Jason Taumalolo is pledging to fire up his "turbo diesel" engine for one last drive towards NRL premiership glory after powering North Queensland's incredible journey to the NRL grand final.
Taumalolo promised fans there was fuel left in the tank for Sunday night's blockbuster battle with Melbourne after destroying the Sydney Roosters in the semifinals.
The Cowboys enforcer racked up 237 metres ‑ 100 metres more than any other player ‑ from 21 runs and also made two tackle busts and 22 tackles in another unstoppable display in the semifinals.
The added metres brought Taumalolo within touching distance of becoming the first NRL player to register 5000 running metres in a single season.
If he can make just 56m more in the grand-final he will break his own record, set in 2016.
He is averaging almost 200 metres a game.
The NRL Grand final between the Cowboys and Melbourne Storm will kick off at 8.15pm Sunday.
Source: Stuff.co.nz
