If I was younger, fitter and better at football, I'd absolutely want to be a lock forward.
They work hard, they get busted up, and they ball play. It's the ultimate position, if you ask me.
We are blessed in 2024 by a list of elite lock forwards. It was tough to condense this into just ten and from there it was incredibly difficult to rank them.
If you're looking for Max Plath, check again in a few days' time. His being able to cover hooker ultimately cost him a spot here (more later).
Again, this list is based purely on 2024 efforts. Thus Big Tino won't feature, despite being an obvious top ten lock (when selected there) in the game.
Below are the top 10 locks from the 2024 season:
3. Reuben Cotter
The Cowboys lock has been brilliant for the past two and a bit seasons but became an absolute monster in 2024.
His 23 games saw him cross for four tries, break 42 tackles, produce 10 offloads, run for 99 metres per game and tackle at over 94%.
His efforts for club, state and country cannot be understated. He almost turned the Final against the Sharks in the Cowboys favour on his own back.
The 25-year-old is set to be a rep player for many years to come. Cowboys fans were stoked to hear him extend his contract to the end of 2028.
