LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The 2023 IRL Golden Boot winners for men's, women's, and wheelchair rugby league will be selected by a panel of esteemed players and contributors to the sport.
The nominations for the prestigious award were finalized following the recent Pacific Championships and the groundbreaking England-Tonga series.
The men's IRL Golden Boot winner will be chosen by Golden Cap recipients Darren Lockyer, Adrian Morley, Ruben Wiki, James Graham, and Adam Blair, all of whom have played 50 internationals for their country.
On the other hand, the women's IRL Golden Boot winner will be decided by Australian Jillaroos great Karyn Murphy, former New Zealand dual code superstar Honey Hireme-Smiler, and England 2017 World Cup prop turned rugby league commentator Danika Priim.
Lastly, the judges of the 2023 Wheelchair IRL Golden Boot include Malcolm Kielty, Robert Fassolette, Martin Coyd, and Niel Wood, who have all played pivotal roles in the development and establishment of wheelchair rugby league.
The selection of the Golden Boot winners is a highly anticipated event in the rugby league community, and the panel's expertise ensures that the most deserving players will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the sport.