As this seemingly never-ending off-season drags on, fans of the game are continuing to talk all things rugby league. From the draw, to away trip plans, to who is best positioned for a run in 2021.
Weโve decided over to take a look at the Top 10 players in each position and today we start with the prolific role of the centre.
For the purpose of this list, only full-time club centres will be considered.
Top TEN best fullbacks in the NRL
Top TEN best wingers in the NRL
Top TEN best centres in the NRL
Top TEN best five-eighths in the NRL
Top TEN best second-rowers in the NRL
1. Stephen Crichton
A new number one emerged in 2020 at the foot of the mountains. Young Crichton was almost untouchable this year. In his 22 games, he crossed the line 17 times, had 18 line breaks, laid on seven tries, broke 55 tackles, ran for almost 115 metres per game and tackled at almost 80%.
I am at a loss how he did not debut for NSW this year. You'd have to believe if he can continue his rise then he will be the first centre picked in 2021. Ridiculously, he started the season from the bench. Ivan Cleary very quickly realised what he had and following the break, there was no stopping the weapon.
He's going to be the focus of a serious bidding war. Genius player and the first player picked in his position for the Dally M team of the year.
Hopefully for the Panthers , they will retain him. They certainly deserve to.
Penrith should get Leniu & Staines to have a good chat with him. To convince him as to why itโs better to stay at the Panthers.
I think Crichton will re-sign. There is a Mt Druitt connection between Crichton Leniu, Liau, and To’o. Leniu and To’o has re-signed, Liau will too.