The Rugby League Players Association have unveiled their ‘Dream Team’ for the 2024 season, giving NRL stars a chance to praise their peers.
Voting is open to all contracted NRL players, who each vote on one player per position excluding those from their own respective teams.
This year the RLPA have included one ‘Impact Player’ in their team, recognising the influence of those who primarily come off the bench during the season.
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Roosters enforcer Terrell May has won the inaugural Impact Player spot, having scored five tries and averaging 27 tackles across the season.
Elsewhere, the reigning premiers the Panthers have the most players in the team with Dylan Edwards, Jarome Luai, Isaah Yeo and Brian To’o being named.
The Storm have a trio of stars – Jahrome Hughes, Eli Katoa and Harry Grant – while Stephen Crichton and Herbie Farnworth retained their spots in the centres.
Grant, Addin Fonua-Blake and To’o were also included in the 2023 ‘Dream Team’.
“On behalf of the RLPA I’d like to congratulate these 14 players for making the 2024 Players’ Dream Team,” RLPA chief executive Clint Newton said in a statement.
“It is a huge honour to be recognised by your peers as the best player in your position for that season. The Players’ Dream Team is full of some of the season’s most damaging and influential players.
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“The players that can change games, inspire their teammates with their actions, and help drive the teams to victory.”
“I would like to give a special mention to Terrell as the first-ever Impact player in the Players’ Dream Team.
“He’s had a fantastic season and consistently brought great intensity and work ethic to the Roosters when he’s come off the bench.”
The 2024 Players’ Dream Team
Fullback: Dylan Edwards
Wingers: Zac Lomax, Brian To’o
Centres: Stephen Crichton, Herbie Farnworth
Five-Eighth: Jarome Luai
Halfback: Jahrome Hughes
Props: Addin Fonua-Blake, Mitchell Barnett
Hooker: Harry Grant
Second Rowers: Angus Crichton, Eli Katoa
Lock: Isaah Yeo
Impact: Terrell May
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