Jesse Bromwich applies a strong fend to the face of Johnathan Thurston. Photo / Getty
Jesse Bromwich has been recognised as the best of the best in New Zealand league, named the 2015 Kiwis Player of the Year.
The 26-year-old headed off fellow finalists Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Tohu Harris to win the major honour (the Steve Watene medal) at the NZRL awards last night.
It's
appropriate recognition for the Storm prop, who has established himself as one of the premier front rowers in the sport over the last two seasons. Bromwich went to a new level in 2015, averaging 144 running metres per NRL game with only Tuivasa-Sheck and fellow Kiwi Jason Taumalolo achieving more yardage.
He also played all four tests for the Kiwis last year, highlighted by the 26-12 Anzac test victory which secured the Kiwis' No1 ranking.
"Jesse has elevated himself to one of the premier forwards in our game," said Kiwis coach Stephen Kearney, who nominated Bromwich.
