Simi Sasagi has claimed the top honour in the Round 2 voting for the Canberra Raiders Fans’ Choice NRL Player of the Year award following the club’s clash with the New Zealand Warriors.
Raiders supporters cast their votes after the match, awarding Sasagi the maximum **three points** after an energetic performance that made a strong impact when he entered the contest. The versatile forward’s effort off the bench helped maintain the Raiders’ momentum during key passages of the game and earned him the title of Player of the Match in the fan poll.
The Round 2 clash saw the Raiders deliver a convincing **30–8 victory** over the Warriors, highlighted by standout attacking performances from several members of the green machine. Sebastian Kris and Xavier Savage both crossed for doubles, while Matthew Timoko also added a try as the Raiders controlled the contest from early on. Jamal Fogarty steered the side around the park and added crucial points from the boot to cap off a dominant performance. ([ESPN.com][1])
### Round 2 Fans’ Choice voting (3-2-1)
Raiders fans awarded their votes as follows:
* **3 points:** Simi Sasagi
* **2 points:** Xavier Savage
* **1 point:** Sebastian Kris
Sasagi’s three-point haul gives him an early boost in the season-long Fans’ Choice standings, an award decided entirely by the Raiders supporter base across the NRL season.
With several Raiders producing strong performances in the win over the Warriors, the fan voting once again showcased the depth of the squad and the contributions from both starters and interchange players.As the season progresses, the weekly **3-2-1 fan votes** will continue to build toward the final tally, ultimately determining the Raiders supporters’ choice for **NRL Player of “
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