By Sam Ryan

At the end of another brilliant season, it’s time to pick the Shute Shield team of the year.

It’s a difficult task and takes nothing away from the fantastic form of a lot of players who don’t appear below.

But it’s also great recognition for the players that do, many of whom should be on the radar of professional sides in Australia and around the world.

Click here to view the forward pack of the team of the year, or keep reading for the backline.

9) Teddy Wilson - Eastern Suburbs

One Shute Shield coach told Rugby News that Easts’ were a 14-point better team when Teddy Wilson was on the park and it’s hard to argue with that, or think of another player that has been as individually influential in this competition for quite some time.