The Rugby League Players’ Association has announced the four Titans in contention for this year's Players’ Champion award, to be announced during Channel 9’s Grand Final coverage on October 1.
Headlining the list includes two-time defending Paul Broughton Medallist Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, who again has been among the best forwards in the game with an average of 168 metres per game - four games smashing the double century ceiling with ball-in-hand.
Fellow Queenslanders Moeaki Fotuaika and David Fifita also star in the quartet of contenders, with Phil Sami making his first appearance as a nominee after a stellar season with 11 tries and finishing in the NRL's top 10 for tackle breaks.
The 40 contenders from the NRLW competition will be announced on September 12.
About the Players’ Champion voting:
- The contenders’ list is made up of four players from each club who are nominated to be eligible for the Players’ Champion individual award.
- RLPA delegates put forward three contenders from their own teams before an RLPA working group nominates a fourth and final player from each team.
- In total, 68 players are then eligible to receive Players’ Champion votes in the end-of-season poll.
- Voting is open to all contracted NRL players, with each player selecting opposition contenders using a 3-2-1 format. Players cannot vote for their teammates.
- Players are not penalised for any suspensions and/or fines received during the course of the season.
- The player with the most number of votes across all teams is awarded the Players’ Champion.
