
RLPA chief executive Clint Newtown congratulated the 14 players chosen by their fellow players for the 2026 Players' Dream Team.
Sydney Roosters fullback James Tedesco made history as the first player to receive six nominations, following selections in 2019, 2021, 2023 and 2025.
The player-voted honour further supports Tedesco's standing among the greatest fullbacks, after he moved to Bondi in 2018.
Payne Haas earned his fifth front-row nomination, moving outright second for selections, while Naufahu Whyte, Haumole Olakau'atu, Tallis Duncan and Erin Clark completed the pack.
Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth was selected for a fourth consecutive year, joining Nathan Cleary and Cameron Munster as four-time nominees.
Farnworth's teammate Kurt Donoghue received his first nomination as impact player after an impressive season.
"It's really good to get recognised for that. I'm pretty lucky to come on at the 20-minute mark with a bit of fatigue in the game," he said on Nine's 100% Footy.
"A lot of my starters come on and do the hard work for me so I definitely give them some of the credit, but I'm pretty happy to be recognised by the playing group."
The Roosters and Dolphins led club representation with three players each. The backline also included Simi Sasagi, Mark Nawaqanitawase and Selwyn Cobbo, while Braydon Trindall and Cleary handled the halves.
