England’s own Herbie Farnworth has made it into the NRL’s 2024 Players’ Dream Team as announced by the Rugby League Players’ Association (RLPA). This special team is comprised of the top 13 players in their respective positions, as well as an ‘impact player’, all chosen through votes from NRL players who want to recognize the outstanding performances of their peers throughout the season.
Farnworth, a center for the Dolphins, has secured his place in the player-voted dream team for the second year in a row after a stellar season where he scored eight tries in 20 appearances. In his NRL career spanning 99 games, he has an impressive total of 42 tries under his belt.
The RLPA’s Players’ Dream Team was established in 2017, and Farnworth joins a select group of English players who have been honored in previous years, including Sam Burgess, Gareth Widdop, and John Bateman. Notably, the Penrith Panthers, the reigning NRL champions, have the second-highest number of players in the 2024 Dream Team, with four players making the cut.
In addition to Farnworth, there are six other players who are making their debut in the Players’ Dream Team this year. Among them are Dylan Edwards, Zac Lomax, Jarome Luai, Jahrome Hughes, Mitchell Barnett, and Eli Katoa. The ‘Impact Player’ for 2024 is Terrell May from the Sydney Roosters, recognized for his contributions coming off the bench for his team.
The full 2024 NRL Players’ Dream Team lineup is as follows:
1. Dylan Edwards (Penrith Panthers)
2. Zac Lomax (St George Illawarra Dragons)
3. Herbie Farnworth (Dolphins)
4. Stephen Crichton (Canterbury Bulldogs)
5. Brian To’o (Penrith Panthers)
6. Jarome Luai (Penrith Panthers)
7. Jahrome Hughes (Melbourne Storm)
8. Mitch Barnett (New Zealand Warriors)
9. Harry Grant (Melbourne Storm)
10. Addin Fonua-Blake (Cronulla Sharks)
11. Angus Crichton (Sydney Roosters)
12. Eliesa Katoa (Melbourne Storm)
13. Isaah Yeo (Penrith Panthers)
Impact Player: Terrell May (Sydney Roosters)
Commenting on the announcement, RLPA chief executive Clint Newton praised the selected players for their outstanding performances and recognized the Dream Team as a gathering of the season’s most impactful and game-changing individuals who inspire and lead their teams to victory.
Notable players like James Tedesco and Cameron Munster have been frequent inclusions in the Players’ Dream Team over the years, showcasing their consistent excellence in the NRL. The Dream Team continues to be a prestigious honor within the league, highlighting the best of the best in NRL talent.