Korosiau and Bent shine on and off the field

Api Korosiau and Shaylee Bent certainly fit the criteria when it comes to winning the coveted Wests Tigers Players’ Player Awards in season 2026.

One of the most time-honoured awards in team sport, the Players’ Player award is given to players who earn the respect of their team-mates in recognition of their leadership, character, consistency and contribution on and off the field.

It’s why Koroisau and Bent were very popular winners of the Players’ Player awards handed out at Doltone House on Tuesday night.

When it comes to leadership, Koroisau displays strong character and a positive attitude each week as team captain, regardless of how tough things get at times.

Often described as the ‘heart and soul’ of the team, Koroisau was humble as always in receiving his award.

From his 19 games, Koroisau had four try assists, two-line breaks assists and ran 953 metres for an average of 50 metres per game.

Defensively, Koroisau made 775 tackles with a high efficiency rate of 92%.

For Bent, it’s been a wonderful season of achievement in her first year at Wests Tigers.

Bent created plenty of havoc on the edge with her sharp running, amassing five-line breaks and three-line break assists for an average 117 metres in her 11 games to date this season.

She also briefly held the record for the fastest ever NRLW try this season, with a 47-second effort against the Newcastle Knights in Round 8.

Off the field, Bent has also worked behind the scenes with the Wests Tigers Media team, where her enthusiasm, energy and warm nature has again shone through.