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

7. Kayal Iro

The Sharks rookie was unleashed in 2024 and completely sured up the competition's most hit or miss left edge.

Defensively he was a monster, completing 88.5% of his tackles. To compare, Stephen Crichton was under 84, while the other Dally M centre, Herbie Farnworth, was at 89.ย Elite company.

Attacking wise Iro, in 23 games, crossed for six tries, had ten assists, 10 line-breaks, 102 tackle breaks and 161 run metres per game.

Iro's inclusion improved the Sharks on both sides of the ball. You can't ask much more from a rookie.

NRL Rd 4 - Sharks v Raiders
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 31: Kayal Iro of the Sharks celebrates scoring a try during the round four NRL match between Cronulla Sharks and Canberra Raiders at PointsBet Stadium, on March 31, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)