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

6. Joseph Manu

Manu signed off of his rugby league career (for now) with a more than solid season.

Probably not the most destructive season you've seen from Manu, but that is more of a testament to what he has produced in previous years.

His 23 appearances netted ten tries, nine assists, ten line-breaks, 104 tackle breaks and 126 run metres per game.

As a league fan, I am so sad to lose this guy to that other code.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 25: Latrell Mitchell of the Rabbitohs and Joseph Manu of the Roosters shakes hand after the round three NRL match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Sydney Roosters at Accor Stadium, on March 25, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)