Players from all seven first grade clubs picked in Bulletin’s GCDRU Team of the Year

A MAIDEN first grade premiership has helped Helensvale dominate selection in the Bulletin’s Gold Coast District Rugby Union Team of the Year. Find out who made it from your club.

A MAIDEN first grade premiership has helped Helensvale dominate selection in the Bulletin’s Gold Coast District Rugby Union Team of the Year.

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With the Hogs this month breaking the club’s 32-year title wait, five players – including brothers Sean and Jack Finigan – have earned a spot in the Bulletin XV.

Each of the seven clubs has at least one player in the side, with grand final runners-up Griffith University Colleges (two) and semi finalists Surfers Paradise (three) and Nerang (two) rewarded with multiple selections.

Gold Coast Eagles, Palm Beach Currumbin and Bond Pirates have one each.

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Bond Pirates’ Damien Timms was named at fullback in the Bulletin’s GCDRU Team of the Year. Picture: Richard Gosling

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BULLETIN’S GCDRU TEAM OF THE YEAR

1. Caleb Enoka (Nerang)

A young player who is growing into his position quickly. A local junior.

2. Frank Kawana (Helensvale)

A stalwart of the club who is tough and accurate.

3. Aisake Folumore (Surfers)

Floats between No.8 and No.3. Joined halfway through the season and impressed.

4. Sean Finigan (Helensvale)

Tough, uncompromising who is a must-selection in any team of the year.

5. Matiu Fifield (Helensvale)

Awesome at the lineout and set piece and a big addition to any pack.

6. Andy Finn (Surfers)

Dolphins backrower and skipper has developed a reputation in the local game.

7. Tyron Jones (Helensvale)

A stellar performer who led from the front. Won the Cyclones captaincy role.

8. Jaye Paton (c) (Knights)

Led his pack around, was player of the year last year, stronger this time.

9. Shoma Oukbo (Eagles)

Been at Eagles a long time and is the ultimate energetic halfback.

10. Richard Kingi (Knights)

Former Wallaby is a class above and made a real impact on the Coast.

11. Josh Whitley (Nerang)

A young gun finding his feet and a real sharpshooter in his own half.

12. Yannis Mafoe (Surfers)

A newcomer to the competition this year but left a mark.

13. Jack Finigan (Helensvale)

Great in the grand final and without him and his brothers Hogs may have lost.

14. Mafu Moevau (Palm Beach)

Speed to burn and has a good strong pair of hands.

15. Damien Timms (Bond)

Led his side around the park in a rebuilding season for the Pirates.