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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National
Josh Callinan

Knights fullback Tamika Upton simply the best in NRLW premiership 'special to my heart'

Knights fullback Tamika Upton was awarded the Karen Murphy Medal after SUnday's NRLW grand final. Picture Getty

Parramatta coach Dean Widders described her as a "big-game player", Knights mentor Ron Griffiths says "we wouldn't trade her for anyone else" and Newcastle captain Millie Boyle reckons "she's my favourite player to play with".

Knights fullback Tamika Upton admits it was a "massive decision" to make this season's move to the Hunter from an all-conquering Broncos squad, but feels Sunday's NRLW premiership was "very special to my heart".

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