Who is the best player in the NRL?

Question

Is there a clear stand out, ie Judd in the AFL?

Answer 1

darren lockyer the captain of the brisbane broncos

Answer 2

Lockyer and Johns are the obvious choices, with Lockyer probably getting the edge thanks to him being relatively injury free in comparison to Johns' injury problems.

Johns' defence is probably a bit better than Lockyer, but Lockyer's skill and experience in a few positions even it out (Lockyer is considered the best in the game in both 5/8 and Fullback and could easily slip into halfback, while Johns has only played a little bit of Hooker on the rep stage, but is hardly considered a great No.9).

Johns is considered one of the games leading kickers, in both general play and for place kicks. Lockyer on the other hand is a reluctant (but very competant) place kicker and likes to share the in-play kicking between himself and others in the team. Still, I'd say it's Lockyer by a nose.

However, anyone outside of the halves is rarely, if ever, considered the best player in the game. But how can you argue between Johns or Lockyer vs. Webcke for example.

Answer 3

Darren Lockyer..Captain of the Brisbane Broncos AND Captain of Australia

Answer 4

at the moment D. Lockyer.  but i think u have to choose players in their positions. cause each player has their own roll to play. one player cant take on 13.

Answer 5

Andrew Johns is the best, still at age 32.

Lockyer has caught up late in the season, but on a week to week basis in the NRL Johns can still carry what everyone considers and 'average' team to top 4.

If it wasnt for injuries Johns could have had a few more premierships, been captain of Australia aswell.

But 2007 should be interesting to see whether he's still good enough, but atm I think Johns is STILL best.

Answer 6

Judd is a dud if you want to compare players in the NRL to his poor standards in the AFL then all the Storm players

Answer 7

No I honestly dont think there is really one that stands out from the rest as if I had to I would name a few.

Answer 8

There is a clear stand out in all league, AFL- Adam Goodes(might have lost the Grand Final but won the Bronlow), NRL - Cameron Smith(Minor Premiers & Australian Tri-Nations selection), Ben Tune (John Eales medal) need I say more.......... I don't think so...

Answer 9

Lockyer without doubt!