Departing Brisbane forward Kobe Hetherington delayed surgery on both of his knees to help inspire the end of a 19-year NRL premiership drought.
The 26-year-old's bravery emerged in the wake of the 26-22 grand final win over Melbourne when he revealed how he battled through pain to get the Broncos over the line before departing for Manly next season on a four-year deal.
