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!

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Jack Gibson Medal

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Josh Dugan of the Dragons calls instructions during the round eight NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Allianz Stadium on April 25, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

The Jack Gibson Medal is awarded to the man of the match of the NYC Cup grand final.

Year Winner Position Team
2008 Josh Dugan Fullback Canberra Raiders
2009 Luke Kelly Halfback Melbourne Storm
2010 Carlos Tuimavave Five-eighth New Zealand Warriors
2011 Jordan Meads Halfback New Zealand Warriors
2012 Matt Mulachy Five-eighth Wests Tigers
2013 James Roberts Centre Penrith Panthers
2014 Solomone Kata Centre New Zealand Warriors
2015 Soni Luke Hooker Penrith Panthers
2016 Nat Butcher Lock Sydney Roosters
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