NRL young playmakers: Katoa tops list

NRL’s young playmakers ranked: Dolphins star Isaiya Katoa headlines list of young halves aged 21 and under

Isaiya Katoa leads young NRL playmakers; Ethan Strange, Jaxon Purdue, and Joash Papalii also shine.

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Dolphins' Isaiya Katoa leads the list of NRL's young, promising playmakers aged 21 and under.

Ethan Strange shines in Canberra, while Jaxon Purdue and Joash Papalii show star potential for the Cowboys and Parramatta, respectively.

These rising talents are ranked by their 2025 season and future prospects.

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