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Thought I'd look into a new dimension of stats and compare the relative success rate of teams when it comes to Holden Cup players successfully transitioning into the NRL. 

Here's a break-down of all the teams, the players they played for and the cumulative totals and averages in how many players have played NRL from those 2008 teams and how many average games they have accrued collectively.

It is a bit long but it's interesting to monitor the players that have played NRL, and those who had short careers compared to those who had long careers and are still playing today. 

List of players to have graduated from NYC into the NRL

2008

Bunnies

1. BJ Nathan
2. Sam Huihahau (Latu) (played in 4 NRL games)
3. Malakai Seumanatafa
4. Anga Moli
5. Jamie Ingram
6. Luke Capewell (played in 40 NRL games)
7. Chris Sandow (played in 159 NRL games)
8. John Kaifoto
9. John Joseph
10. Robert Talai
11. Aaron Hammett
12. Eddy Pettybourne (played in 124 NRL games)
13. Jason Clark (played in 109 NRL games)
14. Trent Trotter
15. Hala Laula
16. Brad Lupi
17. Joseph Matapuku
18. David Tyrrell (played in 135 NRL games)
19. Chris Farrell
20. Eddie Paea (played in 7 NRL games)
21. Jake Leary
22. Michael Cummins
23. Mitch Williams
24. Brad Takairangi (played in 85 NRL games)
25. Brock Molan
26. Malcolm Webster
27. Abby El-Zbaidieh
28. Andre Itula
29. Dylan Farrell (played in 89 NRL games)
30. James Segeyaro (played in 99 NRL games)
31. Cameron Pitman
32. Ray Tafokitau
33. Andrew Smith
34. Kane Morgan (played in 1 NRL game)

10 players (32.35%) from the Rabbitohs 2008 Holden Cup team have played in the NRL.
Of those 10 players, 5 (50%) have played in 100 games or more.
Between the 10 players, they have played an average of 85.1 NRL games.

Roosters

1. Luke Towers
2. Sandor Earl (played in 48 NRL games)
3. Antonio Winterstein (played in 155 NRL games)
4. Galu Teo
5. Alan Heldsinger
6. Ben Jones (played in 35 NRL games)
7. Ben Cronin
8. Stanley Waqa (played in 9 NRL games)
9. Martin Kennedy (played in 82 NRL games)
10. Anthony Cherrington (played in 19 NRL games)
11. David Hala (played in 39 NRL games)
12. Rohan Ahern (played in 4 NRL games)
13. Mose Masoe (played in 63 NRL games)
14. Matthew Hall
15. James Tamou (played in 145 NRL games)
16. Tom Symonds (played in 86 NRL games)
17. Javarn White
18. Jake Friend (played in 166 NRL games)
19. Dominique Peyroux (played in 41 NRL games)
20. Brad Murray
21. John Clayton
22. Robbie Williams
23. Mark Talanoa
24. Daniel Randall
25. Luke Williams
26. Ben Murray
27. George Vuna
28. Sam Brunton (played in 3 NRL games)
29. Dylan Sharp
30. Jerome Leolahi
31. Fonua Fale
32. Ulysses Fahina
33. Matt Hands
34. Andrew Clayton

14 players (41.18%) from the Roosters 2008 Holden Cup team have played in the NRL.
Of those 14, 3 players (21.43%) have played in 100 or more NRL games.
Between the 14 players, they have played an average of 69.93 NRL games.

Titans

1. Shannon Walker (played in 4 NRL games)
2. Jordan Rapana (played in 27 NRL games)
3. Jared McCarthy
4. Kingi Akauola
5. David Moore
6. Cody Nelson (played in 9 NRL games)
7. Samuel Stewart
8. James Baillie
9. Kayne Lawton (played in 7 NRL games)
10. Siosaia Vave (played in 54 NRL games)
11. Ben Ridge (played in 58 NRL games)
12. Will Matthews (played in 72 NRL games)
13. Ryan Simpkins (played in 33 NRL games)
14. Tom Kingston (played in 6 NRL games)
15. Richard Barrett
16. Cameron White
17. Steve Darby
18. Geoff Holcombe
19. Brodie Williams
20. Bodene Thompson (played in 106 NRL games)
21. Matthew Nuttal
22. Kevin Gordon (played in 118 NRL games)
23. Ryan Wilson
24. Shaun Spring
25. Tyson Lospo
26. Jordan Rankin (played in 17 NRL games)
27. Lachlan Creighton
28. Kurt Foggo
29. David Mead (played in 124 NRL games)

13 players (44.83%) from the Titans 2008 Holden Cup side have played NRL.
Of those 13, 3 players (23.08%) have played in 100 NRL games or more.
Between the 13 players, they have played an average of 48.85 NRL games.

Cowboys

1. Sam Bowie (played in 1 NRL game)
2. Obe Geia (played in 2 NRL games)
3. Brandon Boor (played in 2 NRL games)
4. Tyson Martin
5. Steven Beaumont
6. Brady Payne
7. Ray Thompson (played in 98 NRL games)
8. Shaun Maloney
9. Ryan Carr
10. Josh Land
11. Leo Faagutu
12. Chris Faust
13. Nick Slyney (played in 11 NRL games)
14. Tom Humble (played in 27 NRL games)
15. Nathan Barraclough
16. Dane Hogan (played in 10 NRL games)
17. Chris Reisen
18. James Munns
19. Joel Lillyman
20. Robbie Congoo
21. Ben Spina (played in 6 NRL game)
22. Daniel Vinuela
23. Steven Elliott
24. Blayne Harling
25. Ben Henaway
26. Darren Tonihi
27. Chippie Korostchuk
28. Songhie Tatipata
29. Joel McRea
30. Ben Lancini
31. Jack Cooper
32. Brad Cooper
33. Dylan Smith

Eight players (24.24%) from the Cowboys 2008 Holden Cup side have played NRL.
Of those eight, none have played more than 100 NRL games.
Between the eight players, they have played an average of 19.63 NRL games.

Bulldogs

1. 1.       Jimmy Fawcett
2. 2.       Nathan Tannous
3. 3.       Heka Nanai (played 22 NRL games)
4. 4.       Sene Tala
5. 5.       Mason Pure
6. 6.       Ben Barba (played in 139 NRL games)
7. 7.       Josh Reynolds (played in 94 NRL games)
8. 8.       Malcom Leaeno
9. 9.       Nathan Smith (played in 9 NRL games)
10. 10.   Robert Worsley
11. 11.   Harlan Alaalatoa (played in 1 NRL game)
12. 12.   Daniel Harrison (played in 27 NRL games)
13. 13.   Jake Foster (played in 15 NRL games)
14. 14.   Rhys Jack
15. 15.   Liam Roach
16. 16.   Nathan Dib
17. 17.   John Kite (played in 12 NRL games)
18. 18.   Ben James
19. 19.   Jamal Idris (played in 133 NRL games)
20. 20.   Martin Taupau (played in 66 NRL games)
21. 21.   Arana Taumata (played in 14 NRL games)
22. 22.   Kele Niusere
23. 23.   Jeco Makatoa
24. 24.   Tristan Nisbet
25. 25.   John Bishop
26. 26.   Alan Matavao
27. 27.   Nathen Benny
28. 28.   Chevy Penehoe
29. 29.   Peter Tuiaso
30. 30.   Adrian Davis
31. 31.   Paki Afu
32. 32.   Linton Price
33. 33.   Watson Noama
34. 34.   Nathan Massey (played 6 NRL games)
35. 35.   Neenan Simpson
36. 36.   Sam Aupori
37. 37.   Josh Bishop
38. 38.   Daniel Folkes
39. 39.   Ali Hijazi

12 players (30.77%) from the Bulldogs 2008 Holden Cup side have played NRL.
Of those 12, 2 players (16.67%) have 100 or more NRL games.
Between the 12 players, they have played an average of NRL 44.83 games.

Eels

1. Dom Nasso
2. Ben McLennan
3. Taputoa Rea
4. Mase Laulu Togagae
5. Shaun Cox
6. Kris Keating (played 88 NRL games)
7. Dan Mortimer (played 120 NRL games)
8. Tim Mannah (played 166 NRL games)
9. Anthony Mitchell (played 32 NRL games)
10. Jon Mannah (played 24 NRL games)
11. Tim Robinson (played 27 NRL games)
12. Tony Williams (played 145 NRL games)
13. David Baumann
14. Luke Mottinelli
15. Luke Latham
16. Taniela Lasalo (played 40 NRL games)
17. Mitch Allgood (played 70 NRL games)
18. Martin Lewis
19. Owen Lauofo
20. Joe Mataele
21. Cameron Speechley
22. Taulima Tautai (played 72 NRL games)
23. Joel Latham
24. Jesse O'Neill
25. Kene Te Whata
26. Jason Baitieri (played 1 NRL game)
27. Jay Heming
28. Nathan Gardner (played 43 NRL games)
29. Brendan Train
30. Hermani Moala
31. Brad Graham
32. Trent Hodkinson (played 116 NRL games)
33. Justin Hunt (played 21 NRL games)
34. Fareni Moefaauo
35. Albert Kelly (played 47 NRL games)

15 players (42.86%) from the Eels 2008 Holden Cup side have played in the NRL.
Of those 15, 4 players (26.67%) have played 100 or more NRL games.
Between the 15 players, they have played an average of 67.47 NRL games.

Manly

1. Rhys Wolloghan
2. John Grey
3. Mark Page
4. Jake Lingard
5. Bodie O'Connell
6. Kieran Foran (played 148 NRL games)
7. Daly Cherry-Evans (played 128 NRL games)
8. Iliija Radan
9. Jamie Buhrer (played 114 NRL games)
10. Inoke Taapatoutai
11. Ken Edwards (played 19 NRL games)
12. Michael Tiopira
13. Zac Bowles
14. Jai Jones-Weigold
15. Matt Grieve
16. Darcy Lussick (played 84 NRL games)
17. Santana Palmer
18. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (played 135 NRL games)
19. Todd Wilson
20. Cameron Woo
21. Trent Reilly
22. Tim McDonald
23. Lincoln Gutherson
24. Ben Uptin
25. James Cunningham
26. Brad Bennett
27. Mitch Porter
28. Taeariki Penaha
29. Will Hopoate (played 60 NRL games)

7 players (24.14%) from Manly's 2008 Holden Cup side have played NRL.
Of those 7, 4 players (57.14%) have played 100 NRL games or more.
Between the seven players, they have an average of 98.29 NRL games.

Sharks

1. Nathan Stapleton (played 61 NRL games)
2. Luke Hume
3. Tu'u Maori
4. Karlos Filiga (played 1 NRL game)
5. Brackin Karauria-Henry
6. Kevin Pease
7. Jarrod Hogan
8. Tohi Leha
9. Lancen Joudo (played 3 NRL games)
10. Brynjar Ragnarsson
11. Jake Farragher
12. Jack Bosden (played 4 NRL games)
13. Jayson Bukuya (played 99 NRL games)
14. John Viiga
15. Trent Grubb (played 1 NRL game)
16. Ben Taefu
17. Luke Letele
18. Kieran Turner
19. Brad Marks
20. James Sharkie
21. Nathan Donnelly
22. Ben Orcher
23. Bryce Forrest
24. Troy Adams
25. Daniel Ezekiel
26. Sebastian Swain
27. Blake Ferguson (played 131 NRL games)
28. Jay  Thomas
29. Shane Pumipi (played 8 NRL games)
30. Dylan Sparks
31. Stewart Mills (played 16 NRL games)
32. Jake Denford
33. Blake Williamson
34. Fred Pakutoa
35. Rowan Orcher
36. Jake Anelzark
37. James Smart
38. Matt Sokkar
39. Ahmad Ellaz
40. Andrew Madden

9 players (22.5%) of the Sharks 2008 Holden Cup side have played in the NRL.
Of those 9, 1 player (11.11%) have played 100 NRL games or more.
Between the nine players, they have played an average of 36 NRL games.

Knights

1. Joel Brown
2. Jared Edwards
3. Callan Richardson
4. Simon Williams
5. Daniel Isaac
6. Ben Wyborn
7. Joel Burraston
8. Sione Tovo (played 1 NRL game)
9. Tyne Owen
10. Joel Edwards (played 88 NRL games)
11. Scott Dobbins
12. Joseph Iosefo
13. Jason Schirnack (played 3 NRL games)
14. Byron Fruean
15. Blake Gallen
16. Angus McHatton
17. George Morseau
18. Jonathan Ford (played 3 NRL games)
19. Ryan Lamb
20. Kevin Naiqama (played 47 NRL games)
21. Martin Paulson
22. Todd Hurrell
23. Claude Gordon
24. Ryan Stig (played 13 NRL games)
25. James McClory
26. Mitch Garbutt (played 12 NRL games)
27. Manaia Osborne
28. Zane Tetevano (played 29 NRL games)
29. Kalifa Fai Fai Loa (played 53 NRL games)
30. Peter Mata'utia (played 35 NRL games)
31. Jeremy Papamau
32. Josh Ailaomai (played 2 NRL games)
33. Ryan Sainty
34. Trent Hilton
35. Shane Gray (played 1 NRL game)
36. Kieran English
37. Theeran Pearson
38. Ben Tupou

12 players (31.58%) from the Knights 2008 Holden Cup side have played NRL.
Of those 12, none have played in 100 NRL games or more.
Between the 12 players, they have played an average of 23.92 NRL games.

Raiders

1. Josh Dugan (played 120 NRL games)
2. Matt Campbell
3. Alex Edwards
4. Justin Carney (played 37 NRL games)
5. Steven Naughton (played 3 NRL games)
6. Michael Picker (played 4 NRL games)
7. Matt Smith
8. Nick Skinner (played 6 NRL games)
9. Brock Dunn
10. Dan Scanlan
11. Joel Thompson (played 131 NRL games)
12. Jarrad Kennedy (played 49 NRL games)
13. Shaun Fensom (played 125 NRL games)
14. Andrew Stott
15. Zac Merritt
16. Diego Codyre
17. Matt Britt
18. Travis Waddell (played 73 NRL games)
19. James Stuart (played 7 NRL games)
20. Levi Freeman
21. Michael Brophy
22. Jarrod Croker (played 164 NRL games)
23. Todd Grace
24. Todd Rheinberger
25. Lave Faatamala
26. Matt McIlwrick (played 27 NRL games)
27. Matthew Nicholls
28. Drury Low (played 11 NRL games)
29. Daniel Vidot (played 111 NRL games)
30. Zac Russ
31. Brendon Wheatley

14 players (45.16%) from the Raiders 2008 Holden Cup side have played NRL.
Of those 14, 5 players (35.71%) have played 100 NRL games or more.
Between the 14 players, they have played an average of 62 NRL games.

Broncos

1. Josh Hoffman (played 133 NRL games)
2. Daniel Tanswell
3. Will Tupou (played 21 NRL games)
4. Alex Glenn (played 170 NRL games)
5. Josh Williams
6. Gerard Beale (played 117 NRL games)
7. Ben Hunt (played 141 NRL games)
8. Josh McGuire (played 126 NRL games)
9. Tom Butterfield
10. Mitchell Dodds (played 76 NRL games)
11. Matt Handcock
12. Michael Spence (played 1 NRL game)
13. Brendon Gibb (played 3 NRL games)
14. Nathan Strudwick
15. Troy Watene
16. Dunamis Lui (played 70 NRL games)
17. Wiremu Ratane
18. Jharal Yow Yeh (played 60 NRL games)
19. Leon Panapa
20. Josh Coyle
21. Max Dudley
22. Jared Kahu
23. Guy Ford
24. Travis White
25. Jacob Samoa
26. Tyson Andrews (played 4 NRL games)
27. Mitch Rivett (played 2 NRL games)
28. Andrew McCullough (played 176 NRL games)
29. Jeremiah Walters
30. Patrick Fray
31. Kerryn Blake
32. Brent Williams
33. Tariq Sims (played 90 NRL games)
34. Trent Williamson
35. Matt Gillett (played 131 NRL games)

16 players (45.71%) from the Broncos 2008 Holden Cup side have played NRL.
Of those 16, 7 players (43.75%) have played in 100 NRL games or more.
Between the sixteen, they have played an average number of 82.56 NRL games.

Panthers

1. Lachlan Coote (played 109 NRL games)
2. Sonny Tuigamala (played 4 NRL games)
3. William Isa (played 6 NRL games)
4. Chris Ward
5. Junior Tia-Kilifi (played 10 NRL games)
6. Trent Iselin
7. Luke Clydsdale
8. Sam McKendry (played 133 NRL games)
9. Masada Iosefa (played 57 NRL games)
10. Tinirau Arona (played 69 NRL games)
11. Michael Leeds
12. Bradley Goodwin
13. Jamie Theoharous
14. Joel Romelo (played 28 NRL games)
15. Joseph Paulo (played 116 NRL games)
16. Ollie Tia Tia
17. Jesse Sene-Lefao (played 38 NRL games)
18. Daniel Penese (played 2 NRL games)
19. Wade Graham (played 151 NRL games)
20. Zoram Watene
21. Jared Searson
22. Guy Hodgins
23. Joel Orton
24. Shane Blackett
25. Tim Glasby (played 41 NRL games)
26. Jarrod Cannon
27. Tim Grant (played 142 NRL games)
28. James Brown
29. Matthew Wright (played 96 NRL games)
30. Joe Hoara
31. Shane Croft
32. Harry Siejka (played 4 NRL games)
33. Daniel Roki
34. Mitch Cahalane
35. Sam Jones

16 players (45.71%) from the Panthers 2008 Holden Cup side have played NRL.
Of those 16, 5 players (31.25%) have played 100 NRL games or more.
Between the 16 players, they have played in an average of 62.88 NRL games.

Tigers

1. Blake Lazarus (played 2 NRL games)
2. Coedi Towney
3. Simon Dwyer (played 35 NRL games)
4. Matt Parata
5. Ben Vengoa
6. Blake Ayshford (played 124 NRL games)
7. Wayde Dunley
8. Matt Davidson
9. Sioeli Makaui
10. Benson Tupou
11. Mitch Achurch (played 11 NRL games)
12. William Mataka (played 8 NRL games)
13. 13.   Damon Harth
14. Brett Lane (played 1 NRL game)
15. Ben Shea
16. Holo Tonga
17. Joey Latham
18. Noa Fotu
19. Michael Stolk
20. Ben Falcone
21. Darren Nicholls
22. Dean Webster
23. Robert Lui (played 89 NRL games)
24. Junior Roqica (played 6 NRL games)
25. Baden Hall
26. Tim Moltzen (played 90 NRL games)
27. Luke McInnes
28. Matt Ryan (played 24 NRL games)
29. Billy Callaway
30. Matt Hyland
31. Moses Pangai (played 1 NRL game)
32. Aaron Woods (played 105 NRL games)
33. Todd Bridge
34. Peni Tagive (played 18 NRL games)
35. Justin Hunt (played 22 NRL games)
36. Chad Grant
37. Lance Siataga
38. Brendan Vengoa

14 players (36.84%) from the Tigers 2008 Holden Cup side have played NRL.
Of those 14, 2 players (14.29%) have played 100 NRL games or more.
Between the 14 players, they have played an average of 38.29 NRL games.

Dragons

1. Travis Roche
2. Daniel Nicastri
3. Kane Linnett (played 125 NRL games)
4. Dean Whare (played 89 NRL games)
5. Sam Morath
6. Maurice Kennedy
7. John Kennedy
8. Rory O'Brien (played 3 NRL games)
9. Josh Cochrane
10. Trent Merrin (played 135 NRL games)
11. Jake Marketo (played 33 NRL games)
12. Lagi Setu (played 73 NRL games)
13. Matt Mundine
14. Brad Hudson
15. Gavin Hood
16. Lachlan Gowland
17. Daniel Fepuleai (played 1 NRL game)
18. Thomas Hancock
19. Nathan Dureau
20. Ben Schreiber
21. Clifford Morris
22. Joe Vickery (played 12 NRL games)
23. Kyle Stanley (played 47 NRL games)
24. Henry Raiwalui
25. Wes Suckley
26. Beau Henry (played 14 NRL games)
27. Jace Brown
28. Luke Muttdon
29. Nathan Jones
30. Chase Stanley (played 96 NRL games)
31. Jarrod Thompson
32. Cameron King (played 24 NRL games)
33. Alex McKinnon (played 49 NRL games)

13 players (39.39%) from the Dragons 2008 Holden Cup side have played in the NRL.
Of those 13, 2 players (15.38%) have played 100 NRL games or more.
Between the 13 players, they have played an average of 53.92 NRL games.

Warriors

1. Kevin Locke (played 89 NRL games)
2. Kurt Kara
3. Rusty Bristow
4. Elijah Taylor (played 104 NRL games)
5. Siuatonga Likiliki (played 3 NRL games)
6. Isaac John (played 35 NRL games)
7. Jody Henry
8. Russell Packer (played 110 NRL games)
9. Jason Tou
10. Leeson Ah Mau (played 111 NRL games)
11. Eddy Purcell
12. Sione Lousi (played 49 NRL games)
13. Kurt Tehira
14. Ben Matulino (played 173 NRL games)
15. Nafe Seluini (played 27 NRL games)
16. Upu Poching (played 1 NRL game)
17. Bill Tupou (played 76 NRL games)
18. Howie Matthews
19. Thomas Ah Van
20. Angus Cameron
21. Scott Jones
22. Daniel O'Regan
23. Constantine Mika (played 14 NRL games)
24. Alehana Mara (played 16 NRL games)
25. Francis Leger
26. Arron Pawley
27. Sonny Fai (played 15 NRL games)
28. Michael Afioga
29. Matthew Neale
30. Jason Cook
31. Beau King
32. Steve Rapira (played 40 NRL games)
33. Nathaniel Neale
34. Meli Koliavu
35. Ray Wallace
36. Patrick Ah Van (played 54 NRL games)

16 players (44.44%) from the Warriors 2008 Holden Cup side have played NRL.
Of those 16, 4 players (25%) have played 100 or more NRL games.
Between the 16 players, they have played an average of 57.31 NRL games.

Storm

1. Michael Fa'amusili
2. Trent Walker
3. Sam Joe (played 2 NRL games)
4. Joseph Tomane (played 32 NRL games)
5. Mark Fawcett
6. Gareth Widdop (played 117 NRL games)
7. Liam Foran (played 10 NRL games)
8. Vili Fainga'a
9. Jay Aston
10. Louis Fanene
11. Aidan Guerra (played 110 NRL games)
12. Lucas Miller
13. Will Naitoro
14. Zeb Tahwa
15. Ryan Hansen
16. Kevin Proctor (played 156 NRL games)
17. Luke Kelly (played 46 NRL games)
18. Matt Croker
19. Petera Tamaura
20. Pulou Vaituutuu
21. Theodore Stuart
22. Malo Feterika
23. Aiden Tolman (played 168 NRL games)
24. James Woolford
25. Russell Webber
26. Kruzie Wilson
27. Josh Jerome
28. David Etrich

8 players (28.57%) from the Storm 2008 Holden Cup side have played NRL.
Of those 8, 3 players (37.5%) have played 100 NRL games or more.
Between the 8 players, they have played an average of 66.36 NRL games.