Liam Martin has totally reinvented his running style and is set to become one of the game’s most dynamic attacking forwards in 2026 as a result.

Sydney biomechanics expert Brandan Jones studied the Penrith star’s running action and identified areas that could be improved in the off-season.

The pair have been working together all summer with stunning results.

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“Liam saw one of my videos on social media and got in touch with me. I studied his style and found areas that could improve,” Jones told Wide World of Sports.

“For starters, he was over-striding as he accelerated and that was throwing off his rhythm. In his 180 degree turns, his feet and hips were at different angles so we fixed that. He wasn’t turning his power into speed.

“Some 99 per cent of footy players are strong and powerful but are not maximising their speed. Last off-season, Liam was timed at 3.2 seconds over 20 metres, now we have got that down to 2.8 – that’s a huge difference.

“He will take the NRL by storm next season – wait and see.”

EX-STORM YOUNGSTER ON PATH TO NFL

A young giant from the Storm pathways system has been awarded a scholarship in American football.

Zarius Matavao, a hulking 127kg middle forward, has signed with the NFL academy.

The youngster is born and raised in Victoria and was a member of the Storm’s junior academy, but has now become the first Australian to join the NFL Academy football team on a full scholarship.

Matavao will be based in London for his training but already has offers from several leading colleges in the USA and has his eye on progressing from there to the NFL.

“Zarius is aggressive, has quick feet and a big motor and is a great kid,” his manager Zen Ginnen told Wide World of Sports.

“It is an amazing opportunity for him and he and his family are super excited about what lies ahead.”

ROOSTERS SIGN IN-DEMAND TEENAGER

Sydney Roosters officials continue to play the long game, signing a promising utility from the Central Coast to a three-year deal.

Harrison Sherwood – a 15-year-old graduate of the Central Coast Roosters Academy – is a utility back who has made several country junior teams.

He was in the sights of several rival teams but opted for the Roosters, who have been giving plenty of young talent a pathway to first grade in recent seasons.

PANTHERS LAND POSSIBLE EDWARDS REPLACEMENT

Dylan Edwards. Getty

Penrith have signed a gun fullback from the bush who could prove the long-term replacement for Dylan Edwards.

Cootamundra product Ollie Hall played first grade against grown men on the tough country circuit last year and will start his Panthers career in the SG Ball Cup.

The 18-year-old was the top try scorer in the local league out west last season and was in demand from several clubs before being snapped up by the Panthers.