Top 10 Centres in the NRL

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Michael Ehmer

One of the most competitive positions in the entire NRL is centre where speed, skill, strength and defence are all necessary to succeed.

These are 10 players that have excelled in the centres.

Jarrod Croker

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 19: Jarrod Croker of the Raiders makes a line rbeak during the round three NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the Wests Tigers at GIO Stadium on March 19, 2017 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

The Raiders captain, Jarrod Croker, has shown he is a reliable hardworking player, despite being smaller than many of his rivals. Croker has an ability to find the line, possesses great speed and is a determined leader that the Raiders rely on.

Josh Dugan

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 09: Josh Dugan of the Sharks scores a try during the round one NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Cronulla Sharks at 1300SMILES Stadium on March 9, 2018 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

While discussion about whether Josh Dugan’s best position is centre or fullback will not stop anytime soon, the Sharks 2018 recruit has shown he is very capable in both positions. Dugan is strong both with and without the ball and while he’s not the most natural centre, he has shown he’s capable of representing Australia and New South Wales in the role.

Curtis Scott

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Cameron Smith of the Storm and Curtis Scott of the Storm celebrate after winning the 2017 NRL Grand Final match between the Melbourne Storm and the North Queensland Cowboys at ANZ Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

At just 20 years of age, Curtis Scott is already impressing NRL fans with his ability. While he will continue to improve, Scott looks to be the complete package as a centre, slotting right into one of the most professional teams in the NRL with ease.

Michael Jennings

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17: Michael Jennings of the Eels runs the ball during the round three NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Parramatta Eels at Cbus Super Stadium on March 17, 2017 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

A former Australian and New South Wales representative, Michael Jennings is still an excellent player. Jennings boasts incredible speed and has over a decade of experience in the game, making him an incredible threat.

Euan Aitken

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 06: Euan Aitken of the Dragons dives to score a try during the round five NRL match between the St George Illawarra Dragons and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at UOW Jubilee Oval on April 6, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Another young centre that has impressed NRL viewers is the Dragon’s Euan Aitken. Aitken’s strength and attacking ability have helped the Dragons become one of the best-attacking outfits in 2018 and there are plenty suggesting he should represent the Blues this year.

Peta Hiku

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 17: Peta Hiku of the Warriors takes a break during the warm up ahead of the round two NRL match between the New Zealand Warriors and the Gold Coast Titans at Mt Smart Stadium on March 17, 2018 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Peta Hiku has arguably reached career-best form since joining the Warriors for the 2018 season. Hiku is a well-rounded player, boasting plenty of speed and strength, but his ball-playing and offloading ability have allowed him to reach a new level this season.

Greg Inglis

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 12: Greg Inglis laughs during a South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL training session at Redfern Oval on February 12, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

One of the greatest centres in the history of the NRL, Greg Inglis is still a great player despite being past his best. Inglis has shown he is one of the strongest players in the game and he still boasts speed as well as a try-scoring ability.

Latrell Mitchell

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Latrell Mitchell of the Roosters scores a try during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Sydney Roosters and the North Queensland Cowboys at Allianz Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

One of the best-attacking centres in the NRL, Latrell Mitchell has been one of the best players for the Roosters this season. Mitchell is scoring for fun at the moment and as his defence improves he is rapidly becoming one of the best centres in the game.

James Roberts

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: James Roberts of the Broncos breaks away from the defence during the round 20 NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Canterbury Bulldogs at Suncorp Stadium on July 20, 2017 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Despite a troubled start to his NRL career James Roberts has become one of the biggest attacking threats in the NRL since joining the Broncos. Roberts is one of the fastest players in rugby league and is an incredible try-scorer that will continue to improve.

Will Chambers

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 10: Will Chambers of the Storm gestures to a team mate during the round one NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Melbourne Storm at Perth Stadium on March 10, 2018 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images)

Since his return to the NRL in 2012 Will Chambers has quickly become one of the best centres in the competition, with an incredibly strong all-around game. His exceptional defence is matched by his strong attacking ability that has made him one of the first players selected in both the Australian and Queensland teams.

Published by

Michael Ehmer

7 years ago