Andrew Johns selected his top five NRL players under 21 as Isaiya Katoa, Leka Halasima, Ethan Strange, Robert Toia, and Casey McLean.
As the 2025 NRL season enters the final few rounds of competition, two-time premiership and Immortal Andrew Johns has named his five best players under the age of 21.
Speaking on Freddy and The Eighth, Johns named Isaiya Katoa (Dolphins), Leka Halasima (Warriors), Ethan Strange (Raiders), Robert Toia (Roosters) and Casey McLean (Panthers) as the best under-21s players that are currently playing in the NRL.
Meanwhile, Ethan Strange is having a breakout season for the Raiders and has already earned consideration to be selected for the Kangaroos in the 2025 Ashes series against England at the end of the year.
On the other hand, McLean has drawn comparisons to a young Laurie Daley and made his international debut for the New Zealand Kiwis at the end of last year.