This team is comprised of those who battle away week in week out and don't get too many rewards. The term 'battler' doesn't mean that they're shit, it means that for whatever reason their talents and performances often aren't in highlight reels or on the tips of news readers tongues. While the idea is that they haven't/won't play rep footy, some have and are still battlin' away... shows what battlers they truly are, really.

Michael Gordon - Despite a few stellar years at Penrith, Gordon hasn't really been able to reach the same heights at Cronulla thanks largely to injury. He still gives a heap of effort each week and with the fullback position being full of show ponies, Gordon is a true battler.

Mitch Brown - The Bulldogs winger has had done pretty well on the end of a brutal backline. Brown may not have the razzle dazzle of his fellow Doggies, but is big and fast enabling the Dogs to score plenty of points down his flank.

Bryson Goodwin - Goodwin featured for the Kiwis a few years ago and after a career/life threatening injury scare, has shown some fine form for the Bunnies. Not blessed with the physical attributes of many of his team mates, Goodwin still gets the job done leaving defenders in his wake.

Ben Pomeroy - The veteran, Pomeroy has been battling away in the Shire for many years now. He has been made to look a fool many times, but still finds a way in to the Cronulla backline. This is because he is a beast. Having played some second row in his career, Pomeroy in no way shape or form lacks physicality and will be an asset in any team of battlers.

David Simmons - After being whacked by Frank the Tank Pritchard last year, Simmons has emerged as one of the games best wingers. A mainstay of the Penrith backline for a few years now, Simmons oozes battler. A wealth of skills, tall and quick, Simmons could be the excitement machine in the Battlin' Boys.

Jarrod Mullen - A victim of NSW's chopping and changing, Mullen is a quality half who hasn't been able to take his game to the next level with Newcastle. A booming kicking game and the best left to right pass in the game ensure that he will lead the Battler's to glory.

Luke Walsh - The definition of a battler really. A limited skill set but loves to run the ball and have a dig. Has a solid kicking game and can land the ball on a dime. Anyone remember when the Panthers were near the top of the table a year or two ago thanks to hundreds of tries from kicks? Yeah, well that's how the Battler's are gonna win.

Ben Ross - A simple no nonsense prop who will cart the ball up all day. Not too much to playing prop for the Battlers, just a heap of effort.

Nathan Friend - Friend gets the nod over Kevin Kingston thanks to the fact that he has being doing this shit for years. Consistently topping the tackle count as one of the smallest guys on the field is no mean feat and he adds a lot to the Warriors on attack, darting out of dummy half.

Bryce Gibbs - The joker has just made his way in to the Sharks starting line up and is off the same ilk as Ben Ross. Tough, gritty and funny.

Gavin Cooper - A change of teams can be a blessing. For Cooper, moving up to Townsville and playing alongside Jonathan Thurston has turned him in to one of the best hole running back rowers around. He has consistently been one of the Cowboys best players for the past 2-3 years and deserves a 'rep' jersey.

Clint Newton - Returning to the NRL has brought Newton back in to the frame. Offering experience and leadership by action within a young group at Penrith, Newton does everything you want from an older player. He doesn't lack anything in the athletic department either as he is big and strong along with mobility.

Shaun Fensom - Dreamteamers know all about Shaun Fensom. A tackling machine which is more of a niche amongst younger players, Fensom racks up 50+ tackles consistently. Could graduate from the Battler's at some stage and move on to higher honours.

The Bench

Ashton Sims - Tough and rugged, Ashton Sims doesn't take many prisoners. He's our enforcer despite playing a few tests for Fiji.

George Rose - Gorgeous George, how can we not include you?

Peter Wallace/Issac De Gois - Both are big time battler's. Depends if you want an extra hooker or someone who can fill in the halves. Either way your getting a battler.

Matt Prior - Has played prop, second row, lock, centre and even a bit of wing if my memory serves me correctly. How can you ignore that!? ... and he had the balls to elbow Jonathan Thurston in the face.