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.

7. Ken Irvine

Ken Irvine was an elite tryscorer and won back-to-back premierships with Manly in 1972 and 1973. Holds the record for the most ever tries with 212.