The 2017 season will be the last for the sometimes maligned National Youth Competition. While not everyone goes on to play in the NRL, plenty of players have made the step up.
To commiserate the end of the competition, we've taken a look back over the years compiling each Team of the Year, as well as the Premiers, Player of the Season and Jack Gibson Medal winners. Enjoy!
Player of the Year
The National Youth Competition Player of the Year award is the premier individual award in the National Youth Competition.
Year | Winner | Position | Team |
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2008 | Ben Hunt | Halfback | Brisbane Broncos |
2009 | Beau Henry | Halfback | St. George Illawarra Dragons |
2010 | Tariq Sims | Prop | Brisbane Broncos |
2011 | Jack De Belin | Second-row | St George Illawarra Dragons |
2012 | David Klemmer | Prop | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs |
2013 | Bryce Cartwright | Second-row | Penrith Panthers |
2014 | Kane Elgey | Halfback | Gold Coast Titans |
2015 | Ashley Taylor | Halfback | Brisbane Broncos |
2016 | Jayden Brailey | Hooker | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks |