While most of the focus of NZ Warriors' NRL semi-final victory went on Shaun Johnson, fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad's efforts gave another reminder as to why he's one of the club's most important players.
Arguably among the best buys of the NRL season, Nicoll-Klokstad's displays in the No.1 jersey have played a huge part in the Warriors being where they are, now one win away from the NRL's Grand Final.
In 22 games, Nicoll-Klokstad has scored seven tries, made seven more, and averages 187 metres per game with ball in hand on attack, to go with 120 tackles on defence.
On Saturday, as the Warriors put Newcastle Knights to the sword, things were no different.
Playing all 80 minutes, Nicoll-Klokstad ran 32 times for just shy of 300 metres, with 101 of them coming after contact.
Aside from that, the 28-year-old scored one try, assisted another, broke the line once and created another line break assist, as well as breaking eight tackles.
Nicoll-Klokstad's commitment to the Warriors doesn't need any further evidence after what he's already done this season.
In round 21, he played through illness to help the Warriors to a 21-20 victory against his former side Canberra Raiders, as an example of his commitment to the cause.
And as the Warriors came storming out of the blocks in front of a full house, with more than 26,000 packed into Go Media Stadium Mt Smart, Nicoll-Klokstad's efforts earned rave reviews from his coach for his never-say-die attitude.
"He was a freak tonight," said Webster. "He was unbelievable, he just kept going.
"Even when we had 12 men, he worked hard.
"He was great, he was unbelievable."
Now in his second stint with the Warriors, after moving across the ditch to join Canberra when his path to first grade was blocked by the likes of Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Ken Maumalo and David Fusitu'a, Nicoll-Klokstad needs to second invitation to enjoy finals football.
The fullback is one of a handful of players to have experienced an NRL Grand Final, even if that ended on the losing side with the Raiders against Sydney Roosters in 2019.
And now just one win away from playing in another Grand Final, the Warriors will have to do their best to keep a lid on his enthusiasm.
"There were times through the night where we had to tell him 'we're alright, you can calm down'" said captain Tohu Harris.
"He brings that kind of energy all week. He's just on the go, he's so positive.
"He'll do anything for his teammates. That showed in his performance tonight."
The Warriors will now prepare for the NRL's preliminary final, where they'll travel to Brisbane to face the Broncos at Suncorp Stadium.
