2023 Nrl Grand Final Player Ratings: Who Was the Best?
Last updated: Oct 3, 2023, 5:33AM | Published: Oct 3, 2023, 5:31AM
In the aftermath of the heart-pounding NRL Grand Final showdown that saw the Panthers emerge victorious with a narrow 26-24 win over the Broncos, the player ratings from Stats Insider's team of NRL data scientists are finally here.
These meticulously crafted ratings provide a comprehensive assessment of every player who graced the turf during the epic 2023 NRL Grand Final. From the exceptional performance of Clive Churchill Medal winner Nathan Cleary to the impressive display by Broncos' hattrick hero Ezra Mam, every player has received a skill evaluation, quantified on a scale of one to ten.
Stats Insider's NRL expert said there were two clear standouts from the 2023 NRL decider.
"Nathan Cleary was Stats Insider's top rated player for the 2023 NRL Grand Final," he said.
"It was a masterclass from Cleary, who guided his team back from the brink, given our in-play model gave the Panthers just a 3% chance of winning with 20 minutes left in the match.
"On the other side, Ezra Mam was the top rated Bronco and second only to Cleary in the Grand Final overall.
"It's not often you would score a hattrick in a Grand Final and not win the Clive Churchill Medal, which underlines just how special Nathan Cleary's performance was."
Let's take a look at how our data scientists viewed the 2023 NRL Grand Final.
Penrith Panthers 2023 NRL Grand Final Player Ratings
| Player | Rating |
| Dylan Edwards | 8.2 |
| Sunia Turuva | 7.2 |
| Izack Tago | 6.8 |
| Stephen Crichton | 8.4 |
| Brian To'o | 7.1 |
| Jarome Luai | 6.9 |
| Nathan Cleary | 9.8 |
| Moses Leota | 7.7 |
| Mitch Kenny | 7.1 |
| James Fisher-Harris | 7.8 |
| Scott Sorensen | 7 |
| Liam Martin | 7 |
| Isaah Yeo | 6.7 |
| Jack Cogger | 6.3 |
| Lindsay Smith | 5.7 |
| Spencer Leniu | 5.9 |
| Luke Garner | 6.7 |
Brisbane Broncos 2023 NRL Grand Final Player Ratings
| Player | Rating |
| Reece Walsh | 7.2 |
| Jesse Arthars | 7 |
| Kotoni Staggs | 6.3 |
| Herbie Farnworth | 6.9 |
| Selwyn Cobbo | 6 |
| Ezra Mam | 8.9 |
| Adam Reynolds | 6.7 |
| Thomas Flegler | 8.2 |
| Billy Walters | 6.3 |
| Payne Haas | 8.4 |
| Kurt Capewell | 6.3 |
| Jordan Riki | 6.6 |
| Patrick Carrigan | 7.7 |
| Tyson Smoothy | 7.2 |
| Brendan Piakura | 6 |
| Kobe Hetherington | 6.1 |
| Keenan Palasia | 7.2 |
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