The NRL's 2026 season has reached its thrilling conclusion, prompting an evaluation of player performances through MVP votes collected throughout the year.
The New Zealand Warriors topped the voting leaderboard with a remarkable team effort, despite not placing any individual players in the top ten.
In contrast, the Penrith Panthers saw Dylan Edwards and Nathan Cleary secure the top two individual spots, finishing close behind the Warriors in overall votes.
A noteworthy shift occurred this season with the Manly Sea Eagles breaking into the top eight clubs based on vote tallies.
This advancement resulted in the North Queensland Cowboys dropping out of the top half of the table.
At the bottom end, the St George Illawarra Dragons recorded the fewest votes among all teams, compiling a disappointing total.
The complete MVP voting results reflect varied team contributions across the league.
For the Warriors, Jackson Ford led with 121 votes, ranking 18th overall, while Erin Clark and Te Maire Martin followed next with 100 and 93 votes, respectively.
In the Penrith Panthers' ranks, Dylan Edwards topped the list with 215 votes, marginally ahead of teammate Nathan Cleary with 212 votes.
Other Panthers contributors included Thomas Jenkins and Brian To'o, who earned 133 and 127 votes, respectively.
The Brisbane Broncos' Herbie Farnworth emerged with 176 votes, placing him sixth overall, while Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow added to the team's tally with 103 votes.
Club votes varied greatly, with the Warriors totaling 1,019 votes and the Panthers 996 votes, showcasing the competitive nature of this year's campaign.