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Phil Clarke's top tries from the Super League Super 8s

Leigh's Liam Kay scores a try against Wakefield

Sky Sports' rugby league expert Phil Clarke picks his top five tries from the weekend's Super League Super 8s and qualifiers.

Press play on the video above and then read below, from five to one, why they caught Phil's eye.

5. Liam Kay v Wakefield

Leigh's Liam Kay scores a try against Wakefield
Image: Leigh's Liam Kay scores a try against Wakefield

Tries from scrums are rare; even more so when they come from a kick, and start when the team are 90 metres from the try line.

Leigh gamble when other teams play safe, and are rewarded with this sensational score. Kay's control - whilst running at full speed - is amazing. It's the third week in a row that a Centurions try has made my Top 5.

4. Oliver Gildart v Warrington

This try summed up the gap between these teams on the night as Wigan ran 60 metres without a defender getting close. It was the perfect memory for the young centre to take from his debut.

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3. Tony Gigot v Castleford

Catalan's Tony Gigot in action
Image: Catalan's Tony Gigot in action

Once the visitors' early second half try had hinted at a Castleford comeback, the Dragons knew that they needed to score next to kill off the Tigers' hopes.

Todd Carney is possibly the only player in Super League who would - and could - throw this pass. It travelled over 25 metres into the welcoming arms of Tony Gigot, my most improved player of 2015.

2. Ash Handley v Hull

Leeds's Ash Handley.
Image: Instinctive support play from Ash Handley

Hull started this match as if they were the No 1 team in the country - rather than their opponents - but once again the kick return ability of the best full-back in Super League changed the momentum of the match.

I like the confidence and skill from Josh Walters to offload, and the instinctive support play that Ash Handley seems to possess. Even when you think you have the Rhinos rocking, they bounce back and do this to you.

1. Steve Michaels v Leeds

In a game of great tries, this was the greatest. Steve Michaels applauds it himself as he goes over the line - even he knew that was the Try of the Week!

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