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.
We've decided over to take a look at the Top 10 players in each position.
Today we start with the increasingly important role of fullback.
For the purpose of this, only full-time fullbacks are considered. So for instance despite Cam Munster being a magnificent number one, he is considered a five-eighth.
These are ranked as how we see them right now. i.e. if Darius Boyd were playing, obviously his career far trumps that of say AJ Brimson, however right now I consider the Titans youngster to be the superior fullback.
The below rankings were, at times, razor thin. I had 11 I wanted in this list, so of course one player has missed out. Let us know, were we on the money?
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
5. Clint Gutherson
King Gutho had a magnificent season that saw him make his Origin debut and play out all three games of the series. Although his selection at centre will long be debated, his form at fullback for the Eels cannot be under any dispute at all.
Named as the Dally M fullback of the year off the back of 10 tries, 17 try assists, 61 tackle breaks, 12 line breaks and 190 metres per game, Gutho simply could not have done more in seeing his side finish in the top four.
Coming off a career-best season and now at 26 year's of age, I expect a monster season for the dancing number one next year. He's become a genuine strike weapon for the Eels as well as captaining them deep into the season.
If these are the current best fullbacks in the game based on pure quality when at their best then Turbo Tommy has to be 2nd best behind Teddy.
Canโt disagree with those players too much. However, if Staines can overcome his hamstring problems & got the fullback role. Heโd be going up in the top ten fullbacks list quickly.
I just wonder if Papenhuyzen may have just beaten Tedesco to the top spot in 2020? Given what he did for Melbourne & that they were the premiers & all.