Clive Churchill Medal Winner Odds, Tips, Predictions and Betting – NRL Grand Final 2025

The Clive Churchill Medal has long favoured playmakers, with halves and fullbacks dominating its history, but forwards have made their mark in recent years. As Melbourne and Brisbane prepare for Sunday’s grand final, stars like Cameron Munster, Reece Walsh and Payne Haas headline a wide-open market for best on ground.

When: Sunday October 5, 2025 at 7:30 pm

Where: Accor Stadium

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Cameron Munster leads the Clive Churchill Medal market at $6 as the Storm’s key playmaker, with Harry Grant ($7) and Reece Walsh ($7) close behind. History suggests the halves are strong chances – 12 of the 39 medals since 1986 have gone to halfbacks, though Nathan Cleary is the only No.7 to win in the past decade.

Jahrome Hughes ($8) and Adam Reynolds ($15) carry the halfback hopes this year, while Munster looks to join Luke Keary (2018) and Jack Wighton (2019) as recent five-eighth winners.

Fullbacks have also thrived, with five medals in the last 16 years – Walsh and 2020 winner Ryan Papenhuyzen ($15) loom as major threats.

Forwards are less fancied but not without hope. Payne Haas ($7.50) and Patrick Carrigan ($17) spearhead Brisbane’s pack, while Eliesa Katoa ($21) adds value for Melbourne. Notably, no centre or winger has ever claimed the award.