NRL second rowers don't receive anywhere near the accolades they deserve.
Their role dictates they're not going to record the massive run metres of their middle forward counterparts.
They don't have the line-breaks of the centres, or the attacking stats of the halves they spend their time protecting.
We are here today to celebrate and rank the best in the second row position.
The class on show across the competition really is emphasised by the names who do not make this list.
Sharks and international second rower Briton Nikora wasn't even shortlisted. Injury robbed us of a Haumole Olakau'atu entry.
As per the other lists, this is based purely on 2025 performance. It isn't just a blanket best second rower in the competition list.
With that said, below are the top ten second rowers from the 2025 season:
Honourable Mentions: Zac Hosking & Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
9. Leka Halasima
The sentimental favourite to win Dally M Rookie of the Year honours, wrecking ball Leka Halasima had an all time debut season in 2025.
His Golden Point winning try against Newcastle will be replayed on highlights packages for his entire career. It's a play a rookie just shouldn't be able to be making.
His 25 appearances saw a return of a ridiculous 13 tries, seven line-breaks, 87 run metres per game and a tackle percentage of almost 94%.
Halasima started most games but shifted to the bench, and even centre, showing his versality. He'll be the first second-rower picked for many years to come.
I would have had Preston at #2, but that’s just a quibble.
Otherwise, no disagreements with the guys or their relative standings.