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.
5. Corey Oates
If there was a "comeback of the year" award going in 2022 then Corey Oates would be awarded such that honour.
Oates was an absolute monster in 2022. In 22 games he scored 20 tries, broke 79 tackles, made 18 line breaks and ran for 169 metres per game.
The Broncos flyer's form was so good that he was called up to the Origin decider where he more than played his part.
There were very real calls for Oates to be called up to the World Cup squad. He would have deserved it.
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.