Plenty of talent sidelined by injuries in 2017

With the news that Andrew McCullough is the latest player to suffer a season ending injury, we thought we'd try to compile a team of players who he'll be joining on the sidelines with still five rounds go before finals.

The team comprises players who have played this season and suffered an injury which will see them miss the remainder of the year. This means players like Brett Stewart, Steve Matai and Isaac De Gois were not considered due to not playing in 2017.

The first choice for this infamous team is South Sydney Rabbitohs fullback Greg Inglis who suffered an ACL injury way back in Round 1.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 03: Johnathan Thurston of the Cowboys has a laugh from the bench during the round 13 NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Gold Coast Titans at 1300SMILES Stadium on June 3, 2017 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Queensland Origin and Australian Kangaroos teammate Johnathan Thurston is also a lock for the team, with the North Queensland Cowboys superstar ruled out for the season after helping the Maroons to an inspirational victory against the Blues in Game 2.

In terms of teams, the Cowboys, Eels, Storm and Titans look to have been hit the hardest by season ending injuries.

Joining Thurston on the team for the Cowboys is Origin stalwart Matthew Scott and young prop Patrick Kaufusi.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 23: Clint Gutherson of the Eels runs the ball during the round 20 NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Parramatta Eels at ANZ Stadium on July 23, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

While the Eels have three of their top 17 in the team with the versatile Clinton Gutherson recently joining Kaysa Pritchard and Beau Scott on the sidelines until next season.

Check out the full team below and let us know if we've missed anyone!