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.

4. Brian Bevan

Brian Bevan played most of his football in England and was renowned for his impressive tank in the 1940s, 50s and 60s. He scored an impressive 796 tries in 688 games for English clubs.

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