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 halfback 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 halfback 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 halfbacks based purely and totally on 2023:
8. Jackson Hastings
Jackson Hastings didn't run up the massive stat numbers of some others on here but he played his role at the Knights to absolute perfection.
Prior to a horror injury, Hastings ran out 22 times for four tries, seven try assists, seven line break assists, 10 forced drop outs, 293 kicking metres per game and tackled at just under 92%.
Hastings role is different to the likes of Hynes, DCE and co. Ponga is the main creative player while Hastings guides his side round and tackles his backside off.
He and Tyson Gable combined to form a no frills halves partnership. One that worked extremely well and one that lead to a Finals appearance. Great season.
