A Maroons legend believes emerging Storm star Tyran Wishart’s undeniable versatility has the youngster primed to wear the New South Wales No.14 jersey next year. Wishart was sensational at hooker in Melbourne’s 38-30 loss to North Queensland on Thursday night, scoring two solo tries whilst also kicking four conversions and a penalty goal for a personal haul of 18 points.
Throw in the fact Melbourne debuted three players and rested several troops including halfback Jahrome Hughes and hooker Harry Grant, Wishart’s feats starring for an inexperienced side hold more weight. Watch every game of every round this NRL Telstra Premiership Season LIVE with no ad-breaks during play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial today > Bulldogs forward Max King joins the Fox League podcast to go inside the Bulldogs’ remarkable 2024 revival and chat about the impact of coach Cameron Ciraldo, captain Stephen Crichton and the club’s renowned defensive system Not to mention the Storm lost fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen to a calf injury after 14 minutes, while centre Marion Seve left the field just a minute later reducing them to 15 men for the majority of the match.
Down on troops and experience, Wishart needed to stand up and he certainly didn’t disappoint. And after playing an array of positions including halfback, five-eighth, fullback and dummy half throughout the season Queensland great Nate Myles believes the 24-year-old has the attributes to wear the Blues No.14 jersey.
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