Minor Premiership

A minor premiership is the award given to a team which finishes first overall in the standings after the regular season prior to commencement of the playoffs. It is given to the team which finishes with the most competition points. Each year the minor premiers receive the J. J. Giltinan Shield. The minor premiers usually are the favourites to win the Grand Final.

Minor Premiers

 * 1998 - Brisbane Broncos
 * 1999 - Cronulla Sharks
 * 2000 - Brisbane Broncos
 * 2001 - Parramatta Eels
 * 2002 - New Zealand Warriors
 * 2003 - Penrith Panthers
 * 2004 - Sydney Roosters
 * 2005 - Parramatta Eels
 * 2006 - Melbourne Storm
 * 2007 - Melbourne Storm
 * 2008 - Melbourne Storm
 * 2009-St George Illawarra Dragons
 * 2010-St George Illawarra Dragons
 * 2011-Melbourne Storm