The below list takes into account only players who are regular hookers, or players who's best position is wearing the number nine. Cameron Smith is not considered as he is currently unsigned.
Top TEN best fullbacks in the NRL
Top TEN best wingers in the NRL
Top TEN best centres in the NRL
Top TEN best five-eighths in the NRL
Top TEN best second-rowers in the NRL
5. Brandon Smith
Kind of ignoring my own rules here given that Smith was named at prop almost as often as at hooker in 2020, but any number nine list sans Smith shouldn't be taken seriously.
Smith became a cult hero across 2020, starring in literally every position he was asked to play. Whether that be in the nine, from the bench, or at starting prop (yes, that's not a typo) he was 8/10, at worst, every game.
Smith has a big career decision coming up given that he'd walk into more than half of the sides across the NRL at nine. The only issue right now is the youngster standing in front of him. Smith, if he stays at the Storm, will remain a star. If he moves to the Titans at nine full time, there's literally no limit on his potential.
Hey Dan…
Korisau. Did you mean speedy number 9, not number 7? Also Rarified company , not Verified?
Cam McInnes makes the NSW side as reserve to Cook and kept Reece Robson in reserve grade and he misses the top 10? Your eyes mustn’t work!
Yeah theres no way in the world you can pick Reece Robson on suspicion. Sorry thats ridiculous. McInnes is very good. Robson is not even in his orbit right now.