News reports and social media feeds are dominated by the superstars of our game. The Cam Smiths, the Johnathan Thurstons and the Billy Slaters rightfully find their name in lights on the back of match-winning efforts.
For every superstar though, there are a group of players who lay the foundation and for whatever reason often come across as underappreciated. Certainly underrated.
Below are 10 such names. Players who always turn up, play well, but don't hog the headlines. They are all current-day players who have been underrated over the past three-or-so seasons.
Michael Gordon
No player has gone under the radar in recent times quite like Michael Gordon. He was the Sharks best in two of his three years at the club. He was arguably the Eels best last season and was brilliant for the Roosters.
In 225 NRL games, he has always done himself proud across his four clubs. It's almost criminal that he has just the one rep jersey to his name. Gordon's pick up by the Titans has escaped attention, but his presence will lift those around him on the holiday strip.
If not for injury he would be approaching 300 games and could really have a stack of NSW jerseys.
