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Fullback Dilemmma

Posted by BK on July 24, 2017 at 5:48pm
Now, before you all get out the pitchforks And torches and do a good ol' fashioned public lynching, hear me out. French should not go to fullback, ATLEAST not yet. Eels are poised in a very, very delicate balance at the moment that was held together by (king) Gutho. He was the glue that kept the side together and helped the process of melding Normans and Moses playing style together. I don't doubt The (other) Frenchmans talent. He will be a fullback someday but not right now. To inject him now could set back Moses and Norman to a point where finals footy will be a pipe dream. I believe Eels can go far. Atleast semis, I have faith in the talent and level headedness that they have shown (except tigers) in recent weeks but everyone can agree the combinations aren't there yet. French can do wonders in an Established combination but to put him there would be a waste of his attacking potency and throw the spine into discord. We need a safe fullback with some ball skills and to support and link together Moses and Norman. My top picks are a soon to return Hoffman and (can't believe I am saying this) Will Smith. They need someone with experience in the position, now be kind this is only an opinion but feel free to let me know what you all think.
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  • The Offside Eel July 24, 2017 at 5:51pm
    Guthos ball playing is the thing we will miss most for that reason id go with Smith or Hoffmann
    • BK > The Offside Eel July 24, 2017 at 5:55pm
      Great complimenting skills, knows when to stay out of it and when to be on the frontline. Gutho for captain 2018!!
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    • BK July 24, 2017 at 5:58pm
      After all the training and grooming it would be terrible for it to go to waste. But unfortunately he found it hard to inject himself with a disjointed spine, when Moses and Norman become able to fully read eachother his preparation will help with the transtion IMO
  • 2agd8rk0gah1u July 24, 2017 at 5:56pm
    I actually think that Will Smith could be a good safe option ( IF) he's played in that position before. Will Smith is fast, has good ball skills, defensively sound, elusive, and can chime into the game similar to Gutherson. However, I don't think Brad Arthur will go with that option BUT you never know.
    I also think that French is best suited on the wing at the moment especially with Jennings helping him out on the right side as it's worked well the past few matches. I actually think that Will Smith might be a better option than Hoffman at fullback with Hoffman maybe coming off the bench.
  • Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown July 24, 2017 at 5:56pm

    Totally agree mate but i just heard BA on the news state that Bev was FB and he is undecided on who will be wing.

    • BK > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown July 24, 2017 at 6:00pm
      Yeah for this week it's decided, but 6 games until finals, plenty of chances to test combinations
    • robert maxwell > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown July 24, 2017 at 11:06pm

      snake did you know Cameron King .. is brandy alexanders from penrith and foxsports brother in law, never knew till today, cam and will smith seem ok, will smith can play fullback and 5/8 ,and hooker...maybe needed..in the run home., cam also is a good goal kicker.

      semi could play fullback and maybe a danger there,  we could bring in a few from wenty on the wing...like john falou, who now plays backrow, it seems wenty are going well now... thanks snake agree tim mannah should be rested for 6 weeks no doubt..

       

    • robert maxwell > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown July 24, 2017 at 11:16pm

      Peni Terepo ,auva, hoffman , george,  jennings falou,  are all reported training well with the top grade readdy to go if needed.. i would love to see the beast yes the boxer replace tim mannah , he will be feared and maybe a big gun in the run home, he been training hard with the top grade and now cleared to play by the nrl try him on the bench , he really well liked by our boys,,brad love him i am told..

  • Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst July 24, 2017 at 5:58pm
    Clint does a lot of organising of the defence at fullback and that's where it's going to hurt the most.
    • BK > Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst July 24, 2017 at 5:59pm
      It's gonna hurt all over the park, Gutho was the glue keeping eels together
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