The likes of Jye Gray, Ezra Mam, Deine Mariner, Jaxon Purdue, Josiah Pahulu, Owen Pattie and Keano Kini all blessed the Meninga Cup this decade before making it to the NRL.
It was supposed to be a joyous ringing in of 2026 that began at the Coffs Harbour Yacht Club, but later the night descended ...