Tremendous League Dream Group 2021: St Helens and Catalans Dragons dominate this 12 months’s staff

5 gamers from St Helens and 4 from League Leaders’ Defend winners Catalans Dragons have been named on this 12 months’s Dream Group; Total, six of the competitors’s golf equipment are represented; Seven gamers have earned their first Dream Group choice

The 13 gamers who’ve been named within the 2021 Tremendous League Dream Group

Tremendous League have revealed the 13 gamers who will make up this 12 months’s Dream Group, with 5 coming from St Helens and 4 coming from League Leaders’ Defend winners Catalans Dragons.

Man of Metal nominee Sam Tomkins earns his sixth look and first since 2013 after being named as full-back, with team-mates Tom Davies, Sam Kasiano and James Maloney all included for the primary time too.

There’s a first look for St Helens’ highly-talented 20-year-old Jack Welsby, who takes one of many centre berths alongside team-mate Mark Percival – included within the Dream Group for the third time.

Of the remainder of the Saints contingent, Morgan Knowles is called at free ahead for the third 12 months in a row, whereas Alex Walmsley and Jonny Lomax earn their third choices after the reigning champions completed second within the common season.

“I’ve had the pleasure of watching these extraordinary athletes carry out to the very best ranges, week in, week out this season and it’s a great reward to see them recognised with a spot on this 12 months’s Betfred Tremendous League Dream Group,” mentioned Man of Metal panellist, Sky Sports activities rugby league pundit and four-time Dream Group member Terry O’Connor.

Together with the highest two being well-represented, there are gamers from Hull Kingston Rovers, Leeds Rhinos, Salford Pink Devils and Wigan Warriors included within the staff.

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Tries appreciated this helped earn Kane Linnett a primary Dream Group choice

Kane Linnett’s efforts in serving to Hull KR attain the play-offs for the primary time since 2013 have seen ‘The Massive Pink Machine’ rewarded together with his maiden Dream Group choice within the second row alongside returning Wigan man Liam Farrell, who makes his fourth look general.

There’s additionally a primary Dream Group choice for Kruise Leeming, who will get the hooker function after starring there in 2021 however has additionally proven his versatility in a Leeds Rhinos shirt this 12 months by placing in some sturdy shows as a stand-in half-back.

Salford winger Ken Sio, who completed as Tremendous League’s main try-scorer throughout the common season with 19, is one other newcomer in one of many huge positions.

Kruise Leeming’s spectacular 12 months for Leeds has earned him a Dream Group place

“To see gamers from half of the groups within the competitors I feel reveals the depth of expertise presently on present in Tremendous League, much more so when you think about a number of the gamers who missed out on a spot within the Dream Group,” O’Connor mentioned.

“It’s at all times nice to see new faces break into the Dream Group and the inclusion of the likes of Jack Welsby, Tom Davies and Kruise Leeming this 12 months is implausible.

“A particular point out should go to Liam Farrell and Morgan Knowles who’ve retained their positions for a 3rd 12 months operating – a implausible instance of their expertise and consistency.”

Tremendous League Dream Group 2021

Full-back: Sam Tomkins (Catalans Dragons); Wingers: Tom Davies (Catalans Dragons), Ken Sio (Salford Pink Devils); Centres: Jack Welsby, Mark Percival (each St Helens); Half-backs: Jonny Lomax (St Helens), James Maloney (Catalans Dragons); Props: Alex Walmsley (St Helens), Sam Kasiano (Catalans Dragons); Hooker: Kruise Leeming (Leeds Rhinos); Second rows: Liam Farrell (Wigan Warriors), Kane Linnett (Hull Kingston Rovers); Free ahead: Morgan Knowles (St Helens).