I'd argue that the role of the winger has never been more important.
Fall from "catch and fall" merchants, wingers now play massive roles in not only scoring freakish tries, but helping out forwards by making mass metres.
Players such as Brian To'o have become extra forwards, routinely running for 150 metres, allowing their big men to use energy elsewhere.
Today we are looking at the top ten wing performers from 2024.
Just to clarify, this isn't a list of best wingers; it's the best performers in 2024.
Players who played across multiple positions will be considered as long as they played more wing than other spots.
With that said, below are the top ten wingers from 2024:
Honourable Mentions: Sunia Turuva and Sione Katoa
1. Brian To'o
Another season, another Brian To'o masterclass. He is the ultimate modern-day winger and has overseen a change in the position.
His 24 games may have 'only' seen him cross for 14 tries but 196 run metres per game, 20 linebreaks and 154 tackle breaks are all massive stats.
To'o means so much to this Panthers outfit. His forwards work hard, but they're allowed to rest and trackback, knowing To'o will get them on the front foot early in sets.
There is a reason Penrith shot down a supposed request by To'o to shift to the Tigers. There simply isn't anyone else like him in the game.
