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:

5. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

CNK entered the season with question marks over his role at the Warriors only to end the season as one of the top five fullbacks from 2023.

He was absolutely magnificent in every aspect and played a huge part in the Warriors unlikely yet magnificent rise.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 26: Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad of the Warriors during the round four NRL match between New Zealand Warriors and Canterbury Bulldogs at Mt Smart Stadium on March 26, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

He ran out 23 times in 2023, four games of which were ended early, and recorded 188 run metres per game while crossing for seven tries and assisting eight. He may have gone over 200 run metres per game if not for the early exits.

Nicoll-Klokstad's performances this season were at such a level that the returning Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will do so via the centres in '24.