Tarryn Aiken, the inspirational Sydney Roosters halfback, has made history by becoming the first NRLW player to feature in the Players’ Dream Team five times, and does so in consecutive years.
During the regular season, Aiken played nine games for the unbeaten Roosters, scoring three tries and setting up a stunning 17 tries.
Tamika Upton and Otesa Pule appear at fullback and prop, respectively, for the third time in the Players’ Dream Team. The remaining 11 players feature in the Players’ Dream Team for the first time ever.
Minor Premiers, the Roosters, dominate the Players’ Dream Team with five (5) players, while the regular season runners-up the Gold Coast Titans have four (4) and the Wests Tigers two (2).
“On behalf of the RLPA, I want to congratulate the 14 outstanding players who have been chosen by their peers in the 2026 NRLW Players’ Dream Team,” said Clint Newton, CEO of the RLPA.
“This year’s team is a fantastic reflection of the NRLW competition, bringing together some of the game’s biggest stars with rising talents and players earning selection in the Players’ Dream Team for the first time. We view the Players’ Dream Team from the NRLW as a really strong point of recognition, not just in our region, but for women’s team contact sport athletes around the world as well.
“Each of these players has made a significant impact throughout the 2026 season and consistently demonstrated the skill, influence and quality that their fellow players clearly recognise. To be selected by the players you compete against each week is one of the highest acknowledgements you can receive.
“Together, and with every player across the competition, theses 14 players have helped drive another season of growth, quality and excitement in the NRLW and they should be incredibly proud of what they have achieved.”
Most appearances in the Players’ Dream Team from the NRLW:
5 – Tarryn Aiken.
3 – Julia Robinson, Isabelle Kelly, Olivia Kernick, Yasmin Meakes, Tamika Upton, Otesa Pule
2 – Teagan Berry, Millie Boyle, Destiny Brill, Amber Hall, Annessa Biddle, Sarah Togatuki, Simaima Taufa, Emma Manzelmann
How the Players’ Dream Team voting works:
Players are eligible for selection in a position they primarily played for the relevant season. This means a player cannot be eligible for selection in more than one position (excluding Impact Players, who can be eligible for an on-field position as well).
Each player is able to nominate a maximum of one player per position from the list of eligible players; however, they cannot vote for players on their current team.
The player/s with the most votes for each position will be selected in the Players’ Dream Team.
Voting is open to all contracted NRLW players.
Previous Players’ Dream Teams from the NRLW:
2025 Tamika Upton, Payton Takimoana, Isabelle Kelly, Julia Robinson, Taina Naividi, Patricia Malieopo, Tarryn Aiken, Rima Butler, Emma Manzelmann, Otesa Pule, Yasmin Meakes, Kezie Apps, Olivia Kernick, Shalom Sauaso (Impact)
2024 Tamika Upton, Julia Robinson, Stacey Waaka, Isabelle Kelly, Annessa Biddle, Gayle Broughton, Tarryn Aiken, Sarah Togatuki, Ellie Johnston, Quincy Dodd, Olivia Kernick, Yasmin Clydsdale, Simaima Taufa, Grace Kemp
2023 Teagan Berry, Jakiya Whitfeld, Mele Hufanga, Shanice Parker, Annessa Biddle, Tarryn Aiken, Ali Brigginshaw, Shannon Mato, Emma Manzelmann, Sarah Togatuki, Yasmin Clydsdale, Otesa Pule, Simaima Taufa
2022 Sam Bremner, Julia Robinson, Isabelle Kelly, Jaime Chapman, Leianne Tufuga, Tarryn Aiken, Raecene McGregor, Millie Boyle, Destiny Brill, Caitlan Johnston, Olivia Kernick, Amber Hall, Keilee Joseph
2021 Emma Tonegato, Karina Brown, Jaime Chapman, Shenae Ciesiolka, Teagan Berry, Taliah Fuimaono, Rachael Pearson, Elsie Albert, Lauren Brown, Millie Boyle, Amber Hall, Shaniah Power, Destiny Brill
The 2026 Players’ Dream Team:
Fullback: Tamika Upton
Wingers: Brydie Parker, Mackenzie Wiki
Centres: Jessica Sergis, Rory Owen
Five-Eighth: Teagan Levi
Halfback: Tarryn Aiken
Props: Otesa Pule, Laikha Clarke
Hooker: Keeley Nizza
Second Rowers: Shaylee Bent, Evania Isa’ako
Lock: Sienna Lofipo
Impact: Faythe Manera
