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.

9. Mal Meninga

The big and powerful Mal Meninga muscled his way through defensive lines with ease in the 1980s and early 90s, and was the only player to be part of four Kangaroos Tours, and captained the last two.