LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
In the heart-stopping world of Rugby League, the battle for the coveted title of Zero Tackle's NRL MVP is heating up with a final round showdown on the horizon.
James Tedesco, Jahrome Hughes, and Scott Drinkwater are neck and neck in the race to claim the top spot, with only a slim two-vote gap separating them.
Hughes, who was given a break in Round 26 against the North Queensland Cowboys, saw his lead slip as Tedesco roared ahead with a 17-vote performance against the Canberra Raiders.
The Roosters' fullback and the Storm's crafty halfback are steering the ship towards victory, while North Queensland's dynamic fullback Drinkwater remains in striking distance with a valiant 13 votes in Round 26.
With Tedesco holding a 19-vote advantage over Drinkwater, the latter will need to pull off a miraculous feat and secure a full 20 votes to snatch the lead.
Meanwhile, Tom Trbojevic has solidified his position in fourth place, and Isaah Yeo's impressive 16-vote haul has propelled him into fifth place, although he faces stiff competition from a pack of hungry contenders.
In a thrilling twist, Addin Fonua-Blake has surged back into the top ten, overtaking Ben Hunt with his five-vote performance.
The stage is set for a thrilling finale, where the warriors of the Rugby League arena will battle it out with grit and determination to claim the ultimate prize.