Rugby league is set to to name its ninth Immortal in August, and the NRL compiled a list of the 10 candidates in line to receive the honour.

The player named to the will join an illustrious group featuring Reg Gasnier, Clive Churchill, John Raper, Bob Fulton, Graeme Langlands, Wally Lewis, Arthur Beetson and Andrew Johns.

In no order, here is the NRL's shortlist of the legends who are in line to become the ninth Immortal, courtesy of nrl.com.

2. Frank Burge

Renowned for his fitness, Frank Burge was one of the game's best tryscoring forwards between 1911 and 1927. He also holds the record for the most tries in a premiership game - eight for Glebe v University in 1920.

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