Andrew Johns has been named the Halfback for the Rugby League Team of the Century.

The final nominations for halfback included: Joe Busch, Jimmy Craig, Arthur Halloway, Keith Holman, Andrew Johns, Allan Langer, Chris McKivat, Steve Mortimer, Barry Muir, Tom Raudonikis, Peter Sterling, Billy Smith, Viv Thicknesse and Duncan Thompson.

Notes on the Halfback of the Century

Andrew JOHNS

Clubs: Newcastle 1993–2007; Warrington 2005
Appearances for NSW: 23 (1995–2005)
Club landmarks: Won premierships with Newcastle 1997 and 2001 (as captain)
Games for NSW: 23 (1995–2005)
Tests for Australia: 21 (1995–2006) — two as captain
World Cup matches: Five (1995–2000)
Representative landmarks: Kangaroo tour 2001; World Cups 1995, 2000

Johns is the highest scorer in Australian first-grade premiership history with 2176 points. He has won every major award the game has to offer: the Dally M Medal (for a record three times), the Clive Churchill Medal and the Golden Boot.

His daring and genius delivered Newcastle their first ever Premiership and his brilliant captaincy and skill delivered their second. His kicking and passing skills changed the game for ever while his courage in defence was an inspiration.