'Made me who I am': The secret ingredient for Marky Mark's spectacular skills

Last year's try in Round 11 against the Bulldogs will forever remain the stand out, but Nawaqanitawase has produced plenty more freakish plays. 

The 26-year-old has scored 45 tries in just 46 games, a remarkable strike rate among the best in the sport's 118-year history. 

He also starred for the Kangaroos in last year's Ashes series and played a key role in the Blues' unlikely State of Origin series victory.

An NRL premiership is just about the only thing Nawaqanitawase hasn't achieved and he will get that chance when the Roosters take on Newcastle in Sunday's grand final. 

In thriving on the rugby league field, the winger has followed in the footsteps of a host of Fijian flyers. 

Fellow dual international Lote Tuqiri said Nawaqanitawase is among the most athletic players to have featured in the NRL and made a challenging transition from rugby union look easy. 

"He's awesome to watch," Tuqiri told NRL.com. "I was always a big fan of Mark before he came to rugby league. He probably didn't get the love he deserved before he came across. 

"This game has just brought out all of his strengths, and he's been a revelation since he's come over. He's just backed his ability, it's hard for blokes to do that when they first come to the game, he's just taken to it like a duck to water. 

"He's just done it, like everyone else I really enjoy watching him play because you know something's going to happen."

Roosters coach Trent Robinson has spoken at length throughout the past two years of the challenge of helping Nawaqanitawase fit into rugby league structures without losing his natural flair. 

Given the talent he has at his disposal, Robinson has given his winger the freedom to try new things even if it may not work out.

It's a mindset Tuqiri said is common to most Fijian players and he praised Robinson for helping Nawaqanitawase flourish while playing his natural game.

"It's the way we approach the game," Tuqiri said. "We just go out there and play footy. On the wing you have a bit more space, a little bit more time on your hands than a few other positions and you just play what's in front of you. 

"It's what Semi Radrada did, Mark definitely does it and it's essential for players. We just try things, if you're with your mates or your family or whoever, you're just trying things and if they come off, they come off. 

"We should give players a license to do it. We can get over-coached in systems, we do it in both codes here in Australia. Mark's been brought up over here so he's done a great job backing his instinct. 

"The fact he's played a myriad of other sports as well also helps. He's played a bit of basketball and volleyball and that bodes well for what he does on the field."

After 4 weeks of thrilling finals, it all comes down to this. One play can define a season. These are the moments that matter. Don't miss a second of the action with kick-off at 7.30pm Sunday night live on Nine, 9Now and Sky Sports NZ.