Much like the wing position, I'd argue that the role of the centre has never been more important.
The complete, modern day NRL centres are running machines, aggressive in defence, fleet of foot and able to put a winger over the try line in seemingly untouchable circumstances.
We are blessed to be enjoying one of the greatest centre crops of all time. Some of the names who missed the cut on this list can consider themselves very unlucky.
With that said, below are the Top 10 centres from 2024.
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Again, this is not a list of the top ten centres but is based purely on efforts in 2024.
Honourable Mentions: Jake Averillo and Paul Alamoti
8. Bradman Best
Truthfully, if Best plays a further five or six games this season, he will more than likely land much higher.
Still, in his 17 games this year, Best was, as the kids say, a "beast!"
Seven tries, six assists, 10 line-breaks, 49 tackle breaks and 163 run metres all present a good case but he literally won games for his club this year.
Best has two Origin performances and would have scored near perfect 10s on the old Rugby League magazine ratings.
