But the re-worked lyrics of the Simon & Garfunkel song also apply to the NRL: “Where have you gone, Mr Gasnier? “An older generation turns its lonely eye to you.” Centre is now the least important position on the rugby league field. The spine of fullback, halves and hooker are the decision makers; the middle forwards do the grunt work and the wingers score tries. Centres are now, as the saying goes, second-rowers with footwork.