NRLW: Contenders announced for 2024 Players’ Champion award
The contenders feature four players from every club.
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Ethan Lee Chalk
The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) have confirmed the 40 contenders for the 2024 NRLW Players' Champion award that will be announced on October 6.
The list is comprised of four players from each team in the competition and are eligible to be nominated for the individual award.
“On behalf of the RLPA, I want to extend our congratulations to the 40 players from the NRLW competition who have been named Contenders for the prestigious Players' Champion award,” said Clint Newton, CEO of the RLPA.
“Being chosen as one of the four Contenders eligible for the Players' Champion by your club's leaders is a significant honour, reflecting your dedication and impact throughout what has been another great season of NRLW rugby league.
“These 40 players have played such a huge part in continuing to drive the NRLW forward as the premier women's code in our region. We are incredibly proud of their ability to showcase our great game to avid and new fans of our game, in our region and abroad.
“It is now up to all NRLW players to determine the Players' Champion, marking a profound acknowledgment from those who compete against her week in and week out.”
Keilee Joseph celebrating with her family after winning Player of the Match in Game 1 of the 2023 State of Origin series. (Photo: X- @sydneyroosters)
Brisbane Broncos NRLW
Julia Robinson
Keilee Joseph
Chelsea Lenarduzzi
Hayley Maddick
Canberra Raiders NRLW
Simaima Taufa
Sophie Holyman
Chante Temara
Mackenzie Wiki
Cronulla Sharks NRLW
Brooke Anderson
Tiana Penitani
Annessa Biddle
Quincy Dodd
Gold Coast Titans NRLW
Evania Pelita
Shannon Mato
Georgia Hale
Lauren Brown
Newcastle Knights NRLW
Tamika Upton
Shanice Parker
Yasmin Clydsdale
Laishon Albert-Jones
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: (L-R) 2023 NRL Dally M Medal winner and Fullback of the Year Kalyn Ponga of the Newcastle Knights poses with 2023 NRLW Dally M Medal winner and Fullback of the Year Tamika Upton of the Newcastle Knights during the 2023 Dally M Awards at The Winx Stand, Royal Randwick Racecourse on September 27, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)