NRL Immortals

They're the best of the best, the crème de la crème of rugby league. And now, the NRL has announced the latest inductees into its Immortals club.
Imagine this: You're a young kid, kicking a footy around in the backyard with your mates. You dream of one day playing in the NRL, just like your heroes.
And then, one day, you make it. You're playing for your favourite team, and you're rubbing shoulders with the best players in the world.
It's a dream come true. And it's a dream that many young kids have. But for a select few, that dream becomes a reality.
They're the ones who go on to become NRL Immortals.
The NRL Immortals is the highest honour that can be bestowed on a rugby league player. It's a recognition of their outstanding achievements on the field, and their contribution to the game.
Only the very best players are inducted into the Immortals club. And the latest inductees are no exception.
The 2023 NRL Immortals inductees are:
Cameron Smith

Cooper Cronk

Johnathan Thurston
These three players are all legends of the game. They've won multiple premierships, State of Origin series and international matches. They've also represented their country with distinction.
But it's not just their on-field achievements that make them worthy of Immortal status. It's also their character and their contribution to the game.
Cameron Smith is one of the most successful captains in NRL history. He led the Melbourne Storm to three premierships, and he also captained the Queensland Maroons to 11 State of Origin series wins.
Cooper Cronk is one of the most skilful and versatile players to ever play the game. He's won two premierships with the Melbourne Storm, and he's also represented Australia and Queensland with distinction.
Johnathan Thurston is one of the most exciting and charismatic players to ever play the game. He's won two premierships with the North Queensland Cowboys, and he's also represented Australia and Queensland with distinction.
These three players are all role models for young kids. They're the ones who inspire kids to dream big and to work hard to achieve their goals.
They're the NRL Immortals.
And they're all worthy of the honour.
So next time you're watching an NRL game, take a moment to think about the players who have been inducted into the Immortals club. They're the ones who have made the game what it is today. They're the ones who have inspired generations of young kids to dream big.