LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Headlined by Casey McLean and Jacob Halangahu, the top talents from the Under-17 age group showcase the cream of the crop from both the Under-19s SG Ball Cup in New South Wales and the Under-19s Mal Meninga Cup in Queensland, along with NRL competition participants.
This elite group features Jaxen Edgar, who is considered the potential successor to Dylan Edwards at the Penrith Panthers, and halfback Mitchell Woods, identified as the promising future star for both the Canterbury Bulldogs and Newcastle Knights. Additionally, Cody Hopwood, who previously represented the Australian Schoolboys, is among the notable talents.
Top 13 Prospects:
1. Jaxen Edgar (Penrith Panthers)
2. Mason Barber (North Queensland Cowboys)
3. Casey McLean (Penrith Panthers)
4. Prestyn Laine-Sietu (Cronulla Sharks)
5. Jethro Rinakama (Canterbury Bulldogs)
6. Mitchell Woods (Canterbury Bulldogs)
7. Joey Walsh (Manly Sea Eagles)
8. Cooper Clarke (Melbourne Storm)
9. Jared Haywood (Wests Tigers)
10. Cody Hopwood (Newcastle Knights)
11. Kaiden Lahrs (North Queensland Cowboys)
12. Jacob Halangahu (St George Illawarra Dragons)
13. Cooper Bai (Gold Coast Titans)
Interchange:
14. Coby Black (Canberra Raiders)
15. Finau Latu (Canterbury Bulldogs)
16. Jezaiah Funa-Iuta (Parramatta Eels)
17. Cyrus Stanley-Traill (St George Illawarra Dragons)
Reserves:
18. Toby Rodwell (Sydney Roosters)
19. Lachlan Coinakis (Parramatta Eels)
20. Jack Attard (Wests Tigers)