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.

Weโ€™ve 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

2. Joseph Manu

Coming into the year the Roosters star was the near undisputed best centre in the game. I'd argue he probably had a quiet 2020, which when you see his stats seems outrageous.

Manu only scored nine tries in 21 games but did have five try assists, nine line breaks and an eye-watering 85 tackle breaks. Truthfully, his best game of the year came at fullback but there were very few games where Manu didn't look menacing and capable of breaking the game wide open at any time.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 30: Joseph Manu of the Roosters during warmup prior to the round nine NRL match between the New Zealand Warriors and the Sydney Roosters at Mt Smart Stadium on April 30, 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images)

If I'm picking my ideal centre pairing right now, Manu is there. Look for a monster 2021.

2 COMMENTS

  1. 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 itโ€™s better to stay at the Panthers.

  2. 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.

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