2026 BRAD FITTLER MEDAL AWARD WINNERS
Brad Fittler Medal (presented by Westpac): Nathan Cleary (Penrith Panthers)
True Blue Award (presented by Westpac): Hudson Young (Canberra Raiders)
The Daily Telegraph People’s Choice Award: Nathan Cleary (Penrith Panthers), Jesse Southwell (Brisbane Broncos)
NSW Blues Women’s State of Origin Player of the Year (presented by Westpac): Yasmin Meakes (Newcastle Knights)
NSW Blues Women’s Award (presented by Westpac): Ellie Johnston (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks)
NSW Under 19s State of Origin Player of the Match (presented by GIO): Diesel Hagan (Newcastle Knights)
NSW Under 19s Women’s State of Origin Player of the Match (presented by Westpac): Anastasia Leatupue (Sydney Roosters)
The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Player of the Year (presented by Transport for NSW): Jaxen Edgar (Penrith Panthers)
NSW Women’s Premiership Player of the Year: Charley Lahmert (Newcastle Knights)
Jersey Flegg Cup Player of the Year:Eden Hodges (St George Illawarra Dragons)
Leagues Clubs Australia Ron Massey Cup Player of the Year (presented by Leagues Clubs Australia): Joe Lovodua (Ryde-Eastwood Hawks)
Sydney Shield Player of the Year: Ryan Jeffery (Mounties)
Men’s Country Championship Player of the Year: Luke Huth (Newcastle Rebels)
Women’s Country Championship Player of the Year: Jayda Cohen (Northern Tigers)
Tom Nelson Medal for SLE Laurie Daley Cup Player of the Year: Cohen Aitken (Northern Rivers Titans)
Ron Lanesbury Medal for SLE Andrew Johns Cup Player of the Year: Joel Trevethan (Monaro Colts)
Grade Referee of the Year (presented by McDonald’s): Kieren Irons
Junior Representative Referee of the Year (presented by McDonald’s): Liam O’Brien
Ray Stellar Club Person of the Year (presented by Hyundai): Nyke “Aaron” Zammit (Glebe Dirty Reds) and Mark Madden (North Sydney Bears)
Gordon Lowrie Memorial Community Volunteer of the Year Award (presented by Westpac): Kevin Whitford (Milton Ulladulla)
Relive the highlights from the 2026 Brad Fittler Medal here, celebrating the outstanding achievements, memorable moments and people who helped shape another remarkable season of rugby league in New South Wales.
Ryde-Eastwood Hawks 