LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
I know I say this about every position, but the lock forward role may be my favourite in rugby league.
Lock forwards are tasked with the defensive responsibilities of a front-rower while often playing longer minutes.
The instructions for the 13s are simple: Make your 40 tackles a game, oh and we need some try assists too. Easy, right?
Honestly, ranking this position proved to be quite challenging.
There were several standout performances that were difficult to differentiate, and finding the last two positions was somewhat tedious.
As always, the list below is based solely on performances from the 2025 season and doesn't represent an overall ranking of the top ten locks in the game.
Below are the top ten locks from the 2025 season: