The Next Generation: The Best 17 Under-21 NRL Players

The Under-21s age bracket showcases a mix of emerging talents and established representative stars, prominently featuring the impressive duo of Ethan Strange and Isaiya Katoa. This group includes a variety of players who are either making their mark in rugby league or maintaining a steady career progression.

Among these standout athletes are South Sydney Rabbitohs' versatile Jye Gray, New Zealand Kiwis fullback Keano Kini, Queensland Maroons centre Robert Toia, and Penrith Panthers winger Paul Alamoti, who has tasted premiership success.

Top Players:

1. Keano Kini (Gold Coast Titans)
2. Paul Alamoti (Penrith Panthers)
3. Ethan Strange (Canberra Raiders)
4. Robert Toia (Sydney Roosters)
5. Savelio Tamale (Canberra Raiders)
6. Jye Gray (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
7. Isaiya Katoa (The Dolphins)
8. Josiah Pahulu (Melbourne Storm)
9. Owen Pattie (Canberra Raiders)
10. Charlie Guymer (Parramatta Eels)
11. Samuela Fainu (Wests Tigers)
12. Dylan Egan (St George Illawarra Dragons)
13. Hamish Stewart (St George Illawarra Dragons)

Interchange:

14. Blake Mozer (Brisbane Broncos)
15. Tanner Stowers-Smith (New Zealand Warriors)
16. Jacob Laban (New Zealand Warriors)
17. Demitric Vaimauga (New Zealand Warriors)

Reserves:

18. Joash Papalii (Parramatta Eels)
19. Fletcher Sharpe (Newcastle Knights)
20. Liam Ison (Cronulla Sharks)