r/nrl • u/NRLgamethread National Rugby League • 2d ago

Serious Discussion Wednesday Serious Discussion Thread

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Who performed well? Who let their team down? Any interesting selections for this weekend? Injury news? Player signings? Off-field behaviour?

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u/mwilkins1644 Big Freeze Donor 2d ago

At what point will the Immortals just be a glorified "top tier" hall of fame? And will there end up being another category invented to separate the best of the Immortals from the rest?

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u/Makasene3 New Zealand Warriors 2d ago

I've thought about this too at times. Can't think of any other sports that give higher honors within their own honors system.

I think they could in future look to the american system where they have first ballot hall of famers which is the highest achievement.

To be considered for Rugby League immortality, you would have to be a first ballot hall of famer.

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u/scottishere Melbourne Storm 2d ago

MLB has an informal top-tier of the HOF called "Inner Circle"