LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Ahead of the 2025 NRL Finals series, Phil Gould has unveiled his 2025 Team of the Year, showcasing a mix of renowned players and some unexpected exclusions.
During his segment on Six Tackles with Gus, Gould detailed his selections, featuring three players each from the Canberra Raiders and Melbourne Storm, along with two representatives from the Dolphins and New Zealand Warriors.
Notably absent are any players from the Canterbury Bulldogs and Penrith Panthers, while the Dally M frontrunner James Tedesco has been passed over in favor of Kaeo Weekes.
Additional players who didn't make the cut include Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Kotoni Staggs, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Terrell May, and Hudson Young.
Here's Gould's full 2025 Team of the Year:
1. Kaeo Weekes (Canberra Raiders)
2. Jamayne Isaako (The Dolphins)
3. Herbie Farnworth (The Dolphins)
4. Nick Meaney (Melbourne Storm)
5. Xavier Coates (Melbourne Storm)
6. Ethan Strange (Canberra Raiders)
7. Tom Dearden (North Queensland Cowboys)
8. Payne Haas (Brisbane Broncos)
9. Blayke Brailey (Cronulla Sharks)
10. Joseph Tapine (Canberra Raiders)
11. Eliesa Katoa (Melbourne Storm)
12. Leka Halasima (New Zealand Warriors)
13. Erin Clark (New Zealand Warriors)