LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
G'day footy fans! The buzz around the NRL is heating up as the Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) has just dropped the names of the 68 Contenders for the 2024 Players' Champion award.
This prestigious award, voted on by players themselves, is the pinnacle of recognition in the rugby league world.
Each club has four star players in the running, all hoping to snag the coveted title of Players' Champion.
The winner will be revealed on Grand Final Day, October 6, marking a career highlight for the lucky recipient.
The field is stacked with talent, including past winners like Tom Trbojevic and the legendary James Tedesco, who has clinched the title three times already.
Speaking of legends, Johnathan Thurston still holds the record for most Players' Champion wins, with four under his belt.
But Tedesco is hot on his heels, aiming to equal Thurston's impressive record.
So, get ready for some fierce competition on the field and in the votes as these players battle it out for the ultimate bragging rights in the NRL.
Who will emerge triumphant as the Players' Champion of 2024? Stay tuned, sports fans!