LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The role of the five-eighth is fun!
They play a hybrid attacking game that combines elements of a fullback and a halfback, along with the movement of a centre and often the defensive responsibilities of a second-rower.
In 2025, we witnessed some remarkable performances in the number six position. Today, we aim to rank those efforts.
This position proved to be the most challenging to assess. Fletcher Sharpe was performing well until he sustained an injury. Huge Savala faced multiple drops from the team. Luke Brooks experienced both impressive highs and frustrating lows throughout the season.
It's important to note that this list ranks only the top ten performers for 2025, not the overall best five-eighths.
With that said, below are the top 10 five-eighths for the 2025 season: