Tago’s form prior to a hamstring strain in Round 20 was sensational with seven tries and four try assists in five appearances – three of those matches played on the right edge with Stephen ...

Most 20-year-olds are on their smartphones non-stop, but Penrith rookie Izack Tago has put himself on a social media and internet ban - and now only uses an outmoded flip phone.

Playing every minute of every game, bar Round 25 when he was rested by Ivan Cleary, Tago has proved a worthy successor to 2021 Dally M Centre of the Year Burton. “It’s been a lot of footy.