Spencer Leniu

Spencer Leniu does not so much run at the defensive line as assault it. Every carry is a collision, every collision a statement of intent. The young Roosters prop brings an aggression and power to the middle of the field that makes opponents wince and teammates feed off the energy he generates. His ability to bend the defensive line, to keep his legs churning long after initial contact, and to generate the post-contact metres that set the platform for everything behind him has made Leniu one of the most feared front-rowers in the NRL. At twenty-four, the frightening part is that he is still getting better.

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Through 95 games and 10 tries, Leniu has established himself as one of the premier props in the competition. His physicality is a genuine weapon, his aggression sets the tone for the Roosters’ forward pack, and his ability to dominate the middle third provides the platform upon which the team’s attack is built. In 2026, Leniu continues to wreak havoc in the Roosters’ number ten jersey, a young prop whose ceiling suggests he will be one of the best of his generation.

EC — Senior features writer, australiafootball.com