Suliasi Vunivalu, Cameron Smith, Jason Taumalolo, Jermaine McGillvary in running for 2017 Golden Boot

KANGAROOS and Storm skipper Cameron Smith is in the race to win his second Golden Boot award, and he’s battling a fellow Melbourne star.

Suliasi Vunivalu has been named on the Golden Boot shortlist.

MELBOURNE Storm and Fijian flyer Suliasi Vunivalu is a surprise contender to be named the world’s best rugby league player.

Vunivalu has been named as one of four nominees for the 2017 Golden Boot award, along with his Storm skipper, and Australian captain, Cameron Smith.

Joining him on the shortlist is Cowboys and Tonga wrecking ball Jason Taumalolo, and England speedster Jermaine McGillvary.

Smith claimed the award in 2007, and could join Andrew Johns, Darren Lockyer and Johnathan Thurston as a two-time winner..

Originally published as Suliasi Vunivalu, Cameron Smith, Jason Taumalolo, Jermaine McGillvary in running for 2017 Golden Boot