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As voted by the club's members and fans, Sua Fa'alogo earnt Try of the Year for his electrifying performance in his debut game in Round 27 against the Brisbane Broncos. His consistency across the season with the Sunshine Coast Falcons saw the Victorian also take out the Cooper Cronk Feeder Club Player of the Year.
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