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Who will succeed Billy Slater as No. 1 full back?

Who will succeed Billy Slater as world's No 1 full back?


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After reading up a little on this guy, I think you might be overstating his ability. Seems to me that his career started with a bang at Catalans but the last couple years really dropped off, he lost his spot at the Dragons and got a release to go play back up to Sam Tomkins at Wigan.

He’s also 26 and signed until 2020 so if he comes to the NRL he’ll likely be 29 or older.

He may be talented but he’s definitely not going to be top dog after Slater goes. I would rank him somewhere near the likes of maybe David Mead.

Morgan Escare was not back up for Sam Tomkins. He replaced Sam Tomkins for 10 weeks and played very well till he got a serious injury. Wigan fans are very happy with Escare as club full back and want Tomkins moved to the halves to accommodate him. We will see what coach Shaun Wane decides.
 

The_Shield

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Morgan Escare was not back up for Sam Tomkins. He replaced Sam Tomkins for 10 weeks and played very well till he got a serious injury. Wigan fans are very happy with Escare as club full back and want Tomkins moved to the halves to accommodate him. We will see what coach Shaun Wane decides.
That sounds like a back up to me.
 
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Thje race has really tightened now.

It is the Roosters star James Tedesco out in front with 11 votes, and then a neck and neck struggle between Tommy Turbo with 7, the French wiz Morgan the Kid with 6, and Kaylin Ponga on 5.
 

OVP

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Thje race has really tightened now.

It is the Roosters star James Tedesco out in front with 11 votes, and then a neck and neck struggle between Tommy Turbo with 7, the French wiz Morgan the Kid with 6, and Kaylin Ponga on 5.

The French wiz only has 6 votes because you logged on with all 6 of your alts to vote for him Alby.
 

Mr Angry

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Thje race has really tightened now.

It is the Roosters star James Tedesco out in front with 11 votes, and then a neck and neck struggle between Tommy Turbo with 7, the French wiz Morgan the Kid with 6, and Kaylin Ponga on 5.
Tommy Turbo the centre when Val plays. The French nobody.

Buy a clue.
 

The_Shield

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This poll is a joke. Take Mead out and put Holmes in, take Escare out and put Munster in, Dylan Edwards should be in there as well
 
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This poll is a joke. Take Mead out and put Holmes in, take Escare out and put Munster in, Dylan Edwards should be in there as well

You are a joke. Mead is a certified international full back. But Holmes will never play full back for Australia unless there injuries to his superiors Tedesco and Trbojevic. Escare is full back for France when fit, Munster is a five eighth or centre and will not get the full back spot in Melbourne because there is a Dutchman in waiting.. Dylan Edwards isn't fit to shine Morgan Escare's boots.
 

AJB1102

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But Holmes will never play full back for Australia unless there injuries to his superiors Tedesco and Trbojevic. Escare is full back for France when fit

Holmes has already played fullback for Australia and Trbojevic was in the side.

No one cares who plays for France. Can't even be in the discussion of "best" unless they're in the NRL. Its like making the best bacon & egg rolls in the Saudi Arabia or being the best Amish electrician.
 
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Holmes has already played fullback for Australia and Trbojevic was in the side.


That was when Meninga rested many of his stars and gave the second stringers a chance for a match that was a certain win. That tells you nothing about where Holmes will play if the match is an important one -- such as against England

No one cares who plays for France. Can't even be in the discussion of "best" unless they're in the NRL. Its like making the best bacon & egg rolls in the Saudi Arabia or being the best Amish electrician.

France would have done much better in the World Cup, including beating Lebanon and making the quarter finals, had the team not been crippled by injuries, and a suspension, of five star players. Escare, who didn't play in the World Cup because of injury, may well get an NRL contract before too long. Don't assume that he will first have to complete his 4 year contract with Wigan. Contracts are meaningless if a player wants to move on, and if Escare gets an NRL offer he will leave Wigan.
 

POPEYE

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That was when Meninga rested many of his stars and gave the second stringers a chance for a match that was a certain win. That tells you nothing about where Holmes will play if the match is an important one -- such as against England



France would have done much better in the World Cup, including beating Lebanon and making the quarter finals, had the team not been crippled by injuries, and a suspension, of five star players. Escare, who didn't play in the World Cup because of injury, may well get an NRL contract before too long. Don't assume that he will first have to complete his 4 year contract with Wigan. Contracts are meaningless if a player wants to move on, and if Escare gets an NRL offer he will leave Wigan.
Keep up the good work ol' mate . . . the sacrifices we have to make
 

The_Shield

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You are a joke. Mead is a certified international full back. But Holmes will never play full back for Australia unless there injuries to his superiors Tedesco and Trbojevic. Escare is full back for France when fit, Munster is a five eighth or centre and will not get the full back spot in Melbourne because there is a Dutchman in waiting.. Dylan Edwards isn't fit to shine Morgan Escare's boots.
How many games of fullback has Mead played at NRL level. He’s fullback for PNG because they’ve got no one else.

Escare is Wigan’s backup to Sam Tomkins. He’s not as special as you think he is

Holmes has already played fullback for Australia

Munster is a fullback who is playing 5/8 because Slater is fullback. He wants to be fullback. And will be the front runner to get that spot when Billy retires. Even if it’s not Munster, Papenhuyzen won’t be fullback. Hughes is ahead of him
 

AJB1102

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That was when Meninga rested many of his stars and gave the second stringers a chance for a match that was a certain win. That tells you nothing about where Holmes will play if the match is an important one -- such as against England

Your perception of how it came about means f**k all. You said "Holmes will never play fullback for Australia" but he has, and ahead of Tommy Turbo. Go suck a snail.



France would have done much better in the World Cup, including beating Lebanon and making the quarter finals, had the team not been crippled by injuries, and a suspension, of five star players. Escare, who didn't play in the World Cup because of injury, may well get an NRL contract before too long. Don't assume that he will first have to complete his 4 year contract with Wigan. Contracts are meaningless if a player wants to move on, and if Escare gets an NRL offer he will leave Wigan.

Woulda, coulda, shoulda ... DIDN'T.

Like your old halfback.
 
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Alexis Escamilla

the current fullback from AS Carcassonne will be the next superstar and lead a resurgence of that proud club and lead France back to a Tier 1 side

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Perth Red

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To reward the knights fans loyalty in sticking during a terrible period I hope ponga becomes the next Billy whizz. They deserve some good things to come their way.
 
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