Top 10 players that missed Australian Selection

The 24-man Australian squad has been named for the 2017 Rugby League World Ciup and as usual, there are a number of big omissions from the group. These are 10 of the best players that coach Mal Meninga could have added to his squad. Latrell Mitchell [caption id="attachment_29574" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Latrell Mitchell of the Roosters scores a try during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Sydney Roosters and the North Queensland Cowboys at Allianz Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)[/caption] Latrell Mitchell is one of the best young players in the competition, and would not look out of place in an Australian jersey. Mitchell recorded 15 tries, seven-try assists and 18 line breaks in a fine season and his try against the Broncos demonstrated his power and skill. Angus Crichton [caption id="attachment_27892" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 12: Angus Crichton of the Rabbitohs takes on the defence during the round ten NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at ANZ Stadium on May 12, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)[/caption] Angus Crichton was outstanding for the Rabbitohs in 2017, displaying speed, strength and skill. Crichton already plays with the ability of players much more experienced than him and he would surely represent Australia at a high level. Josh Addo-Carr [caption id="attachment_27893" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Josh Addo-Carr of the Melbourne Storm runs with the ball during the round eight NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and the New Zealand Warriors at AAMI Park on April 25, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)[/caption] Josh Addo-Carr scored 23 tries over the course of the 2017 season and his speed and finishing ability would be an addition to the Australia side. Addo-Carr scored in each of the finals games he played in this season and has proven he can perform in big games. Daly Cherry-Evans [caption id="attachment_28135" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 01: Daly Cherry-Evans of the Sea Eagles looks on after a Warriors try during the round 17 NRL match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the New Zealand Warriors at nib Stadium on July 1, 2017 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)[/caption] Daly Cherry-Evans has had an excellent season for the Sea Eagles, recording 19 try assists and 18 line break assists as he ensured Manly returned to the finals. Cherry-Evans has represented Australia 11 times and his form would justify his return to the squad. Josh Mansour Josh Mansour has already represented Australia on five occasions and the powerful winger will be disappointed not to have been recalled to the side. Mansour has always performed well at representative level and would no doubt do so again if he were to return to the team. Josh Jackson [caption id="attachment_29157" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 23: Josh Jackson of the Bulldogs runs the ball during the round eight NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Canterbury Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium on April 23, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)[/caption] Josh Jackson has shown over a number of years that he is one of the most consistent players for the Bulldogs and the Blues, providing strong offence and defence. Jackson previously played for Australia in 2014 but based on his State of Origin series this year, which included a man of the match performance in Game II, would have no trouble returning to the Kangaroos squad. Dale Finucane [caption id="attachment_29580" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] during the 2017 NRL Grand Final match between the Melbourne Storm and the North Queensland Cowboys at ANZ Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.[/caption] Storm lock Dale Finucane was one player that Mal Meninga named as a possible selection in August and for good reason. Finucane has over 860 tackles and 2700 run metres in a strong season and would be a solid player for the Kangaroos. Reagan Campbell-Gillard [caption id="attachment_29583" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 09: Reagan Campbell-Gillard of the Panthers makes a break during the NRL Elimination Final match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Penrith Panthers at Allianz Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)[/caption] Reagan Cambell-Gillard was another player mentioned by Mal Meninga as a possible call-up for the Kangaroos. The Panthers prop is one of the hardest running forwards in the game and would easily fit into the Australian side. Paul Vaughan [caption id="attachment_29523" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: Paul Vaughan of the Dragons scores a try during the round 25 NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Pepper Stadium on August 27, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)[/caption] Another prop that has had a stellar season is Paul Vaughan. In his first season with the Dragons Vaughan ran for over 3400 metres, recorded nearly 690 tackles and even scored eight tries. Vaughan would be an excellent addition to any side and the Kangaroos are not an exception. James Tedesco [caption id="attachment_29233" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 30: James Tedesco of the Tigers runs the ball during the round 21 NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Wests Tigers at Cbus Super Stadium on July 30, 2017 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)[/caption] James Tedesco has had another excellent season and has been rewarded by being named the RLPA Players’ Champion. During State of Origin, Tedesco showed excellent skill and performed well against a champion Maroons side, his performance in Game I proving he deserves to be playing at a high level.

		P	W	L	PTS	+/-
1	CAN	8	7	1	16	94
2	CBR	9	7	2	14	60
3	NZW	8	6	2	14	0
4	MEL	8	5	3	12	76
5	BRI	9	5	4	10	54
6	CRO	9	5	4	10	49
7	MAN	8	4	4	10	36
8	WST	9	5	4	10	20

Top 10 players that missed Australian Selection

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