LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
In Round 12 of Zero Tackle's NRL MVP, James Tedesco has surged to the top with an impressive 18-vote performance, making it a strong start to his 2025 campaign.
Tedesco, who clinched the MVP title last year by just two votes, has consistently polled at least ten votes in seven matches this season.
This marks the first time the lead has shifted since the beginning of the campaign, with Terrell May, now on a bye, slipping behind Tedesco.
Also making headlines, Herbie Farnworth has climbed to fifth place, thanks to his third consecutive strong performance, gaining 16 votes.
Meanwhile, Isaiya Katoa and Joseph Tapine have both entered the top ten rankings.
Katoa achieved a perfect score of 20 votes during Round 12, alongside Dean Hawkins of Parramatta and Newcastle's Fletcher Sharpe, both of whom also excelled with flawless performances over five games.