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NORTH Queensland star Johnathan Thurston has boldly declared himself the man to take over the vacated mantle of "world's best player" after the shock retirement of champion halfback Andrew Johns.
Already considered one of the NRL's best, the high-flying Cowboy last night said he could take his game to another level and challenge for Johns' old title as rugby league's premier player.
"The tag would sit well with me," Thurston said. "I don't really listen to the outside world too much but it would be a big wrap.
Already considered one of the NRL's best, the high-flying Cowboy last night said he could take his game to another level and challenge for Johns' old title as rugby league's premier player.
"The tag would sit well with me," Thurston said. "I don't really listen to the outside world too much but it would be a big wrap.