The Mole's Team of the Week: Intriguing contract call on Manly enforcer after unthinkable comeback
Star makes Team of the Week after stunner
Tolu Koula (pictured right) took centre stage at a pivotal moment in Manly's breathtaking elimination final win over the Bulldogs.
His match winning try couldn't be ignored in The Mole's Team of the Week and he was joined by a teammate who has copped plenty of criticism.
Scroll below to see who else impressed.
1. Dylan Edwards (Panthers)
Ran for his customary close to 300 metres and made several probing runs in the big win over the Roosters on Friday night.
2. William Warbrick (Storm)
There are some monster wingers in the NRL, but this bloke is probably the most feared in the finals. Scored two tries and set up another in the demolition of the Sharks. He even looks scary!
3. Tolu Koula (Sea Eagles)
Scored one of the all-time great finals solo tries to snatch victory for the Sea Eagles against the Bulldogs in Sunday's thrilling sudden death semi-final.
4. Izack Tago (Panthers)
Scored a try and set up another, winning the battle with the classy Roosters outside backs on Friday night.
5. Kyle Feldt (Cowboys)
The veteran in his last finals campaign showed he's still got what it takes, scoring a length of the field solo try and making nearly 300 metres in the win over the Knights.
6. Jahrome Hughes (Storm)
Played halfback but has to be in the team - played a part in every Melbourne try in the rout over the Sharks. Challenging Nathan Cleary as the best half in the game.
7. Nathan Cleary (Panthers)
A marvellous return from injury, creating three tries in the 30-10 win over the Roosters in the emotional farewell to Penrith Park.
8. Matt Lodge (Sea Eagles)
Pushed his claims for a new contract by leading the run metres by Manly's forwards in the fightback win over the Bulldogs on Sunday.
9. Harry Grant (Storm)
When was the last time a hooker scored three tries in a game, let alone in a finals match? Simply outstanding at dummyhalf and easily the best hooker in the finals.
