Macarthur Rugby League: Fans name their favourite players in the team of the year

After weeks of voting, Macarthur Rugby League fans have selected their favourite players of the season. See who made the cut and was named in the people’s Team of the Year.

Macarthur Rugby League, the people’s Team of the Year, 2024.

The fans have had their say, and after several weeks of voting we are happy to announce the Macarthur Rugby League team of the year – the people’s team.

Provided with a list of top performers in each position, fans were given the chance to support their favourite player. And with voting now closed, here is the 2024 Macarthur RL Team of the Year.

FULLBACK

Aiden Menzies (Camden, 41% of votes)

Safe as houses in the No.1, Camden’s Aiden Menzies not only impressed the coaching staff, but also the punters, securing the fullback spot in a landslide victory.

Aiden Menzies was safe down back for Camden. Picture Warren Gannon Photography

WINGERS

Eddie Aiono (Camden, 39%) and Casey Timmer (The Oaks, 19%)

An off-season signing, experienced flyer Eddie Aiono was tipped to become a fan favourite before a ball was kicked. Didn’t let anyone down on the way to scoring 16 tries.

Eddie Aiono had Camden fans onside from the opening round. Picture: Warren Gannon Photography

Casey Timmer backed up a fine 2023 with another strong season. All heart, the whippet in headgear crossed nine times and never shirked the tough carries.

Casey Timmer had another fine season for the Tigers. Picture Warren Gannon Photography

CENTRES

Jack Miller (Camden, 29%) and Elliott Moaga (Oakdale, 17%)

Fans can’t get enough of Jack Miller. Last year the versatile powerhouse won a spot in the back-row, and 12 months later he’s back again after claiming a premiership and leading all scorers with 232 points.

Jack Miller had no problems shifting to the centres in 2024. Picture Warren Gannon Photography

Elliott Moaga spent the early rounds in the No.1 jumper before shifting to an edge where his thirst for contact continued to carry Oakdale out of plenty of strife.

Elliott Moaga was one of Oakdale’s best. Picture Warren Gannon Photography

FIVE-EIGHTH

Mitchell Brasington (The Oaks, 39%)

After almost guiding The Oaks to a drought breaking title, Mitchell Brasington felt the love from the outer, walking into the people’s team with a swag full of votes.

Mitchell Brasington led the Tigers to the grand final. Picture Warren Gannon Photography

Daniel Payne struck like a bolt of lightning in the finals. Picture Warren Gannon Photography

HALFBACK

Daniel Payne (The Oaks, 39%)

Daniel Payne’s stunning finals campaign for the Tigers proved enough to edge out Camden’s premiership winning captain Brad Speechley by the barest of margins.

On any other day, his grand final exploits would have been enough to secure a miraculous victory.

PROPS

Danny Fualalo (Camden, 43%) and Joseph Ualesi (The Oaks, 23%)

It was one way traffic at the head of the engine room with Camden wrecking ball Danny Fualalo racing away with a truck load of votes. Seems to get better with age and capped off another fine season with a second Macarthur title.

Danny Fualalo remains a crowd favourite. Picture: Warren Gannon Photography

The off-season arrival of Joseph Ualesi from Oakdale proved a significant factor in The Oaks’ rise up the ladder. Damaging at both ends of the field, the likeable prop took his game to another level.

Tigers recruit Joseph Ualesi carried The Oaks across the advantage line all season. Picture Warren Gannon Photography

HOOKER

John Martin (Camden, 29%)

Camden’s Mr Reliable, John Martin is always on hand to point the side in the right direction. With two titles in three seasons, Rams fans wouldn’t trade him for anyone.

Camden’s reliable hooker, John Martin. Picture Warren Gannon Photography

SECOND-ROWERS

Trent Peoples (Camden, 36%) and Josh Carr (Oakdale, 25%)

A crucial signing, Trent Peoples was immense on and off the field for Camden. Struck up a lethal combination with five-eighth Jackson Willis, and the former Rabbitoh lifted everyone in his presence.

Trent Peoples was a key figure in Camden’s premiership winning pack. Picture Warren Gannon Photography

Another nominated in last year’s team, Josh Carr braved a season of niggling injuries to once again nail a spot in the back row.

Josh Carr in action for Oakdale. Picture Warren Gannon Photography

Kohan Lewis forced his way into the Tigers’ pack and never looked back. Picture Warren Gannon Photography

LOCK

Kohan Lewis (The Oaks, 44%)

With 44 per cent of the votes, Kohan Lewis is the most popular player in the Macarthur comp. A regular in the Wests Tigers pathways, the Oaks middle has come a long way during his early days of senior footy.