There is no more important position in rugby league than the halfback.
The difference between an average, or even good halfback and an elite halfback but create a massive gap between sides.
This is going to be a difficult list to compile due to a number of top tier halfbacks having suffered long term injuries in 2024.
Please remember that this list is based purely on 2024 performances.
Below are the top ten halfbacks from 2024:
Honourable Mentions: Shaun Johnson, Jamal Fogarty
5. Ben Hunt
Ben Hunt was, again, in almost everything good that happened for the Dragons in 2024.
Ignore what parts of the Red V fanbase tell you, Hunt carried his team this season and almost saw them to an unlikely Finals finish.
His 22 appearances saw him cross for four tries, lay on a lazy 30 try assists, provide 17 line-breaks, force 14 dropouts and kick for just shy of 500 metres per game.
I agree that it is time for Hunt to move on but I am fearful of what the Dragons produce in 2025 without him.
