FROM 30 TO 21
30: George Lawler: A versatile and athletic forward who can operate in numerous positions, Lawler proved a key figure in Hull KR’S resurgence.
The 26-year-old’s tenacious, assiduous displays in the pack earned him admiring glances from throughout Super League.
29: David Fifita: Trinity hardman Fifita continued to punch his weight in the pack. The prop not only made more tackle busts - 100 - than any other player, he also topped the number of offloads with 47.
28: Mike Cooper: Cut the no-nonsense Warrington-born forward open and you will find he bleeds primrose and blue. Cooper, 33, continues to prove an outstanding servant, making 17 Super League appearances.
27; Luke Yates: Emerged with his reputation enhanced at the Giants. The Aussie back-rower made 18 appearances and was rewarded with a deal that will see him stay until the end of 2024.
He made 737 tackles - the fourth highest in Super League.
26: Chris Satae: The prop was FC’S best player and bullied defensive lines with his awesome physical prowess.
Satae claimed the club’s Player of the Year, Supporters’ Player of the Year and the Players’ Player of the Year awards. The 28-year-old scored four tries and earned a new two-year deal at the club.
25: Sione Mata’utia: The backrower is only 25 but has a wealth of experience after becoming Australia’s youngest-ever Test player in 2014. Made a big impression and will be even better next year.
24; Ken Sio: The Salford winger scored 19 tries and came from nowhere to be crowned the competition’s top tryscorer. The 30-year-old ranked third in Super League for metres.
23: Brad Dwyer: The hooker played every game for the Rhinos.
He scored 10 tries and laid on six more but was equally as impressive without the ball, ranking 12th for tackles.
22: Mark Percival: Injury issues continued at the start of this year, but once the 27-year-old got a run in the side his form improved and by the end, was close to his very best. With eight tries, a Challenge Cup medal and a Grand Final ring he remains one of the competition’s best centres.
21: Jake Mamo: The best year of his career for the Australian saw him make the centre spot his own at Wolves, scoring 16 tries in 19 games.
One of the best returns for metres made per carry, 75 tackle busts and 2700m made.