Over the next fortnight, Zero Tackle will unveil the next crop of young players coming through the ranks who have yet to play NRL first-grade.
Every NRL star was once just a name on a team sheet, a promising kid waiting for the right moment to shine.
As players age and legends retire, the next generation of the competition's future superstars are slowly making a name for themselves in the lower grades.
In the past 18 months, Blaize Talagi, Lachlan Galvin and Isaiah Iongi are just three players who have earned their debuts and taken the rugby league world by storm...so who's next?
After hours of watching matches from the Harold Matthews Cup to the Mal Meninga Cup to the NSW Cup and QLD Cup competitions, Zero Tackle has compiled a list of the 'Top 100 Young Players Yet to Play in the NRL'.
This list will be updated every three months - four times a year - as players continue to progress through the ranks and make their NRL debuts while others continue to impress at their respective clubs and for their schools.
While some players are more known to fans than others, the list includes quotes from several individuals and players associated with rugby league, as well as which former or current player is the individual's best comparison.
RANKINGS LIST
2. Heamasi Makasini (Wests Tigers)
Excelling in both rugby league and rugby union, Heamasi Makasini was heavily involved in Rugby Australia's future plans but decided to remain in the 13-man code with the Tigers after catching the interest of several rivals.
A member of the Tigers pathways since the age of 14, Makasini is devastating with the ball in his hands and in 1-on-1 situations with his physical presence, speed and footwork.
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"He's got raw talent when it comes to attack. In defence, it's a whole different level in the NRL...but he's a good kid and he's always willing to learn," Makasini's teammate Starford To'a told Zero Tackle.
Wests Tigers' co-captain Apisai Koroisau added, "He's 6'4', a huge body and just an incredible athlete."
Age: 17
Team:Â Wests Tigers
Position:Â Centre
Contract Status: 2027
COMPARISON: Greg Inglis
