In both attack and defence, the centre position is one of the most crucial positions in the NRL.
Centres lead the edge defence, deciding to charge out of the line or slide, and are often the last hands to touch the ball before a try.
It might come as a surprise then, that some of the best centres in the game are 22 and younger. Some names in this list have won grand finals or played for their country, with more additions to their resume coming soon.
Others have shocked the world with how quickly they have not only held their own but dominated their opposition.
Here are the five best centres in the NRL aged 22 or younger.
3. Zac Lomax - 22
Possibly the most talented of the bunch, Zac Lomax can make some freakish plays. Whether it's field goals, flick passes, scoring tries or kicking goals, Lomax can do it all.
With 17 tackle breaks in only seven games this season, Lomax can be unstoppable with the ball in his hands, whether he's using his footwork or raw strength.
Lacking consistency at times, which as a 22-year-old is unsurprising, Lomax could be one of the best players in the competition, ignoring position, in a few years.
