Young Thunderbolts forward Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been rewarded for a strong season in the U20s, earning selection in the 2014 NYC Cup Team of the Year.
The second-rower has proved not only to be a solid foundation in defence for the young Storm side but also a threatening attacking option, scoring 14 tries so far in season 2014.
Asofa-Solomona follows in the footsteps of former Storm NYC Cup Team of the Year inductees Jesse Bromwich, Mahe Fonua, Kenny Bromwich and former player Gareth Widdop.
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2014 NYC Cup Team of the Year
1. Jake Mamo (Newcastle Knights)
2. Valentine Holmes (Cronulla Sharks)
3. Sione Mata'utia (Newcastle Knights)
4. Brendan Elliot (Sydney Roosters)
5. Nene Macdonald (Sydney Roosters)
6. Te Maire Martin (Wests Tigers)
7. Drew Hutchison (St.George Illawarra Dragons)
8. Andy Saunders (Penrith Panthers)
9. Manaia Cherrington (Wests Tigers)
10. Sam Lisone (Warriors)
11. Nelson Asofa-Solomona (Melbourne Storm)
12. Tepai Moeroa (Parramatta Eels)
13. Willis Meehan (Sydney Roosters)
14. Danny Levi (Newcastle Knights)
15. Joseph Tapine (Newcastle Knights)
16. Addin Fonua-Blake (St.George Illawarra Dragons)
17. Kane Elgey (Gold Coast Titans)
Coach: Mick Crawley (Newcastle Knights)
