How an ex-South Sydney Rabbitohs star is at the centre of the Philadelphia Eagles' 'unstoppable play' and why the move can help them win the Super Bowl
How an ex-South Sydney Rabbitohs star is at the centre of the Philadelphia Eagles' 'unstoppable play' and why the move can help them win the Super Bowl
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Published: Feb, 09 2025 14:49
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Philadelphia Eagles' 'tush push' play is revered as one of the most 'unstoppable plays around the league' The move, which has been described as the equivalent of creating a 'truck with four-wheel drive', sees the Eagles pack down and maul their way through the defensive line. At the heart of the move is Aussie star Jordan Mailata, a New South Wales-born left tackle who forms a focal part of the destructive play. The Eagles are expected to use the tush push during tonight's Super Bowl. The move sees quarterback Jalen Hurts be shoved through the defensive line by his offensive linemen. It has been so devastating for the Eagles in the past that other teams have struggled to defend it. Jordan Mailata, a former Sydney Rabbitohs star, is often credited with the success of the move. The move has been so devastating for the Eagles in the past that other teams have struggled to defend it. Packers president Mark Murphy notably called on the league to ban the play. But while the play has garnered controversy, some Chiefs stars aren't too phased by the move.
