The 2016 Holden Cup Team of the Year has been announced at the 2016 NRL Telstra Premiership Finals Series Launch at Allianz Stadium.

  1. Kalyn Ponga (Cowboys)
  2. Gideon Gela-Mosby (Cowboys)
  3. Robert Jennings (Panthers)
  4. Nick Cotric (Raiders)
  5. Joseph Manu (Roosters)
  6. Tyrone May (Panthers)
  7. Troy Dargan (Eels)
  8. Alex Twal (Eels)
  9. Brandon Smith (Cowboys)
  10. Oliver Clark (Panthers)
  11. Luciano Leilua (Dragons)
  12. Jaydn Su'A (Broncos)
  13. Nat Butcher (Roosters)
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  14. Jayden Brailey (Sharks)
  15. Matt Dufty (Dragons)
  16. Tyrell Fuimaono (Eels)
  17. Dylan Edwards (Panthers)

Coach: Cameron Ciraldo (Panthers)

Previous NYC Team of the Year

2017 NYC Team of the Year
2016 NYC Team of the Year
2015 NYC Team of the Year
2014 NYC Team of the Year
2013 NYC Team of the Year
2012 NYC Team of the Year
2011 NYC Team of the Year
2010 NYC Team of the Year
2009 NYC Team of the Year
2008 NYC Team Of the Year

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