Ryan Papenhuyzen may have kicked the winning field goal in golden point against Souths, but his first half last Saturday was also one of his worst in recent memory.

Hughes was expected to romp in last year, but guests inside the Winx Room at Royal Randwick were treated to a barnstorming finish from Tedesco, who rattled home to fall short by one vote.

This year, it’s a one-horse race. In fact, let’s just call it off now.

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