James Tedesco continues his brilliant form by scoring one of the tries of the year

Fresh off his series-winning try for New South Wales last week, James Tedesco has crossed for one of the tries of the year in the Roosters clash with the Knights.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: James Tedesco of the Roosters scores a try during the round 18 NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and the Newcastle Knights at Sydney Cricket Ground on July 20, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

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James Tedesco is on top of the rugby league world right now and the Roosters custodian showed once again why he’s one of the best players in the world against Newcastle.

Tedesco finished off an exhilarating, sweeping movement that began with a great run and offload from Tongan prop Sio Siua Taukeiaho.

Tedesco is in great touch at the moment. Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images.

The New South Wales and Australian flyer was locked in an absorbing battle with opposite number Kalyn Ponga with both men imposing their will on the top eight battle.

Tedesco won the Wally Lewis medal as the best player in the Origin series this year and starred in all three matches for the Blues.

The Roosters kicked away in the second half en route to a 48-10 win.

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