.
Another player, Parramatta's Brett Kenny, holds his own unique record of scoring doubles in three-straight deciders.
Crichton has already scored in three consecutive grand finals, scoring in 2020, intercepting a pass to secure victory for his team against Souths in 2021, and opening the scoring last year.
The opportunity to score for a fourth consecutive year on the biggest stage is a significant milestone, but Crichton himself was taken aback when he was informed about this statistic.
As Crichton prepares for his farewell game with Penrith before moving to Canterbury, he is focused on making his mark in rugby league history.
His teammates admire his athleticism and consider him to be the best athlete they have ever played with.
With his talent and determination, Crichton has the potential to leave an indelible mark on the sport and cement his status as one of the all-time greats.