Every NRL side needs superstars. Players who routinely take the game by the scruff of the neck and guide their side home.

We're inundated with reports and social media posts about how good the likes of Nathan Cleary, James Tedesco and Harry Grant are.

Almost as important though are those players who do their job week-in and week-out, whether or not they attract the plaudits said job deserves.

Today is a chance to celebrate those players. The players, I believe to be, underrated by the majority of fans.

Let us know below who you believe is the most underrated player in your side:

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Brisbane Broncos

Corey Oates
Did you know that Corey Oates scored 20 tries in 2022? That magnificent achievement largely went under the radar in Brisbane due to the performances of the Broncos' other winger.

Selwyn Cobbo dominated the headlines but Oates had a wonderful 2022 and almost dragged the Broncos to the Finals even though many of his teammates had seemingly checked out.

NRL Rd 9 - Broncos v Bulldogs
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 11: Corey Oates of the Broncos celebrates his team's victory during the round nine NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Canterbury Bulldogs at Suncorp Stadium on July 11, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

I had to look up whether Oates played Origin this season. He did - Game Three - and he was incredible.

Adding to his 20 tries this year, Oates also broke 79 tackles, made 18 line-breaks, and ran for 169 metres per game. Not bad for a player who is forgotten far more than he should be.

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