The belt vs. the standings
9 completed seasonsIs the belt a good judge of the best team? Here's who held it when each regular season ended, next to the best record that year.
4Seasons it matched
44%Match rate
6Holder in the top 3
4.8Holder's average rank
| Season | Best record | Holder at the end | Holder's rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Canberra Raiders 19–7 | Parramatta Eels 10–14 | 11th of 17 |
| 2024 | Melbourne Storm 21–6 | Penrith Panthers 20–7 | 2nd of 17 |
| 2023 | Penrith Panthers 21–6 | Dolphins 9–15 | 13th of 17 |
| 2022 | Penrith Panthers 23–4 | Penrith Panthers 23–4 | 1st of 16 Same |
| 2021 | Penrith Panthers 24–4 | Penrith Panthers 24–4 | 1st of 16 Same |
| 2020 | Penrith Panthers 20–2–1 | St George Illawarra Dragons 7–13 | 11th of 16 |
| 2019 | Melbourne Storm 21–6 | Sydney Roosters 20–7 | 2nd of 16 |
| 2018 | Sydney Roosters 19–8 | Sydney Roosters 19–8 | 1st of 16 Same |
| 2017 | Melbourne Storm 23–4 | Melbourne Storm 23–4 | 1st of 16 Same |