LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Terrell May has surged ahead in Zero Tackle's NRL MVP race after an impressive start to the season with the Wests Tigers.
The off-season recruit has been labeled as one of the most improved players in the competition, racking up points in the Tigers' dominant win over the Parramatta Eels.
However, the weekend saw a lack of clear top performers, with only Kalyn Ponga in Newcastle's victory over the Dolphins and James Tedesco in the Sydney Roosters' upset win over the Penrith Panthers achieving a perfect score of 20.
Other standout players who received votes from the judges included Luke Metcalf, Wayde Egan, Clint Gutherson, Jye Gray, Kayal Iro, William Kennedy, Sebastian Kris, Corey Horsburgh, Sunia Turuva, Terrell May, Connor Tracey, and Viliame Kikau.
Amongst these players, Connor Tracey and Jye Gray have also had strong performances early in the season, putting them in equal second place behind Terrell May.
The perfect score from Kalyn Ponga has set him up in a favorable position in the MVP race.
The article highlights the competitive nature of Round 2, with many players stepping up and delivering standout performances to earn recognition from the judges.
The MVP race is shaping up to be highly contested, with multiple players making their mark in the early stages of the season.