Daniel Tupou celebrated his 300th NRL appearance in the most fitting way possible, scoring a hat-trick against the Parramatta Eels in a performance that will long be remembered as one of the game's great individual milestone moments.
The veteran winger marked the landmark occasion by crossing the try line three times, turning what was already a significant personal milestone into a standout display on the field.
Reaching 300 NRL games is an achievement few players manage in the modern era, and Tupou's decision to mark the occasion with a three-try haul against Parramatta added an extraordinary chapter to his career story.
