Making small but sure career moves , his best-known achievements were yet to be acknowledged when he moved on to the Bulldogs in 2004 . His career catapulted in that one year , earning State of Origin selection , allowing him to become the 145th player to be chosen for the Queensland side since 1980 . Winning the Dally M '' Centre of the Year '' award , Tonga played there for the Bulldogs in their 2004 NRL Grand Final victory over cross-city rivals , the Sydney Roosters . Tonga was selected in the Australian team to go and compete in the end of season 2004 Rugby League Tri-Nations tournament . In the final against Great Britain he played at centre and scored two tries in the Kangaroos ' 44-4 victory
Dally M
Dally M Medal
Willie Tonga