The NT News selected its NRL NT A-grade Team of the Year

THE NT News NRL NT A-grade Team of the Year

Brothers’ full back Isaac Kurnoth had a massive debut season standing out as the rookie of the year in the premiership winning side. Picture: GLENN CAMPBELL

THE NT News named its Team of the Year for the 2020 NRL NT A-grade Premiership, on the Frank Johnson awards night.

After an exciting season full of action and surprises the team includes a range of the season’s highest performers from a mixture of teams.

Note: The team was selected after the ten-round regular season and prior to finals, when champions Darwin Brothers kicked into gear with the likes of Thomas Clarke, Tyrone Nona and Nick Sauer standing out.

Fullback: Isaac Sedan-Kurnoth (Darwin Brothers)

Isaac Seden-Kurnoth was a standout rookie for the Darwin Brothers stepping up to secure the full back position. Picture: GLENN CAMPBELL

Wing: Cooper Segeyaro (Northern Sharks)

Centre: Caleb Niki (Darwin Brothers)

Brothers’ Caleb Niki was ever-present in the Brothers’ midfield. Picture: KATRINA BRIDGEFORD

Centre: Will Smith (Palmerston Raiders)

Wing: Tyrone Jennings (Litchfield Bears)

Five-eighth: Blake Fletcher (Palmerston Raiders)

Palmerston’s Blake Fletcher directed his side to a minor premiership. Picture: GLENN CAMPBELL

Halfback: Jack Willis (Litchfield Bears)

Jack Willis had a strong season for the Litchfield Bears. Picture: KATRINA BRIDGEFORD

Prop: David Paull (Nightcliff Dragons)

Hooker: Sam McAuley (Litchfield Bears)

Litchfield Sam McAuley was selected as the hooker of the of the season in a season, he also won the 2020 Frank Johnson medal. Picture: KATRINA BRIDGEFORD

Prop: Dillan Vanderburg (Litchfield Bears)

Second Row: Shane Smith (Palmerston Raiders)

Second Row: Tim Muhamad (Nightcliff Dragons)

Lock: Stephen Smith (Palmerston Raiders)

Stephen Smith as Raiders take on the Darwin Brothers at the Rugby League stadium. Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

Coach: Leon Cleal (Darwin Brothers)

Brothers’ coach Leon Cleal enjoyed an incredible season at the helm of his premiership winning side. Photo: KATRINA BRIDGEFORD