With the off-season comes the usual troupes.
Talk of expansion, the divisions talk, player movements and of course post-season rankings.
Today we're here to focus on the rankings. More specifically, the NRL fullbacks rankings from 2023.
Please keep in mind that these rankings are based only on 2023. Both NRL and Origin performances will be taken into account. Not specifically who is the best fullback outright.
Before we start, I'm going to take a moment to answer some of the usual questions to appear in the comments to any sort of rankings.
Do I even watch football? Yes, every game.
Are my eyes painted on? No. That would be funny though.
Who am I? Just a fan.
With that said, below are the top 10 NRL fullbacks based purely and totally on 2023:
8. Nick Meaney
Simply put, Nick Meaney was magnificent in the fullback role this season for the Melbourne Storm.
He won't get the plaudits of the bigger name fullbacks but he instrumental in helping the Storm to yet another top four finish.
He played every one of his 25 games at fullback, crossing for 10 tries, landing 91 goals, making nine line-breaks, breaking 91 tackles, laying on 11 try assists and running for 147 metres per game.
The Storm couldn't have asked for more from their custodian. His talents were the only thing that eased the pain of missing Ryan Papenhuyzen for almost the entire season.
