12. Manu Ma’u (2014-2019: 115 games, 15 tries, 58 points)
Manu was one of the Eels’ most intimidating players for a large part of the decade. He brought grunt, aggression and a no-nonsense attitude that made the Eels forward pack far more formidable. Manu most notably got better over time, with his best work taking place in his final season at the club (2019). He quite easily finds himself in the best 17 of the decade.