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The front-row hardman earned recognition as one of the NRL’s best forwards in 2020, however, named in the Dally M Team of the Year and playing an integral role in the Panthers’ drive to their first grand final in 17 years.Fisher-Harris, who passed the 100-game milestone for Penrith during the season, led the competition in post-contact metres and was the top forward in terms of total run metres.

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JFH maintained his status as one of the game’s engine-room benchmarks in a stellar 2021, which began with the Preston Campbell Medal as player of the match in Māori All Stars’ 10-all draw with Indigenous All Stars. He again earned a spot in the Dally M Team of the Year after finishing 12th in the overall Player of the Year count – and first among forwards – before helping spearhead the Panthers’ unforgettable drive to premiership glory.Fisher-Harris was superb up front in the gripping grand final triumph over South Sydney and was an automatic pick in the Kiwis’ wider World Cup squad.

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An automatic pick for New Zealand’s return to international football against Tonga in 2022, Fisher-Harris led the Kiwi pack with 163 metres in a 26-6 victory. The front-row anchor again played a monumental role in the Panthers’ success as they achieved a rare back-to-back premiership triumph ahead of his selection in New Zealand touring party for the World Cup in England. Fisher-Harris played all five of the Kiwis’ matches at the tournament and scored a maiden Test try against Ireland.

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In 2023, Fisher-Harris clocked up 23 appearances for the Panthers – none more important than his powerhouse performance as his club chalked up an epic third straight grand final triumph against Brisbane.JFH was elevated to the Kiwis captaincy for the Pacific Championships, scoring his second Test try against Samoa and leading the way up front as New Zealand demolished Australia by a record 30-0 in the final in Hamilton.

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After announcing he would be returning home to join the Warriors in 2025, Fisher-Harris passed the 200-game milestone for Penrith – only the 12th player to do so – and starred in a fourth consecutive grand final triumph in a dream farewell from the club before heading into another Pacific Championships campaign as New Zealand’s skipper.

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Fisher-Harris led from the front in the losses to Australia and Tonga, and the win over Papua New Guinea, running for over 100 metres and averaging 30 tackles.