Raiders forward Joseph Tapine has extended his lead atop the VB Hard Earned Index leaderboard with another mammoth effort for the Green Machine in their hard-fought defeat to the Dragons.
In driving wind and rain at Wollongong, the Kiwi international once again led the way for his side in both attack and defence — making 13 runs of eight-plus metres, 18 total hit-ups, five tackle breaks and 43 tackles, all more than any player.
His 100-point score in the VB Hard Earned Index was the most of any player in the competition, with Roosters prop Siosiua Taukeiaho (92 points) and...