Super League Ultimate 13: Grand Final Team

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To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Grand Final, the RFL challenged fans to name their ultimate starting line-up made up of players who have played in previous Grand Finals. Thousands of people took part with the aim of trying to match as many names as possible to those selected by a panel of experts that included Sky Sports’ commentator Stevo, the Independent’s Dave Hadfield, League Weekly’s Danny Lockwood and League Express’ Martyn Sadler.

This team was chosen before the Leeds Rhinos' victory over St. Helens in the 2007 Grand Final, and is based on player's performances in previous grand finals.

The Ultimate 13 Grand Final team reflects the success which St. Helens and Bradford Bulls have had in reaching the Grand Final since its inception in 1998. The Bulls are represented by six former players which include Jamie Peacock who played in the 2007 final with Leeds Rhinos.

All Time Grand Final XIII

NumberNationalityPlayerPositionClub They Played In The Grand Final With
1 Flag of England.svg Paul Wellens Full back St. Helens
2 Flag of England.svg Jason Robinson Winger Wigan Warriors
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jamie Lyon Centre St. Helens
4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michael Withers Centre Bradford Bulls
5 Flag of New Zealand.svg Lesley Vainikolo Winger Bradford Bulls
6 Flag of New Zealand.svg Henry Paul Stand off Bradford Bulls
7 Flag of England.svg Sean Long Scrum half St. Helens
8 Flag of England.svg Stuart Fielden Prop Bradford Bulls
9 Flag of England.svg James Lowes Hooker Bradford Bulls
10 Flag of New Zealand.svg Apollo Perelini Prop St. Helens
11 Flag of England.svg Chris Joynt Second row St. Helens
12 Flag of England.svg Jamie Peacock Second row Bradford Bulls
13 Flag of England.svg Andy Farrell Loose forward Wigan Warriors

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References

Bradford Bulls Official Website