NRL Immortals

2024 - 8 - 21

Who Will Take the Immortal Crown? NRL Drama Unfolds!

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NRL legends debate the next Immortal amidst a shortlist shake-up! Will it be Fittler or someone else taking the prestigious title? Dive into the drama!

The NRL is buzzing with excitement as the shortlist for the next Immortal has been unveiled. Rugby league aficionados are hotly debating who deserves to be immortalized as the 14th player in this elite club. With Paul Gallen expressing his bafflement over Brad Fittler's exclusion from the frontrunners, emotions are running high as former players and fans alike weigh in. Can you feel the excitement in the air? It’s like a blockbuster film dropping its trailer, and we’re all on the edge of our seats!

In the ongoing conversation, Andrew Johns, one of the existing Immortals, fumed over the lack of communication regarding the upcoming inductee. Wally Lewis and Mal Meninga, the other two living legends, echoed similar sentiments, leaving us to wonder if these revered players should have a say in their successors. After all, who knows the game better than those who have already reached the highest accolades? Watching these gridiron giants bicker is like seeing a bunch of kangaroos squabble for the last piece of eucalyptus – comical yet serious!

As the anticipation builds for the NRL Hall of Fame Ceremony 2024, the stage is set for a night filled with nostalgia and heartfelt tributes. Fans will be treated to a celebration of rugby league's rich history, honoring the players, coaches, and contributors who have left an indelible mark on the sport. And with all the glamour, who can say no to some glamorous suits and dresses? It’s like the NRL’s version of the Oscars, minus the shiny golden statues but with a lot more sweat and determination on the field map!

So, as we gear up for this momentous event, fans can only speculate who will emerge victorious from the shortlist. Will it be a well-deserved nod to Brad Fittler or another surprise contender? Regardless, history will be made, and it’s sure to be talked about for years to come. Speaking of 'immortal' moments, did you know that only 13 players have received this prestigious title since its inception in 1981? That’s rarer than finding a koala on a road trip! What a way to carve your name into the annals of rugby league history!

And if you're curious about how immortality works in the NRL, only players who have featured for at least 10 years and have made a significant impact on the game are considered. So, every bit of mud on their boots, every round of applause from fans, and every drop of sweat they shed, leads them one step closer to being immortalized! Let the countdown to glory begin!

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'A special player': Legend's Immortal vouch as 13-player NRL ... (Fox Sports)

'A special player': Legend's Immortal vouch as 13-player NRL shortlist revealed — LIVE.

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NRL Hall of Fame Ceremony 2024 LIVE updates: Inductees ... (Nine)

Sharks great Paul Gallen "can't understand" why Brad Fittler isn't among the leading candidates to become the 14th NRL Immortal. The latest member of the game's ...

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NRL legend should already be an Immortal (The Weekly Times)

The shortlist has been revealed as the NRL will name just the 14th player elevated to Immortal, but one should already be part of the elite club.

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Wally Lewis - Immortal | NRL.com (NRL.COM)

Clubs: Brisbane Valleys 1978-83; Wakefield Trinity 1983-84; Wynnum-Manly 1984-87; Brisbane Broncos 1988-90; Gold Coast 1991-92; Games for Queensland: 38 ...

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Andrew Johns - Immortal | NRL.com (NRL.COM)

Clubs: Newcastle 1993-2007; Warrington 2005; Games for NSW: 23 (1995-2005); Tests for Australia: 21 (1995-2006).

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Honouring the legends at gala Hal of Fame function (NRL.COM)

All the magic moments from rugby league's night of nights as a 14th Immortal is crowned and a host of players, coaches and contributors are inducted into ...

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NRL Hall of Fame: Footy legend Andrew Johns explodes over his ... (Daily Mail)

Johns is one of three living Immortals alongside Wally Lewis and Mal Meninga, but said that none of the trio had been consulted regarding the next inductee ...

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Should an immortal be a judge? (CODE Sports)

NRL: The NRL 360 panel chat through if the immortals should be judges for who joins them as future inductees.

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Andrew Johns dissapointed with lack of communication over ... (msnNOW)

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