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!
Jack Gibson Medal
The Jack Gibson Medal is awarded to the man of the match of the NYC Cup grand final.
Year | Winner | Position | Team |
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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 |