Wingers have never been more important to team success than they currently are. They seem to get better and better every season.
Some of the tries we've seen over the past few seasons have to be seen to be believed. The metres made by these "smaller" players is so crucial in the modern game.
2022 saw a plethora of massive performances from a host of wingers. Whether that be tries, try saving tackles, highlight reel leaps or getting sets off to a solid start, the modern-day winger is a different animal.
Below are the ten best wingers from 2022.
As with our earlier fullbacks list, this is based purely on 2022 and isn't necessarily a list of the best wingers overall.
To qualify for this list the player must have played more games in the wing spot than at any other position.
9. Selwyn Cobbo
We'd all heard the talk of young Cobbo's talents. In 2022 we were witness to said talents, and then some.
His 18 games provided a return of 15 tries, 17 line breaks, 98 tackle breaks and 131 run metres per game.
Despite only being 20 years of age, Cobbo put himself in contention for the Kangaroos on the back of a monster season for the Broncos and a brilliant Origin series.
Cobbo is destined for a move into fullback but unlike other players in similar circumstances he accepted it, learned his craft and became a star, destined for superstardom.
I see what you mean. I thought JAC at 10 must be questionable, but it’s hard to see who he could replace, higher in the list.
You know the current crop of wingers are good when Mika Sivo can’t crack the top ten.