2026 NRL player comparison

Nicho HynesvsSandon Smith

Sharks · Halfback versus Knights · Halfback

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The verdict

Nicho Hynes has the edge

Across 22 rate and efficiency measures, Nicho Hynes leads by 45%. The comparison uses per-game and efficiency performance first, so games played do not overpower a stronger rate.

16measures wonNicho Hynes45%of decided measures6measures wonSandon Smith

Games played: 20 for Nicho Hynes, 23 for Sandon Smith. Compared positions: Halfback.

Side-by-side stats

Each percentage point reflects one decided measure. For example, a 67% advantage means the leader won two-thirds of the measures with enough shared data. The table includes attacking, running, playmaking, defensive and kicking context, while unavailable or small-sample measures are left undecided.

MetricSharks logoNicho HynesKnights logoSandon Smith
Tries per Game0.35Better0.04
Try Assists per Game1.15Better0.57
Line Break Assists per Game1.30Better0.87
Points per Game10.4Better4.6
Line Breaks per Game0.60Better0.09
Tackle Breaks per Game1.45Better0.70
Offloads per Game1.40Better0.48
Possessions per Game47.058.6Better
Passes per Game31.946.4Better
Run Metres per Game88.5Better54.7
Metres Gained per Game299.1317.7Better
Post-Contact Metres per Game23.9Better10.2
Runs per Game10.8Better7.9
Metres per Run8.23Better6.95
Metres per Hit-Up
Tackles per Game22.7Better15.3
Tackle Efficiency88.0Better78.6
Missed Tackles per Tacklelower is better0.09Better0.19
Conversion Accuracy82.0Better71.9
Penalty Goal Accuracy88.9Better83.3
Errors per Possessionlower is better0.020.01Better
Kicks per Game6.17.3Better
Kick Metres per Game210.8262.9Better
Games played2023