Over the past few years, the idea of the rugby league Immortal has become increasingly prestigious, with becoming an Immortal theย equivalent of joining the Hall of Fame in other sports.

There has been plenty of speculation as to who will be the game's ninth immortal following Andrew Johns being announced as the eighth in 2012.

Here are 10 players who could be named as the next Immortal (in no particular order).

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Johnathan Thurston

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Johnathan Thurston of the Cowboys celebrates victory after the first NRL semi final between North Queensland Cowboys and Brisbane Brisbane at 1300SMILES Stadium on September 16, 2016 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Now itโ€™s time for most peopleโ€™s favourite to win the 9th immortal spot. You canโ€™t have a list for the next NRL immortal and not include the man who has won four Dally M Player of the Year Medals, more than any other player in history.

Not only has Thurston been superb on the field, but has displayed a great attitude towards the youth of the rugby league community, personally high-fiving junior league players when running out on to the field and giving away his headgear to a child in the crowd at the end of each game.

His achievements in the game are monumental and keep in mind just like the rest on our list, some of these awards have been won multiple times. The aforementioned Dally M Player of the year awards, Clive Churchill Medal, Dally M Halfback of the Year, RLIF Back of the Year, Rugby League Week Player of the Year, Wally Lewis Medal, RLIF Halfback of the Year, Golden Boot, Dally M Five-Eighth of the Year, Ken Stephan Memorial Award, Ron McAuliffe Medal, Proven Summons medal and RLPA Player of the Year.

Finally, who could forget the 2015 grand final where JT kicked the match winning field goal against the Broncos and won that yearโ€™s Clive Churchill medal in what many say is rugby leagueโ€™s greatest grand final.

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