He is the unsung toiler of the St George Illawarra pack and rarely gets the accolades but Leeson Ah Mau has carved out a position in the Dragons pack having a breakout season for the Red V.

“I’ve enjoyed playing this year, and I feel I have to repay the faith Mary [Paul McGregor] has shown in me as a player,” Ah Mau told NRL.com.

“It’s pretty simple with Mary. He keeps it basic for me and I enjoy that. Every time I take that field I try and do my best for the boys. I’m enjoying leading the boys and playing my best for the team.”

Ah Mau conceded the next two big were the biggest of the Dragons’ season.

We a tight-knit group – all of us boys get along well and we always want to put in for each other.

“The win was good for our confidence and now we just have to build on that. Everyone was pretty happy coming to training after the win but we know we have a few big weeks ahead of us.”