Latrell Mitchell has are available in sixth in Fox Sports activities Labs’ rating of each NRL membership’s beginning fullback after crunching the important thing numbers over the past three seasons.
Based mostly on their efficiency stats beginning at fullback over the previous three seasons Fox Sports activities stats have ranked this yr’s first alternative fullbacks.
The rank is predicated on combining a wide range of stats right into a single determine for every match over the previous three seasons after which rating every of these scores by place from greatest (100) to worst (0).
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Fox Sports activities Lab took the typical of these ranks for every participant – each over the previous three years and for final yr after which mixed these ranks collectively to account for continued efficiency stage and final yr’s type.
That is then adjusted primarily based on if gamers have performed fewer than a threshold quantity of video games.
Notably, Mitchell doesn’t run loads in comparison with another fullbacks, so his sport ranks could be very up and down.
His brilliance in assault retains him very excessive up the listing, however the guys forward of him produce related numbers of attempt involvements per match for instance – however will even run for considerably extra metres.
In the meantime, Tyrell Sloan, Lachlan Miller and Hayze Perham have all performed lower than 10 video games beginning at fullback, which impacts their rankings by comparability.
Learn on for each NRL beginning fullback ranked from 17 to 1.
17. HAYZE PERHAM – Bulldogs
Evaluation: The Bulldogs recruit has had a disrupted begin to his profession scoring 5 tries in simply 16 video games since his debut for the Warriors in 2019. In his second season at Parramatta in 2022, Perham scored 4 tries in six video games to go along with 4 linebreaks and 10 deal with busts. Perham remains to be solely 23 and the religion Cameron Ciraldo has positioned in him may very well be the making of the participant as he targets a full season on the again for the Canines in 2023.
16. HAMISO TABUAI-FIDOW – Dolphins
Evaluation: The Dolphins recruit was the Cowboys’ No.1 fullback choice firstly of 2022, earlier than an damage opened the door for Scott Drinkwater to usurp him and relegate him to the bench utility function. Tabuai-Fidow nonetheless performed 23 video games however had restricted minutes at fullback and completed with seven tries, one attempt help, 11 linebreaks and 55 deal with busts. The Hammer has been given first crack on the Dolphins’ No.1 jersey and may climb up the fullback ladder with a full season in his most popular place below Wayne Bennett.
15. TYRELL SLOAN — Dragons
Evaluation: The Dragons fullback burst onto the NRL scene with six tries in 5 video games in his rookie season in 2021, however struggled in his second marketing campaign as he discovered himself out and in of the aspect and taking part in on the wing. Sloan had only one attempt, two attempt assists, two linebreaks and 13 deal with busts in eight video games final season. A rocky Charity Defend efficiency reveals Sloan is struggling together with his timing and low on confidence, however he has all the guts and dedication to benefit from his expertise if he can get the backing from the group and his coach in 2023.
14. REECE WALSH – Broncos
Evaluation: The Broncos recruit was not as efficient in his second yr within the NRL for the Warriors in 2022, scoring two tries to go along with 13 attempt assists, eight linebreaks and 76 deal with busts. Nevertheless, Walsh remains to be simply 20 and has time on his aspect to ship on the promise that noticed him picked for the Maroons’ Origin aspect at simply 19. Sadly, an damage in pre-season has delayed his Broncos debut, but when Walsh stays match he can rocket up the leaderboard from the again of a strong Broncos group.
13. DAINE LAURIE – Tigers
Evaluation: The Tigers custodian debuted for the Panthers in 2020 and has scored 9 tries in 41 NRL video games in his profession thus far. Accidents affected his 2022 marketing campaign and he completed with two tries, eight attempt assists, seven linebreaks and 72 deal with busts. The proficient 23-year-old will get first crack on the Tigers’ No.1 jersey in 2023 after an low season choice battle with recruit Charlie Staines and in a contract yr can be decided to indicate what he’s made from for the brand new look group.
12. CHARNZE NICOLL-KLOKSTAD – Warriors
Evaluation: The Warriors recruit fell down the pecking order on the Raiders final season because of damage and type, however at his greatest he’s a confirmed match winner at fullback. Nicoll-Klokstad was large in Canberra’s run to the 2019 grand last and has scored 30 tries in 74 NRL video games and three tries in 10 Check matches. He had two tries, two attempt assists, a linebreak and 11 deal with busts in 11 video games final season, however the brand new Warriors fullback is ready for a giant bounce again season in 2023.
11. XAVIER SAVAGE – Raiders
Evaluation: The Raiders fullback scored seven tries in 19 video games final season in his first full yr in Canberra’s No.1 jersey. Savage additionally had eight attempt assists, six linebreaks and 39 deal with busts. An premature damage in pre-season has delayed his 2023 marketing campaign, however with one other yr below his belt the proficient younger gun can be trying to enhance once more on some promising indicators so early in his profession.
10. LACHLAN MILLER – Knights
Evaluation: The Knights recruit made a giant splash in his rookie season for the Sharks final yr scoring three tries in seven video games each at fullback and on the wing. He additionally had two attempt assists, six linebreaks and 53 deal with busts. Kalyn Ponga’s swap to five-eighth provides the late bloomer the prospect for a beginning function for a full NRL season, which provides Miller the prospect to indicate what he can do with a protracted run in his most popular place.
9. AJ BRIMSON – Titans
Evaluation: The Titans star has switched between the halves and his most popular fullback place in his profession, however is again within the No.1 jersey that earned him three Origin video games for the Maroons in 2020 and 2021. Brimson completed final season with 16 attempt assists, 9 tries, 11 linebreaks and 78 deal with busts and if he can get some luck on the damage entrance he’s in for a giant 2023.
8. WILLIAM KENNEDY – Sharks
Evaluation: The Sharks No.1 battled accidents at instances final yr, however nonetheless completed sixth in attempt assists (14) amongst fullbacks. Kennedy additionally had seven tries, six linebreaks and 33 deal with busts, whereas he scored 14 tries in 24 video games in a breakout season in 2021. With Lachlan Miller on the Knights and Kade Dykes out for the season, Kennedy can be in for an enormous yr to assist the Sharks enhance on their beautiful second place end in 2022.
7. SCOTT DRINKWATER – Cowboys
Evaluation: The Cowboys fullback was probably the most improved gamers within the NRL final season and a giant motive why the membership shocked the NRL to complete third. Drinkwater completed final season first in attempt assists (21) for fullbacks to go along with 12 linebreaks, 11 tries and 82 deal with busts. With one other full pre-season below his belt, Drinkwater can additional cement himself as one of many extra dependable fullbacks within the NRL this season.
6. LATRELL MITCHELL – Rabbitohs
Evaluation: At his greatest Latrell Mitchell is without doubt one of the greatest gamers within the sport, however given he performs fullback so otherwise to the fashionable archetype his operating stats have an effect on his place on the listing of the sport’s greatest fullbacks. Among the many prime six fullbacks Mitchell ranks final in runs per sport (9.4) and metres per sport (100) and is fifth in linebreaks (34). Given he’s extra of a facilitator in assault, Mitchell ranks first in linebreak assists (83) third in attempt assists (48), fourth in secondary attempt assists (7). He’s additionally second in factors (245). Mitchell has Dally M aspirations in 2023 and if he can keep damage free each he and the Bunnies can go a good distance in 2023.
5. CLINT GUTHERSON – Eels
Evaluation: The Eels skipper is the energiser bunny of the NRL taking part in probably the most video games of any fullback within the final three years (75), 10 greater than Tedesco in second place. Gutherson ranks first for possessions per sport (40.6), second for tries (38), second for linebreaks (45) and third for linebreak assists (66). He additionally ranks first for offloads (90), which reveals the a number of methods he impacts the sport for the Eels in assault. The Eels have misplaced a variety of expertise this season and can lean closely on their inspirational fullback as they purpose to go one higher in 2023 and break their premiership drought.
4. TOM TRBOJEVIC – Sea Eagles
Evaluation: Trbojevic has performed the fewest video games of the highest six fullbacks (32) within the final three seasons because of a horror run with accidents, however that hasn’t stopped his impression in the important thing stat areas. The 2021 Dally M winner has the third most tries (34), third most runs per sport (16.6), the fourth most linebreaks (39) and the fourth most linebreak assists (58) all whereas taking part in 15 video games lower than Papenhuyzen, who has the second fewest video games performed of the highest six fullbacks. Trbojevic’s stint in America has hopefully put an finish to his damage woes and he can be trying to get again to his Dally M medal profitable type.
3. RYAN PAPENHUYZEN – Storm
Evaluation: The Storm fullback has been within the wars of late, however at his greatest there are few higher attacking fullbacks within the sport. Papenhuyzen has probably the most tries (39), most factors (349), second most possessions per sport (35.4) and second most linebreaks (44). He additionally makes the fewest errors of the highest six fullbacks (42), which reveals his effectivity and a spotlight to element. Papenhuyzen gained’t be again till mid-season, but when he can get some luck with accidents he can return to his place as one of many sport’s greatest fullbacks within the again half of the yr.
2. DYLAN EDWARDS – Panthers
Evaluation: The reigning Clive Chruchill medal winner and two time premiership hero averages probably the most runs per sport (18.8) and most metres per sport (181) displaying he has edged forward of James Tedesco when it comes to his operating sport. Nevertheless, given the power of the Panthers’ playmakers he has the fewest attempt assists (27), linebreak assists (37) and linebreaks (22) of the highest six fullbacks. Nevertheless, Edwards can be trying to take his sport to even higher heights because the Panthers plot a outstanding three peat in 2023.
1. JAMES TEDESCO – Roosters
Evaluation: Arguably one of the best participant within the sport isn’t any shock as the sport’s greatest fullback when it comes to stats over the past three seasons. The Roosters skipper has probably the most attempt assists (59), the second most secondary attempt assists (20) and probably the most linebreaks (52). He additionally has the second most linebreak assists (77) and the second most metres per sport (178), which reveals simply what number of completely different features of the sport he dominates in assault. Now 30, Tedesco reveals no indicators of slowing down or relinquishing his place as the sport’s greatest No.1 any time quickly.
Initially printed as Latrell simply sixth in rating of all 17 NRL fullbacks
