It is very, very difficult to win a competition without a truly elite five-eighth. We certainly saw the cream rise to the top comes the finals.

That seems like an obvious statement, but getting the spine right in modern Rugby League is paramount.

In 2022, we saw a series of world-class five-eight performances. While I believe there is a clear number one in the position, grading the next nine was very, very difficult.

Here are the Top ten five-eighths from 2022. Again, this doesn't necessarily mean they are the best in the position, with performances in 2022 the only factor.

For a player to qualify, he must have played more games in the six than in any other position this season.

2. Dylan Brown

I'm putting this on record right now. Dylan Brown's improvement in performance from 2021 to 2022 is the reason they made the Grand Final this year.

In any other year the Eels number six would be the number one here on this list.

11 tries, 17 try assists, 16 line break assists, 11 forced drop outs, 125 metres run per game and 65 metres kicking per game prove his worth to his side. He also tackled at 93%.

Brown often played second fiddle to Moses in 2021. I'd say he was the standout halves partner for Parramatta in 2022. What a season!