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:
7. Clint Gutherson
Clint Gutherson is the most underrated fullback in the competition. I feel as though I am doing the King dirty by placing him seventh here.
His 23 appearances in 2023 produced 19 tries, 14 try assists, 15 line breaks and overy 160 metres run per game.
I wish they kept stats for "try saving tackles" as I believe Gutherson would lead the competition in this stat.
Gutherson was a rare shining light in an otherwise down season for the Eels. They should parade their captain round as he routinely set the standard.
