# Tedesco Wins 2026 Clive Churchill Medal: NRL Card Guide

> James Tedesco won the 2026 Clive Churchill Medal in the 2026 NRL Grand Final. Here's every Select League Heroes card and what activated Predictors mean.

Category: NRL

James Tedesco is the 2026 Clive Churchill Medallist after a record-breaking 385-run-metre performance helped the Sydney Roosters hold off the Newcastle Knights 19-18 at Accor Stadium. The result immediately activated his CCM Predictor Gold (CPG15 /230) in the 2026 Select NRL League Heroes set. If you're holding one, here's exactly what to do next.

## What happened at the 2026 NRL Grand Final?

Tedesco set an NRL finals record with 385 run metres, added 14 tackle breaks and a try assist, and was the unanimous choice for the Clive Churchill Medal. It's his first CCM, and it sits alongside the Wally Lewis Medal (2019 State of Origin) and two Dally M awards (2019 and 2025) in a trophy cabinet that was already hard to argue with.

The match turned on Daly Cherry-Evans' drop goal in the 70th minute, his 32nd career field goal. The Knights hit back with a try in the 76th minute to make it 19-18, and the Roosters held on before 80,814 fans. Earlier that day, the Roosters' NRLW side had already claimed the women's premiership, 30-6 over the Brisbane Broncos.

## Which Tedesco cards are in 2026 Select NRL League Heroes?

Select's first mainstream NRL release since 2012, produced under their official NRL licence, carries a deep Tedesco checklist. The Luminous L175 was already sold out before the Grand Final. Snap a photo of your card in CardLoft to confirm exactly which parallel you're holding.

- Base #175
- Luminous L175 (unnumbered retail, sold out pre-Grand Final)
- League Heads LH117
- Gladiators G131 /599
- Mercury /450
- TRYumph Gold /80
- TRYumph Black unsigned /50
- TRYumph Black Signature /50 (hobby-exclusive redemption)
- CCM Predictor Gold CPG15 /230 (NOW ACTIVATED)
- Premiership Predictor Gold /230 (NOW ACTIVATED)
- Premiership Predictor Platinum /65 (hobby-exclusive, NOW ACTIVATED)
- Golden Treasure GT15 /80
- 2026 NRL Brilliance base /75 (separate product)

## What do the activated Predictor cards mean for holders?

The CCM Predictor Gold (CPG15 /230) is numbered to just 230 copies, making it genuinely rare. Now that Tedesco has won the medal, holders can redeem their card for a Signature Gold card also numbered to 230. The process: submit your claim on Select's official redemption portal first, then post the physical card.

The Premiership Predictor Gold (/230) and Premiership Predictor Platinum (/65) also activated when the Roosters took the title. Both redeem for separate Premiership Medallist Signature cards. The Platinum, hobby-exclusive and limited to only 65 copies, is the rarest activated card from tonight's result. If you want to move any of these privately, CardLoft lets you trade with people you actually know rather than posting to a public marketplace.

## What else should collectors know from tonight?

Daly Cherry-Evans played his 373rd and final NRL match tonight, second only to Cameron Smith on the all-time list. He is not retiring from rugby league; he joins Hull FC in the English Super League from 2027, so his farewell to the NRL is not a farewell to the game. His drop goal also earned him a second premiership ring, 15 years after his first with Manly in 2011.

Kalyn Ponga's CCM Predictor card does not activate. The Knights' run to Grand Final runners-up was one of the stories of the season, but the Predictor mechanic only pays out on the medal winner. The secondary market for 2026 Select NRL League Heroes Tedesco cards is active and still forming; no verified sold comps are available yet for any parallel in this set.

## FAQ

### What is the CCM Predictor Gold CPG15 and how rare is it?

It's a card from 2026 Select NRL League Heroes numbered to just 230 copies, making it one of the rarest in the set. It predicted Tedesco would win the Clive Churchill Medal and is now activated for redemption.

### How do I redeem my activated Predictor card?

Submit your claim on Select's official redemption portal first, then post the physical card. Check the card for redemption terms. Miss the deadline and the redemption is void.

### Is there a CCM Predictor Platinum?

No. There is no CCM Predictor Platinum in 2026 Select NRL League Heroes. The platinum-tier Predictors in this set cover Dally M (/80), Premiership (/65), and State of Origin (/60) only.

### Is Daly Cherry-Evans retiring from rugby league?

No. DCE played his final NRL game tonight but is joining Hull FC in the English Super League from 2027. His rugby league career continues.

### Does Kalyn Ponga's Predictor card activate because the Knights made the Grand Final?

No. Ponga's CCM Predictor card only activates if he wins the Clive Churchill Medal. Tedesco took the medal, so Ponga's card does not redeem.

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Source: https://cardloft.app/news/nrl/james-tedesco-clive-churchill-medal-nrl-cards-2026
Author: The CardLoft Team
Published: 2026-10-05 · Updated: 2026-10-05