The 23-year-old, who lines up against the Kangaroos this morning (NZT), went from great to "a great" this year, from being a highly-rated member of the Cowboys forward pack to one of the elite players in the sport. Related Content Rugby League: Morgan and Maloney named for Kangaroos Rugby League: Kiwis down playing Cooper Cronk absence Rugby League: No longer advance Australian fear for KiwisThe hype advanced in 2010, when he made his NRL debut at 17, the youngest in Cowboys history, and was touted as the next Sonny Bill Williams. This season, he has lifted to a new stratosphere, becoming probably the best power forward in the game. He is already tipped to become the highest paid forward (and maybe player) in the game when the next salary cap comes into force in 2018. Autex - Proud sponsors of New Zealand rugby league since 1981.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 05, 2016 07:58 UTC