The Rugby League Players Association is pleased to announce the Contenders list for The Players’ Champion (NRL) award – outlining the four players from each team eligible for the prestigious individual honour.
Cameron Munster, Harry Grant, Justin Olam and Nelson Asofa-Solomona have been named as the four contenders selected from Melbourne Storm.
The winners of the NRL The Players’ Champion award will be announced during Channel 9’s Grand Final coverage on October 2.
About The Players’ Champion voting:
- The Contenders’ list is made up of four players from each club that are nominated to be eligible for The Players’ Champion award.
- RLPA Delegates at each Club put forward the three best players from their own team.
- An RLPA Working Group nominates a fourth player to round out the nomination process.
- In total, 64 players (four from each team) are eligible to receive votes in the end-of-season poll.
- Voting is open to all contracted NRL players, with each player selecting opposition players using a 3/2/1 format
- Players are not penalised for any suspensions and/or fines received during the course of the season.
- Players cannot vote for their teammates.
- The player with the most votes is awarded The Players’ Champion
- The five Finalists for The Players’ Champion (NRL) will be announced on October 21.
The Players’ Awards will also include a Rookie of the Year, a Dream Team, and the Dennis Tutty Award for both NRL and NRLW players.
