Controversial Sydney Roosters star Blake Ferguson has been awarded the prestigious honour of best Kangaroos player on tour, as voted by the team after their Four Nations final victory.

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Ferguson scored the opening try in the third minute as the Australians cruised to a 34-8 win against New Zealand in the competition decider at Anfield.

The 26-year-old fought off competition from player-of-the-tournament Cooper Cronk to be recognised by his teammates as the most valuable contributor.

The award completes a remarkable turnaround for Ferguson, who was suspended for the entire 2015 NRL season after being charged with indecent assault.

Ferguson was due to be only be a squad player in the Kangaroos team before injury to Josh Mansour thrust the former Raider into a starting position.

He played every minute of the tournament, scoring a single try in all four of the Kangaroos' matches.