2025 blessed rugby league fans in a big way.
We had an all time Grand Final, an Origin decider, plenty of feel-good stories, and some absolutely magnificent seasons from centres.
I have to admit, I have a soft spot for centres. They don't always obtain the attention of the fullbacks and wingers but I'd argue a good centre is key in modern rugby league.
They do a mountain of hard work on both sides of the ball, which doesn't always translate to highlights.
So here, today, we are going to highlight ten such centres that deserve recognition for monster seasons. Plus an honourable mention who just missed out.
Below are the top ten centres from the 2025 season:
Honourable Mention: Phillip Sami
3. Gehamat Shibasaki
If you had suggested, this time last year, that Gehamat Shibasaki would even be on this list, my eyebrows would have risen clear off my head.
The story is now famous. Shibasaki started the season on a train and trial deal and now has a Premiership, an Origin series win and an Ashes Test series win.
Make no mistake, this is not a feel-good story. This is a story of a centre who played out of his skin and earned rep jerseys and an NRL title.
His 25 appearances for Brisbane netted 18 tries, 24 line-breaks, 113 tackle breaks, six try assists, 115 run metres per game and over 85% of tackles made.
He was massive on Origin debut, in the decider no less. His performances in the Ashes, opposite Herbie Farnworth, have just further cemented his status as an elite centre in 2025.
