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.
6. Murray Taulagi
Murray Taulagi graduated from being a handy first grader in 2021 into a superstar winger who played for the Maroons and will play in the World Cup for the Kangaroos.
In addition to his Origin debut he made 25 appearances for the Cowboys, scoring 17 tries, setting up five, making 20 line breaks, breaking 76 tackles and running for 140 metres per game.
Taulagi's season was so good that a three game without a try seemed like a massive drought. He broke it and scored in all six remaining games.
It's hard to believe that Tualagi is still only 23 year's of age. His size and abilities are years beyond his inexperience. What a season!
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.