The modern-day winger can win matches on his own with the ability to score amazing tries with spectacular one-handed dives that were unheard of in days gone by.
On top of their freakish feats in attacking territory, the position has also seen many wingers turn into extra forwards, providing huge metres out of trouble.
Melbourne have a dynamic pairing which has helped take them into back-to-back grand finals, while other top clubs have standouts on the flank.
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Who are the best of the current bunch? Here are my top 10.
1. Brian To’o (Panthers)
Deadly close to the tryline but his real strength is running his team out of trouble from their own red zone with his power and pace.
2. Mark Nawaqanitawase (Roosters)
What a pity we are losing their freakish finisher to rugby union in 2027. Has an amazing bag of tricks to bamboozle his opposite numbers.
3. Josh Addo-Carr (Eels)
Now he’s trimmed down and regained his speed, back in the elite class. Possibly the quickest of the bunch and also surprisingly strong.
4. Xavier Coates (Storm)
Has it all – speed, athleticism and a great work ethic. The most dangerous winger in the game chasing high attacking kicks.
5. Daniel Tupou (Roosters)
Few wingers have managed to maintain such a standard of excellence for so long – and shows no sign of stopping. A try machine.
6. Jamayne Isaako (Dolphins)
Resurrected his career over the past couple of seasons at the Dolphins and also one of the best goalkickers in the comp.
7. Jacob Kiraz (Bulldogs)
Possibly the most underrated of the lot – deadly near the try line and also capable of playing fullback and centre. If NSW picked their team on form, he’d be in.
8. Ronaldo Mulitalo (Sharks)
A proven try scorer but also a serial pest who loves to niggle his opposite number and often puts them off their game as a result.
9. Jason Saab (Sea Eagles)
His height and long stride make this Manly flyer a handful but has a reputation of being a flat track bully – starring against poor opposition and struggling against top teams.
10. Will Warbrick (Storm)
Looks an angry man on the field and his physical presence and take-no-prisoners style make him a dangerous man in both attack and defence.
