Who’s the best fullback in the NRL right now?

In this special ranking edition of Ahead of the Game, Ryan and Jez take on the challenge of ranking all 17 starting fullbacks across the NRL in 2025. From Ryan Papenhuyzen’s complete game, to Kalyn Ponga’s decline, to Latrell Mitchell’s evolution into a creator, it’s a fiery and fun debate packed with stats, hot takes, and footy love.

00:00 – Intro: Ranking All 17 NRL Fullbacks 01:24 – Criteria Explained (Only One Per Team) 02:08 – Why Papenhuyzen Tops the List 03:29 – Drinkwater vs Dylan Edwards Debate 06:27 – Has Kalyn Ponga Slipped Too Far? 09:03 – Latrell’s Evolution as a Creator 11:15 – The Big Gap Between Top 7 and the Rest 12:51 – Reece Walsh: Brilliant, But Inconsistent 14:01 – Gutho’s Energy & Underrated Leadership 15:26 – CNK’s Try-Assist Impact & What Could Have Been 17:24 – Injuries and Missed Potential – Turbo & More 18:10 – Bottom Tier Rankings (12–17) 20:01 – Fletcher Sharpe vs Ponga – Big Call? Get the full top 17, have your say, and check out game previews and predictions at bets.com.au.
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