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
2. Daly Cherry-Evans
In earlier positional lists, I referenced players finding the fountain of youth. I'm convinced it's in DCE's postcode.
Despite turning 35 year's of age in the pre-season, Cherry-Evans produced a season that saw Manly win a Finals game, and DCE himself almost snag a Dally M.
In 2024 DCE ran out 24 times for eight tries, 17 try assists, 19 line-break assists, 21 forced drop outs, 410 kick metres per game, 76 run metres per game and a tackle efficiency of almost 90%.
Throw in an entire Origin series and this is someone who shows no signs of slowing down any time soon.
