Dylan Edwards

Dylan Edwards is the quiet man in a team full of stars, and that is exactly what makes him so valuable. While Cleary orchestrates and Yeo organises, Edwards does the selfless work — the support run that turns a half-break into a try, the positional awareness that defuses a bomb, the fearless dive under the high ball that turns defence into attack. His Clive Churchill Medal validated what every Penrith supporter already knew: that Edwards is the heartbeat of the Panthers’ system, the fullback whose team-first mentality allows the stars around him to shine. In a side built on collective excellence, Edwards is the ultimate team player.

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Through 175 games and 50 tries, Edwards has built a career that proves selflessness and reliability are underrated qualities in a game that celebrates the spectacular. His support play, his defensive reads, and his composure under pressure make him one of the most dependable fullbacks in the NRL. In 2026, Edwards continues to anchor the Panthers’ backline, the Clive Churchill Medallist whose value to the greatest team of the modern era cannot be measured in highlights alone.

EC — Senior features writer, australiafootball.com