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
3. Sam Walker
Despite this being his fourth season at the NRL level, Roosters halfback Sam Walker truly came of age in 2024.
Walker is the textbook example of copping his lumps and using it to improve. Him being dropped to the NSW Cup last year could have ruined him but instead looks to have been his making.
21 games this season saw him produce seven tries, 21 try assists, 16 line-break assists, 10 forced dropouts and saw him land 88 goals.
Walker played a huge part in the Roosters scoring points for fun. Hopefully he is back up and running very soon following an ACL injury.
