Every single year the role of the NRL fullback grows to be more important.
I'd argue that the biggest star in the game right now is a fullback, while three of the past five Dally M medals have been won by fullbacks. The other two were halves who started their career in the fullback role.
In 2025 we were blessed with all time brilliant fullback play.
When you see the names who don't make this list, you'll really appreciate the quality across the competition in the custodial role.
Please note that this is not just a list of the top ten fullbacks in the game. This is purely based on 2025 performance only.
Here are the Top 10 fullbacks from the 2025 season.
9. AJ Brimson
The Titans fullback is the most underrated number one in the competition. Without him, the Titans finish last. I have no doubt in the world.
Across his 23 appearances, 13 came at fullback. It's clear that, despite his brilliant utility value, he's the Titans best number one. It's his best position.
12 tries, 13 try assists, 13 line-breaks and 142 run metres per hame are skewed by his having played five-eighth and at centre but his best games were at the back.
Brimson was a rare standout this year for the Titans and will be a huge part of the Josh Hannay era moving forward. It should be in his preferred number one spot.
