South Sydney winger Alex Johnston ended 2026 with 30 tries, matching the competition's regular-season lead.
It was the tenth time in his 13-season career that the La Perouse junior topped the Rabbitohs' try-scoring list.
His defining milestone came in round two against the Sydney Roosters at a sold-out Allianz Stadium.
In the 41st minute, Johnston scored his 213th career try, surpassing the late Ken Irvine's 53-year record.
He achieved the feat during his 245th NRL appearance, becoming the leading try scorer in Australian Premiership history as a one-club winger.
Supporters entered the field to celebrate, while Johnston received the match ball and a commemorative display case.
Across 22 NRL appearances, he also produced seven try assists, 42 line breaks and 51 tackle breaks.
Johnston covered 3003 running metres at an average of 136 metres per match, again ranking among the competition's most damaging finishers.