One is a powerful, dynamic runner on the edge while the other is a crafty, tough campaigner who inspires those around him.
Both are internationals in great form.
And when Greg Bird and Jason Taumalolo run out in the number 13 jerseys for their teams in Townsville on Saturday evening, how they perform will be critical to the result.
Let’s see how they match up:
GREG BIRD
Career NRL games: 233
Age: 33
Weight: 102kg Height: 183cm
Debut: Sharks v Bulldogs (round 7, 2002)
Average metres per game: 139
Average tackles per game: 25
Average runs per game: 16
Average minutes: 67
Line breaks: 2
Tries: 2
JASON TAUMALOLO
Career NRL games: 109
Age: 23
Weight: 113kg Height: 191cm
Debut: Cowboys vs Bulldogs (round 24, 2010)
Average metres per game: 166
Average tackles per game: 22
Average runs per game: 15
Average minutes: 50
Line breaks: 9
Tries: 6
