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Michael Blomley has never been to Europe, but he\u2019s got a list of places to tick off when he gets there \u2013 Croatia, Spain and maybe even a Scandinavian adventure.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s one of the first things the 22-year-old from Kiama plans to splash cash on after picking up the $20,000 top prize in SportsPick\u2019s NRL tipping competition this year.<\/p>\n

After entering his local competition at Kiama Golf Club, Blomley was automatically into the national pool, and after 27 rounds, 204 games and a score of 152, the University of Wollongong student walked away with the prize. He also picked up $600 for the local win.<\/p>\n

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University student Michael Blomley is a long-time Broncos fan. <\/span>Credit: <\/span>Janie Barrett<\/cite><\/p>\n

The secret to his success? His beloved Brisbane Broncos.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe first game I ever watched when I was very young was a Brisbane Broncos game. I was a big fan of Darren Lockyer, and I\u2019ll always remember the Broncos winning the 2006 grand final,\u201d Blomley said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the start of the season they won a lot of games that most people would have tipped against, so I believe that was a big factor in getting me the first spot.\u201d<\/p>\n

Blomley beat almost 15,000 people from more than 500 venues. The competition came down to the wire, but when all was done, there was a two-point gap between himself and second place.<\/p>\n

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Broncos players Herbie Farnworth and Billy Walters celebrate after a shock win over the Broncos in round one this year.<\/span>Credit: <\/span>Getty<\/cite><\/p>\n

The SportsPick competition doesn\u2019t use bonus points, which means Blomley had a 75 per cent success rate.<\/p>\n

Popular tipping platform ESPN Footytips was used by 436,243 people, and the overall leader for that competition goes by the name of Jimmybundaburger, who finished on 154 points after round 27.<\/p>\n

Blomley said his success came later in the season, and he was still ranked about 4000 at the mid-point. It wasn\u2019t until the pointy end that he emerged as a contender.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was only really the last week or two that I was like, oh, there\u2019s actually a good chance I could win this if things go my way,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

After hanging on to first place for the final couple of weeks it was an anxious last round as Blomley waited for results.<\/p>\n

By the end, the whole family was behind him, especially the grandparents who he said were his biggest cheerleaders, and they all gathered to watch the Knights v Dragons clash last week \u2013 the game that determined his victory.<\/p>\n

Although there\u2019s no money on the line, Blomley still had an expert tip for how he saw the season ending.<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe what will happen is a Broncos v Panthers grand final, Broncos to win 20-12,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

If you or someone you know has had this much success or more in a tipping competition, tell us in the comments. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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