Wingers. The prolific try scorers that are constantly on the end of damaging players, whilst needing to be able to hold their own against their opposition counterparts in defence.
Speed, power and skill are a must in the NRL, and the top 10 wingers in the league certainly aren't short on any of the aforementioned attributes.
For the purpose of this list, only full-time club wingers will be considered. Holmes and Gagai are no doubt top 10 wingers, however, it is not their position at club level and are not taken into consideration. Fusitu'a is also considered a centre.
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
8. Josh Mansour
I understand the thinking behind it, however I am still shocked that the Panthers are willing to let their star winger go. Mansour will offer massive value to wherever he ends up.
The Tigers and Eels are supposedly looking at his services, however, given his skills and experience, there are few teams he wouldn't crack. His 2020 was ultra-impressive scoring 12 tries, making 21 line breaks and breaking 69 tackles.
His 181 running metres per game is super important in starting the Panthers sets off in an impactful way. Still a monster despite turning 30.
I support the Panthers in letting Mansour go. He had a pretty good season in 2020. However, heโs an elder statesman & really isnโt that quick. Heโs often been easily run around by faster wingers for quite a few seasons. He gets out jumped by taller players. He costs too much, especially for a winger.
I think youโll find that Charlie Staines, will quickly become a top 5 winger. As long as he can avoid too many hamstring injuries. Heโs very good under the high kicks & is very fast . As fast as anyone in the game .
Penrith requires at least one other good centre. Especially without Naden. Wingers? Not so much. Theyโll have two of the best around!
nofoaluma up IMO. Even taking my bias up, I’d say above To’o and Mansour
I wouldnโt. Still think Toโo is just as good as Nofoaluma. Staines could be better than him & is already faster.
I just support the Panthers position to keep Staines. If they had to let Mansour go, the Tigers are welcome to buy him.
eh idk IMO Nofoaluma the most underrated winger in the NRL. He doesnt only bring tries, he makes so many metres and takes so many runs when we need him. Sure not the fastest, but I wouldnt say hes slow. He makes up for it with his footwork and strength. Idk I think its disrespectful to put him below To’o and Mansour because hes been so good for so long
eh idk IMO Nofoaluma the most underrated winger in the NRL. He doesnt only bring tries, he makes so many metres and takes so many runs when we need him. Sure not the fastest, but I wouldnt say hes slow. He makes up for it with his footwork and strength. Idk I think its disrespectful to put him below To’o and Mansour because hes been so good for so long
eh idk IMO Nofoaluma the most underrated winger in the NRL. He doesnt only bring tries, he makes so many metres and takes so many runs when we need him. Sure not the fastest, but I wouldnt say hes slow. He makes up for it with his footwork and strength. Idk I think its disrespectful to put him below To’o and Mansour because hes been so good for so long
I like wingers who save tries and also stiff them out. Best by a long way is Brett Morris.
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I didnโt make any comment on the position the story writer had Nofoaluma in , for the top ten.
If youโre going to go by metres made though. Old Mansour had him & Toโo covered last season. Still, thereโs more of a future in keeping Toโo & Staines at Penrith. Than keeping Mansour.
Got to say, that if Toโo or Staines were for sale. Westโs would be first in line to try & buy them. Just as they are for just about any Penrith graded players or juniors.
Out-of-puff…
Morris may have done well , for your premiership buying club. Still, heโs not got long to go. Heโs old too!
Not my premiership buying club…
Old and nearly done he may be, still the pick of that bunch. Experience plays it’s part. I like the look of Staines and also Ramsay but a very long way to go to be in Morris’ league as a winger.
If the Roosters had better prospects. For them that would mean buying younger players from elsewhere. Then theyโd get rid of the brothers as well. In fact, any club would.
Played well . Still, got away with one year of not many injuries. Which also come with age. How many injuries next season? Both have had plenty before.