In 2026 there are over 80 players aged 30 and over playing first grade football in the National Rugby League. The Panthers alone have five players aged over 30 who are still playing some of the best football of their career. The consensus seems to be that a first grade player needs to amass at least 50 games in the top grade before he can be considered experienced. Top 10 over 30 players in 2026:1. Jason Taumalolo (33)Honourary mentions to Mitchell Moses (31), Cameron Munster (31), Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (30), Joseph Tapine (32), Jahrome Hughes (31), and Addin Fonua-Blake (30)All over 30 and still kickin’.