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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 02/10/2026

49 - Mark Nawaqanitawase has scored 49 tries across 54 appearances at club and representative level since moving to rugby league in 2024. Conjuror.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 02/10/2026

7 - Sandon Smith has made seven kicks in play resulting in the Newcastle Knights retaining possession in the 2026 #NRLFinals series, more than twice as many as any other player. 7 - Sandon Smith 3 - Chanel Harris-Tavita 3 - Isaiya Katoa 3 - Nathan Cleary Pinpoint. #NRL #NRLGF

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 02/10/2026

8 - Mark Nawaqanitawase (Sydney Roosters) has made eight interceptions in the 2026 #NRL season, three more than any other player; it's the joint-most of any player in a single season since the beginning of 2013. Daly Cherry-Evans - 8 in 2024 Imaginative. #NRLGF

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 02/10/2026

2 - The Newcastle Knights are aiming to become only the second team in #NRL history to win the premiership after finishing last in the previous season (2025). Western Suburbs - last in 1933, premiers in 1934 Turnaround. #NRLGF

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 02/10/2026

354 - Tamika Upton (Brisbane Broncos) has made more run metres (354), try assists (4), line breaks (4), tackle breaks (13) & defused more kicks (7) than any other player in the 2026 #NRLW Finals series. MVP. #NRLWGF

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 02/10/2026

2 - Jesse Southwell (Brisbane Broncos) is two away (114 - 1 try, 55 goals in 2026) from equalling the record for the most points scored by any player in an #NRLW season. 116 - Romy Teitzel (4 tries, 50 goals) for Brisbane Broncos in 2025. Prolific. #NRLWGF

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 02/10/2026

184 - Isabelle Kelly (Sydney Roosters) has made the most total run metres (184) & post contact metres (70) per game of any player in the 2026 #NRLW season; she's run for 200+ metres in each of her last four matches. Unstoppable. #NRLWGF

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 02/10/2026

408 -Jermaine McEwen (Newcastle Knights) has made 408 metres from hit ups in the 2026 #NRLFinals series, 78m more than any other player. 408 - Jermaine McEwen 330 - Nat Butcher 313 - Naufahu Whyte 280 - Isaiah Papali'i 272 - James Fisher-Harris Terminator. #NRL #NRLGF

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 30/09/2026

11 - Tenika Willison made 11 try assists for Mercedez Taulelei-Siala in the 2026 #NRLW season, the most of any combination. 1️⃣1️⃣ Tenika Willison to Mercedez Taulelei-Siala 0️⃣8️⃣ Jessica Sergis to Brydie Parker 0️⃣7️⃣ Georgia Bartlett to Kerri Johnson Chain.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 29/09/2026

154 - Tahlia McGrath's 154 today is the second highest score of any player for South Australia in a women's List A match, behind only Karen Rolton's 173 vs WA (19 Dec 1998). Gritty. #WNCL

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 29/09/2026

37 - The Newcastle Knights have scored 37 tries from plays begun on their own side of the halfway line in #NRL 2026, the most of any team, but have had the fewest play-the-balls in the attacking 20m zone per game of any team (18.1). Magnetism.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 29/09/2026

72 - Shannon Frizell (Tasman) is the Opta Index Player of the Round of R9 of 2026 #HiluxNPC; he gained the most metres of any forward (72m from 9 carries), scored a try, provided a try assist, made 4 tackle breaks, 2 line breaks, 2 kicks in play & 17 tackles. Standout.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 28/09/2026

4 - Xavier Bartlett's 50 yesterday is the 2nd time he's scored 50+ runs batting at No.8 or lower for Australia in men's ODIs (52 vs Ban, 11 June 2026); he's just the 4th player to do so more than once. James Faulkner - 4 Brett Lee - 3 Sean Abbott - 2 Fighter. #SAvAUS

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 25/09/2026

126 - Nic Maddinson's 126 today is the highest score by a New South Wales men's player in a List A innings in Victoria; the previous record was 117 by Daniel Hughes vs Victoria on 23 Sep 2022 at Junction Oval. Familar. #OneDayCup

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 22/09/2026

125 - Hugh Weibgen's 125 today is the second highest score by a #QLDBulls player in a List A innings at Allan Border Field in Brisbane. Marnus Labuschagne - 130 vs VIC (17 Sep 2025) Rollicking. #QLDBulls #OneDayCup

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 22/09/2026

8 - Nikos Vergos has scored 8 game-winning goals across the last two A-League Men season, more than any other player. Brand.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 22/09/2026

206 - Cole Forbes (Bay of Plenty) is the Opta Index Player of the Round for R8 of 2026 #HiluxNPC; he gained the most metres (206) & made the joint-most line breaks (4) of any player, scored a try, made 18 carries, 7 tackle breaks, 4 kicks in play & won a lineout. Standout.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 21/09/2026

3,073 - The New Zealand Warriors ran for 3,073 metres more than their opposition since Round 22, more than 3x as many as any other team in the NRL. 3,073m - Warriors 991m - Dolphins 958m - Sharks 728m - Panthers 461m - Roosters Obliterate.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 21/09/2026

2008 - This season is the first since 2008 in which both #NRL preliminary finals will feature teams which have never faced each other in the finals before. 2026 Dolphins v Roosters Panthers v Knights 2008 Sharks v Storm Sea Eagles v Warriors Prologue.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 20/09/2026

36 - Taranaki's 36-point victory (55-19) vs Southland today is their biggest winning margin in a #HiluxNPC home match since a 41-point triumph (41-0) vs Waikato in September 2015. Unleashed.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 20/09/2026

52 - Northland's 52-28 victory against Wellington yesterday is the first time since November 2003 (66-12 vs Hawke's Bay) they've scored 50+ points in a #HiluxNPC away match. Unlocked.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 20/09/2026

149* - Liam Blackford's 149* vs Queensland yesterday is the second highest score of any player for Victoria in List A history without being dismissed. 188* - Aaron Finch vs QLD (1 Oct 2019) Debut. #OneDayCup

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 18/09/2026

7 - Travis Head (Australia) has recorded 7 100+ scores as an opening batter in men's ODIs since the start of 29 March 2022 (including today) - the joint-most of any player. Ibrahim Zadran - 7 (Afghanistan) Shubman Gill - 7 (India) Pathum Nissanka - 7 (SL) Shine. #ZIMvAUS

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 18/09/2026

2 - Each of the last two times Auckland have overcome a halftime deficit to win #HiluxNPC away match have been against Tasman: 24-22 tonight (14-15 HT) 29-21 (12-14 HT) in Rd 6 2025 Escape.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 16/09/2026

7-1 - The Newcastle Jets' 7-1 loss to Kashima Antlers equals the biggest loss and is the most goals conceded by an Australian team in the AFC Champions League. 7-1 | Kashima Antlers def. Jets in 2026 6-0 | Pohang Steelers def. Jets in 2009 6-0 | Ulsan HD def. Roar in 2017 Flak.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 16/09/2026

150 - Jacob Farrell made 150 interceptions in the A-League Men from 2021/22 to 2023/24, the most of any player, while his 23 crosses blocked were the second most in the league in that period. 🥇 Jacob Farrell (150) 🥈 Rhyan Grant (136) 🥉 Kai Trewin (118) Lever.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 15/09/2026

150 - Kade Banks (North Harbour) is the Opta Index Player of the Round for R7 of 2026 #HiluxNPC; he made the most carries (18) & gained the most metres (150) of any player, while only one made more than his 8 tackle breaks & 3 offloads - he also scored 2 tries. Standout.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 10/09/2026

24 - Melbourne Victory recorded just 24% of possession in their 2-0 win vs Sydney FC last night; the only team to log a lower rate of possession & win #AustraliaCup match on Opta record is Campbelltown City (22%, 2-1 vs Macarthur FC in Rd of 32 2023). Ingenious. #MagicOfTheCup #MVFC

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 08/09/2026

3 - Folau Fakatava (Hawke's Bay) is the Opta Index Player of the Round for R6 of 2026 #HiluxNPC; he scored a try & provided a try assist, made 3 line breaks, 6 tackle breaks, 8 kicks in play, 8 tackles, won a turnover & 9 carries for 97 metres gained. Standout.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 06/09/2026

28 - Australia's 28-28 draw vs Argentina today is their second highest score in a drawn Test match, behind only a 29-29 result against Wales in November 2006. Contest. #Wallabies

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 04/09/2026

150 - A list of all players to have made 150+ runs and 150+ tackles in the 2026 #NRL season. Olivia Kernick ✅ Ends.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 04/09/2026

89% - Jamayne Isaako has an 89% success rate from 19 kicks to either tie the game or take the lead in the 2026 NRL season, the best accuracy of any player (min. 5 attempts). Promise.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 01/09/2026

16 - Nikora Broughton (Bay of Plenty) is the Opta Index Player of the Round for R5 of 2026 #HiluxNPC; he made the most tackle breaks (7) & gained the 2nd most metres (82m from 15 carries) of any forward, 16/16 tackles, 2 offloads, won 4 lineouts & scored a try. Standout.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 31/08/2026

3 - Australia have won all three Tests under Les Kiss as head coach following their 27-21 victory against Argentina yesterday; since the beginning of 1962, the only #Wallabies head coach to begin their tenure on a longer winning run is Robbie Deans (W5) in 2008. Evolution.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 29/08/2026

2 - Bay of Plenty have won their last two #HiluxNPC matches against Auckland (26-24 in Round 9, 2024 & 22-19 last night); it's just the third time the Steamers have won consecutive games against them. W2 - Sep 2003 to Aug 2004 W2 - Aug 1976 to Sep 1977 Success.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 28/08/2026

5 - Hawke's Bay have won all five of their matches in the 2026 #HiluxNPC following their 36-21 victory against Southland last night; the Magpies have started a season on a longer unbeaten run only once since the beginning of 2006. 7 - W6 D1 in 2019 Perfecting.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 26/08/2026

3.02 - Grace Kukutai has an average play-the-ball speed of 3.02 seconds, the quickest of any player in #NRLW 2026 (min. 10 PTBs). Lightning.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 26/08/2026

5 - Andie Robinson has saved 5 tries in the 2026 #NRLW season, more than any other player. Hero.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 26/08/2026

2 - Mitchell Hore (Lions FC) scored 2 goals from 2 shots & created 5 scoring chances last night; he's the 2nd player on Opta record in #AustraliaCup game to score 2+ goals with 100% conversion rate & create 5+ chances. Craig Noone - 2 goals, 6 chances created (2019 QF) Focus.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 25/08/2026

154-28 - The Dolphins have outscored their opposition 154-28 across their last five games when Max Plath has been on the field but trailed 6-58 when he hasn't. Recipe.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 25/08/2026

193 - Kyren Taumoefolau (Tasman) is the Opta Index Player of the Round for R4 of the 2026 NPC; he gained the most metres of any player (193 from 13 carries), made the joint-most tackle breaks (7), 3 offloads, 3 line breaks, scored 2 tries & 2 try assists. Standout.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 21/08/2026

24 - Northland's 24-point victory last night (36-12) is the biggest winning margin by the away team vs Canterbury in the NPC since Tasman's 38-10 win (28 points) during their visit on 4 October 2014. Triumph.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 18/08/2026

42 - Only against South Canterbury (51-0 in September 1995) Northland have scored more points while keeping their opposition scoreless in an NPC match than their 42-0 win against Taranaki in Round 3 of this 2026 season. Impressive.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 18/08/2026

5 - Kyren Taumoefolau (Tasman) is the Opta Index Player of the Round for R3 of the 2026 NPC; he made the most tackle breaks (11), line breaks (4) & gained the most metres (197 from 14 carries) of any player, won a turnover, made 6/6 tackles & scored 5 tries. Standout.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 17/08/2026

9 - South Melbourne FC duo Sebastian Pasquali (9) & Arran Cocks (7) have created more scoring chances from open play than any other players in the 2026 #AustraliaCup. Outlets. #MagicOfTheCup

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 17/08/2026

2 - Les Kiss (35-32 v Japan, 56-17 v Japan) is the 2nd consecutive #Wallabies head coach to begin their tenure with back-to-back wins (Joe Schmidt W3); the last time this occurred was John Connolly in 2006 (W3) followed by Robbie Deans in 2008 (W5). Succession.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 17/08/2026

3 - Cameron Green's 104 vs Bangladesh is his first Test century for Australia in Aus; only Ian Healy (41 innings) & Bob Simpson (36 innings) have taken longer to do so in the men's format than Green's 33 innings. Breakthrough. #AUSvBAN

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 13/08/2026

82 - Steve Smith's 71 today is his 82nd 50+ score in men's Tests for Australia - equalling Steve Waugh (82) for the third most of any player; only two players have recorded more. Ricky Ponting - 103 Allan Border - 90 Stalwart. #AUSvBAN

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 10/08/2026

35 - #Wallabies' 35 points vs Japan on Saturday is their most in their first Test under a new head coach (Les Kiss) since a 56-25 win vs Wales in Greg Smith's inaugural Test as coach in June 1996. Methods.

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OptaJason @optajason.optajoe.com · 10/08/2026

50 - Hawke's Bay have scored 50+ points in both of their games in the 2026 NPC (52 vs Wellington, 50 vs Tasman); it's the first time since August 2004 the Magpies have scored 50+ in consecutive matches (3 - 54 v Whanganui, 88 v Thames Valley, 56 v North Otago). Dominant.

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