Dylan Edwards secures NRL MVP honors as Zero Tackle names 2026 team
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 1:05 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

The 2026 NRL regular season has concluded with the announcement of the annual MVP team by Zero Tackle. Fullback Dylan Edwards finished atop the vote count, narrowly securing the title after a competitive season. Voting metrics determined four separate squads representing the best performers across the league, with all clubs receiving representation. The Penrith Panthers led the top team selections with four players included, while the South Sydney Rabbitohs claimed five spots in the second team roster. Players were categorized based on their primary positions throughout the 2026 campaign. The focus now shifts to the finals series as the remaining clubs prepare for post-season competition.
- •Dylan Edwards received 215 votes to claim the MVP title.
- •The Penrith Panthers earned four selections in the top team of the year.
- •South Sydney Rabbitohs players occupied five positions in the second team.
- •Selection criteria restricted players to the positions they occupied most frequently during the 2026 season.
- •James Tedesco recorded 162 votes, the highest total for any player in the fourth team.
- 1:05 AMZero Tackle NRL — Zero Tackle’s NRL MVP team of the year
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