Uncovering the Top Metre Makers in Super League 2024
The role of wingers in rugby league has evolved significantly over the years. While try-scoring prowess remains crucial, these modern-day athletes are now just as valued for their work in the backfield. Love Rugby League delves into the top 10 metre makers in Super League so far this season, providing an insightful look into the game’s top performers.
Interestingly, nine of the top 10 spots are occupied by backs – including one fullback, four centres and four wingers. The lone exception is a standout prop. As the season progresses, Love Rugby League will continue to provide regular stats-driven analyses to give readers a deeper understanding of the game and its premier talents.
Leading the pack is Warrington’s Matt Dufty, who has amassed an impressive 1,231 metres at a rate of 175 per match. The dynamic fullback has also found the try line seven times and laid on seven assists, showcasing his all-round attacking prowess.
Close behind Dufty are Leeds winger Ash Handley (1,193 metres) and Huddersfield’s Esan Marsters (1,099 metres), both of whom have been instrumental in their sides’ early-season success. Veteran Hull KR winger Ryan Hall (1,037 metres) and Salford’s Nene Macdonald (962 metres) round out the top five.
“The list is peppered with international talent, including Samoa’s Tim Lafai (Salford), Papua New Guinea’s Nene Macdonald and the Cook Islands’ Esan Marsters. Even the top-performing prop, Warrington’s Paul Vaughan, boasts Australia and Italy credentials.”
As the Super League season progresses, these metre-making maestros will undoubtedly continue to light up the competition. Love Rugby League will keep a close eye on the standings, updating readers on the ever-evolving top 10 throughout the 2024 campaign.
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