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‘Sneaky meeky’: loved by fans, loathed by opponents.

Of course, we’re talking about Broncos fullback Tamika Upton. Loathed only because she can turn a game on its head, slip through even the tightest defensive lines, and single-handedly drag a team to victory.

It’s why Upton has long been considered the best player in the NRLW, a fair label for the 28-year-old who just took home her second Dally M medal in three years – the first female player to receive the award twice.

She’s already won four NRLW premierships, and was named player of the match in the 2022 and

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