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How to tune into Sport NationDally M favourite withdraws from Ashes contention
SEN • September 30th, 2025 12:15 pm
Fresh from being named the 2025 RLPA Players' Champion, James Tedesco has withdrawn from contention for the Ashes series.
It's a huge blow to Kevin Walters who is set to name his squad in the coming weeks.
According to News Corp, Tedesco will be stepping aside in order to be best man at his brother's wedding.
Tedesco, who played every game this season, managed to have plenty of impact from fullback, having run for 4,862 metres throughout the season, helping take his side into the finals after losing plenty of experience during the off-season.
He is widely expected to be named player of the year at Wednesday night's Dally M.
Tedesco led the league with 164 tackle breaks and was third for line break assists with 27, showing his impact in the attack beyond just his running.
