Just like the teams they play for, every year players move forward, and some move backwards.
Whether it be their form, their ladder position, every season is a year of fluctuations. So while some players reach the end of the line or hit a rough form patch, others breakout and enjoy career-best years, catch the eyes of fans and coaches alike.
While some sides struggled, even the worst sides had players on the up, whether it be a rookie growing into themselves, or an established star reaching a new level, every club had a player that got better this season.
The former Bronco excelled at lock in a struggling side, laying the platform for Wests' young forwards as well as picking up the club's Player of the Year award.
The prop-turned-lock will be eager to hit the ground running next season alongside recruits Apisai Koroisau and Isaiah Papali'i, and turn the clubs wooden spoon fortunes around.
