The 2016 NRL season saw a bunch of rookies emerge as genuine stars of the future. Fullbacks, wingers, halves and forwards, these young players not only stepped up, they outperformed a host of established stars to stamp their mark on the game for years to come.
Previous winners include Jack Bird, Luke Brooks, George Burgess and Adam Reynolds. On Wednesday, one of the following rookies will be named the Rookie of the Year for 2016.
Who are you tipping to win?