Luke Brooks stars in Wests Tigers’ thrilling one-point win over Rabbitohs

The Wests Tigers have pulled off a thrilling one-point win for the second week in a row thanks to the efforts of one of their star players.

Luke Brooks was the hero as the Wests Tigers defeated South Sydney 23-22 in a thriller on Saturday night.

It was a seesawing contest between the two sides as they traded tries throughout the game.

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Tigers winger David Nofoaluma scored a double and it looked like they might be headed for victory until Keaon Koloamatangi scored for the Rabbitohs with 10 minutes remaining.

After Jackson Hastings and Blake Taafe both missed conversion attempts, the game was set up for an epic finish with the score 22-22.

Jai Arrow had a shocking attempt at a field goal, while Hastings couldn’t manage to repeat his heroics from the Tigers’ win last week over Parramatta.

But the recruit masterminded a set of six up the field and set up his halves partner Brooks, who nailed a drop goal from 20 metres out to seal victory for the Tigers.

It was the Tigers’ second one-point win in a row over quality opposition and will give fans something to cheer about after they lost the first five games of the season.

Luke Brooks sealed the win for the Tigers. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

There’s no better feeling in footy. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Absolute scenes. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Brooks’ move from halfback to five-eighth paid off again and he showed off his speed in the second half when he scooped up a ball and sprinted 70m to score a crucial try.

NRL fans were thrilled the Tigers managed to pull off another thrilling win and get their season back on track.

Sports journalist Chloe-Amanda Bailey tweeted: “Two in a row! And at the death! How good for the Tigers! Stoked for them. So stoked.”

Luke Brooks, clutch!!!!!

— Keith Galloway (@kgalloway85) April 23, 2022

The Tigers are still second last on the ladder but the result means they in touching distance of the top eight.

Originally published as Luke Brooks stars in Wests Tigers’ thrilling one-point win over Rabbitohs