WINGERS. They’re fast, strong and freakishly acrobatic.

They need to be good under the high ball, evasive and powerful to get their sides out of danger, and be able to finish off team plays.

Check out our positional power rankings for the NRL’s top 10 wingers.

TOP FIVE FULLBACKS IN THE NRL

Round 20

10. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

The Penrith winger featured in every game for the Panthers in 2016, scoring 12 tries. He averaged 125 metres and 13 runs per game, and notched up an impressive 71 tackle busts over the course of the season. The 21-year-old finally made his New Zealand debut this year, playing in two Tests.

9. Bevan French

We had to wait until round 12 for the 20-year-old to make his debut, but when he did, he lit up the field in a host of blistering displays. A product of Tingha, French went on to appear in 13 games, scoring a jaw-dropping 19 tries. He’s in line to play fullback at the Eels next year and with the extra room to move, he’ll no doubt cause rival sides plenty of headaches with his raw talent and speed.

Bevan French after scoring a try for the Eels. Source: Getty Images

8. David Nofoaluma

Nofoaluma had his best season to date and bagged a career-high tally of 14 tries — the equal-most at the Tigers alongside star fullback James Tedesco. Deceivingly strong close to the line, the Samoan international averaged 131 metres and 14.3 runs per game in 2016 and made 115 tackle busts — the fourth-most in the NRL.

7. Brett Morris

The experienced campaigner was limited to just 11 appearances in 2016 due to injury, but still bagged 10 tries. Strong, evasive and fast, Morris showed why he’s still one of the competition’s best wingers with just under four tackle busts per game. He’ll be looking to have a big season for the blue and whites in 2017.

Brett Morris smiles after scoring a try. Picture: Mark Evans Source: News Corp Australia

6. Corey Oates

The Brisbane winger had one of his best seasons to date with 18 tries — a career-best season tally. Standing at 192cm and weighing 106kg, Oates has made a name for himself with his strong carries and acrobatic finishes. He was rewarded for his good form with his first Queensland jumper this year and went on to appear in all three Origins.

Corey Oates scores a freakish try in the corner. Source: News Corp Australia

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5. Suliasi Vunivalu

It’s hard to believe Vunivalu was only given his first grade debut in round seven this year due to injuries hitting the Storm’s outside backs. The 20-year-old sure made the most of his opportunity, going on to notch up an incredible 22 tries to sit atop the NRL’s top tryscorers at the end of the regular season. The Fijian’s emergence will ease Storm fans’ pain after losing Marika Koroibete to rugby.

Suliasi Vunivalu scores a try. Source: Getty Images

4. Valentine Holmes

It was a standout season for the Cronulla youngster who crossed the white line 19 times over the course of the season, including a memorable quartet against Newcastle in round 10. Safe under the high ball as well as being a strong runner and great finisher, Holmes was rewarded with a Kangaroos debut this year and went on to feature in four Tests. If he shifts to fullback in 2017, there’s no doubt he will be even more dangerous.

3. Semi Radradra

The Parramatta cult hero had injury and off-field issues to deal with in 2016, but even still, managed to post some impressive figures including 12 tries, 21 linebreaks, 57 tackle busts and 31 offloads. A man who is hard to stop in full flight, Radradra churned out 150 metres and 13.7 runs per game. It doesn’t matter where Radradra pops up on the field, he still causes the opposition plenty of headaches, as was evident in the Eels’ round three game against Canterbury.

Semi Radradra of the Eels. Picture: Gregg Porteous Source: News Corp Australia

2. Jordan Rapana

The Canberra winger has had an incredible breakout year and finished second on the NRL’s tryscorer list at the end of the regular season with 20 meat pies. His combination with teammate Joseph Leilua was arguably the most lethal in the competition and he was rightfully rewarded with a spot in the New Zealand side for the Four Nations. This year he led the NRL in linebreaks (27) and tackle busts (140). He averaged 136 metres per game.

1. Josh Mansour

A flyer who’s come off a stellar season. The bearded winger scored 16 tries for the Panthers this year — a career best. A strong ball runner, Mansour’s averaged 172 metres and 16.4 runs per game, not to mention the 116 tackle busts and 25 linebreaks he made over the course of the season. He was rewarded with his first NSW Origin jersey earlier this year and went on to play in every game of the series. He was then selected for the Kangaroos for the Four Nations before being unfortunately struck down with an ACL injury while in camp with the side. Hopefully he can get back to his best once he recovers.

Josh Mansour celebrates a try. Picture: Mark Evans Source: News Corp Australia

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