The Big O’s Trivia: The best buys in rugby league in 2019
Ten rounds into the NRL season and the star turns and dark horses are starting to show their value. THE BIG O picks his 15-1 of the best buys in rugby league in 2019.
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Ten rounds into the NRL season and the star turns and dark horses are starting to show their value. THE BIG O picks his 15-1 of the best buys in rugby league in 2019.
15. DYLAN NAPA
Before his lay-off, he was the Bulldogs’ best forward, even scoring tries in back-to-back matches.
14. ROBERT JENNINGS
The Mr Fix-It at the West Tigers is filling in admirably after joining the club in late February.
13. BRENDAN ELLIOT
When Tom Trbojevic went down alarm bells could be heard as far as Palm Beach. Elliot’s form has alleviated those concerns.
12. JOSH MORRIS
Throughout the carnage at Cronulla, the veteran centre has remained healthy and a steadying influence on the younger players.
11. COREY HARAWIRA-NAERA
He has been the Bulldogs’ most effective forward this season.
10. CHARNZE NICOLL-KLOKSTAD
His name alone gets him on this list, not to mention his outstanding form at fullback for the Raiders.
9. DAVID KLEMMER
When it comes to post -contact metres for the Knights, he’s again leading the NRL.
8. MAIKA SIVO
Reminds me of a certain barnstorming Fijian winger who the Eels have struggled to replace … until now.
7. RYAN SUTTON
A real surprise packet who has been one of the Raiders’ unsung heroes this season.
6. JUNIOR PAULO
It’s no coincidence his return home to Parramatta has coincided with the Eels’ return to the top eight.
5. COREY NORMAN
As soon as Gareth Widdop got injured, his game went to a new level. In back-to-back matches he slotted matchwinning field goals.
4. RYAN MATTERSON
At the Tigers he has proved — beyond any doubt — he is a starting player week-in, week-out.
3. SHAUN LANE
At his fourth NRL club since 2015, he is finally displaying his potential. The edge backrower is in career- best form at the Eels.
2. BLAKE FERGUSON
The premiership-winning winger has carried on at Parramatta from his stellar season in 2018 at the Roosters. Should be rewarded with Origin selection.
1. JOHN BATEMAN
This skilful English backrower is one of the main reasons Canberra has transformed into a serious premiership contender.
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Originally published as The Big O’s Trivia: The best buys in rugby league in 2019
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