I think theres actually plenty around, but the new found obsession with converting superstars into crap 5/8s is killing the position. Inglis, Lyon, Gasnier...
Burns and Michael Monaghan are (for a few more games) at Manly, why the hell do they put Lyon there? They are both great 5/8ths
Dobson Campese and Carney whoever is picked at 5/8 also have a lot of talent and potential.
Rangi Chase if he was actually played at 5/8 would be good.
Mullen or even Gidley if they were played at 5/8 would be good.
Wallace should be good for the Broncos and Sammut also came through for Penrith and is likely to play at 5/8 and has a big future ahead of him.
My point is two pronged-Anasta sucks (worst thing since Brett Finch) and there are talented players there but like others have said coaching philosophies are changing, perhaps for the better, but certainly to the detriment of the stand off position.