Let the phrase go forth from this time and place – no person, wherever can ever name Dylan Edwards underrated once more.
Key factors:
- Dylan Edwards gained the Clive Churchill Medal as man of the match in Penrith’s grand closing victory
- The hard-working fullback has lengthy been counted as probably the most underrated gamers within the league
- After starring in back-to-back grand closing victories, Edwards is now one of many prime fullbacks within the league
After successful the Clive Churchill Medal to cap off an excellent season the place he additionally gained Penrith’s participant of the yr award, everyone is aware of precisely how good a participant Edwards has develop into.
The stats from Penrith’s 28-12 victory converse for themselves — 28 runs for 291 metres, one line break, three line break assists, one strive help and 9 deal with busts.
Throw in a outstanding try-saving deal with on Bailey Simonsson and Edwards had a terrific night time’s work within the Panthers grand closing triumph.
The hard-working fullback is not one for speaking about himself, not to mention speaking himself up, however his teammates are very happy to do the job for him.
“He is all over the place on a regular basis. He is probably the most dependable man I’ve ever performed with, actually, simply by way of him at all times being there and understanding you’ll be able to rely on him, it is unimaginable,” mentioned hooker Api Koroisau.
“It would not matter how drained he’s – I do not assume he will get drained, he is simply at all times zipping round and he by no means misses an task.
“I want him all the most effective, he deserved that Clive (Churchill Medal) for certain.
“It (the deal with) was so superior. We knew we had been within the lead however we nonetheless did not need to let something in and to see him make that deal with, the previous Scotty Sattler, it was unimaginable.
“He is performed a number of of these. I really like him. I truly love him.”
Edwards isn’t any stranger to grand closing heroics – he was certainly one of Penrith’s finest of their victory over South Sydney final yr when he battled by the ache of a damaged foot.
This time, at full health, Edwards rose to the event after which some in among the finest performances of his profession.
All of the hallmarks of his sport had been there – he carried the ball usually and properly, marshalled Penrith’s defence from the again and personified the Panthers’ relentlessness because the membership claimed their fourth title in dominant trend.
For Brian To’o, who sees Edwards’ work up shut and private as a part of the membership’s powerhouse again three, the explanation behind the Bellingen man’s rise is straightforward.
“He is the GOAT (best of all time) and he is half-Samoan. That is all I am gonna say,” mentioned To’o.
“Dyl is certainly one of a sort. I am so pleased to play alongside him.”
Based on Liam Martin, Edwards may open up within the aftermath of the Panthers grand closing when the celebrations actually get going and the Tooheys New and KFC are flowing.
“There’s two sides to Dyl – you have got that humble facet the place he is the nicest man and he’d do something for you, however get a number of beers into him and he’ll begin speaking about how he was a Golden Gloves fighter again within the day,” Martin mentioned.
“He is somebody you need to be round 24/7.
“He does these performances week in and week out and it is good to see him get the popularity as a result of he is a celebrity.
“These efforts he makes, he does it too usually to be a fluke. He is at all times there.”
There could also be a bit extra for Edwards to do but – he is an out of doors probability of being named to Australia’s World Cup squad after his monumental end to the season.
However regardless if rep honours ever come his approach, Edwards has had his second within the highlight, one which was totally earned a dozen instances over.
So name him one of many prime fullbacks within the league, or name him the straw that stirs the drink for Penrith or name him no matter else you want.
Simply do not name him underrated. That is simply not going to fly, not anymore.
