LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Tom Trbojevic continued his impressive return to the field by delivering a flawless performance in Round 20, solidifying his chances to claim the coveted title of the 2024 Zero Tackle NRL MVP.
With only minimal votes standing between him and the top spot, the Manly Sea Eagles star remains a force to be reckoned with.
In a display of sheer talent and skill, Trbojevic notched up a perfect score of 20 votes this week, adding to the 18 he earned in his comeback game.
Despite his stellar performance, Jahrome Hughes maintains a tight grip on the lead, staying two votes ahead of James Tedesco and Scott Drinkwater.
Making his mark in the top ten leaderboard is Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, who secured 14 votes, alongside the impressive Reece Walsh, who also notched a flawless game.
The young gun from the Borncos shares the tenth position with Queensland Origin player Ben Hunt, both trailing behind the frontrunners by 82 votes.
In other standout performances, Hudson Young and Nathan Cleary stood out as unanimous choices for the best on the field.
Meanwhile, Keaon Koloamanatangi, Taane Milne, Jack Howarth, Grant Anderson, Josh Curran, and Tom Dearden all received maximum votes from at least one judge in their respective matches.
As the competition heats up, the panel of experts, including Zero Tackle founder Matt Clements, writers Dan Nichols and Ethan Lee Chalk, and myself as the editor, continue to evaluate each game using a rigorous scoring system.
With every match bringing new twists and turns, the race for the NRL MVP title remains as thrilling as ever.