Dearth of quality five-eighths in the competition

[philstorm]

It says alot about the state of the game that Ben Roberts is one of the nominees for Five-Eighth of the year.

Why is there so little talent at Five-Eighth in recent years?

Lockyer, Anasta, Inglis, Marshall (when he played there) aside ... who else is there?

 

[Timmah]

I agree but I can see where his nomination came from - when he turns it on, boy does he turn it on. He was the NZ halfback btw.

 

[Dragonsforthewin]

It says alot about the state of the game that Jamie Lyon is one of the nominees for Five-Eighth of the year.

Why is there so little talent at Five-Eighth in recent years?

Lockyer, Anasta, Inglis, Marshall (when he played there) aside ... who else is there?

Fixt.

 

[Tunguska]

Yeah Lyon. Ridiculous. Anasta. Ridiculous.

Bird should have been there.

 

[Timmah]

Amen.

 

[Timmah]

Yeah Lyon. Ridiculous. Anasta. Ridiculous.

Bird should have been there.

Bird was nominated. Why don't people check out information before posting?

 

[philstorm]

Yeah Lyon. Ridiculous. Anasta. Ridiculous.

Bird should have been there.

Good point, why the heck wasn't he there?

 

[Johns Magic]

Mullen when fit is better than the likes of Roberts

 

[Mr Saab]

I agree but I can see where his nomination came from - when he turns it on, boy does he turn it on. He was the NZ halfback btw.

Thats like saying Casey McGuire is an origin player

 

[Timmah]

Mullen clearly wasn't fit and didn't play enough to warrant nomination :lol:

Good point, why the heck wasn't he there?

He was, does anyone read?

 

[lockyno1]

It has been a poor year all round for five-eigths. IMO, Lockyer has been out for 1/3rd of the year and STILL gets the 5/8th of the year!

 

[Johns Magic]

Mullen clearly wasn't fit and didn't play enough to warrant nomination :lol:

I'm aware of that you muppet.

I was responding to the original question of which other quality 5/8s are around.

 

[Timmah]

Still yet to prove his worth IMO, yet to play anything near a full season. Hope he does though, it'll be good to see how he goes.

 

[philstorm]

He was, does anyone read?

Wasn't there only 4? ...

Inglis
Roberts
Lockyer
Anasta

 

[adamkungl]

Lockyer>Anasta>a country mile>everyone else

 

[S.S.T.I.D]

The 5/8 position is redundant in the modern game. Darren Lockyer will be the last of the great natural 5/8's (the fact that he played half of his career at FB not withstanding). But even now he plays a hell of a lot of first reciever.

 

[keeney]

It's a shame the position is undergoing such a transformation within most clubs team structures. A quality 5/8 ala Fitler or Daley is a joy to watch in full flight.

 

[Johns Magic]

Still yet to prove his worth IMO, yet to play anything near a full season. Hope he does though, it'll be good to see how he goes.

Hence why I only said he's better than the likes of Roberts.

 

[Dr Crane]

The lack of Witt was pretty pissweak, considering how solid he's actually been.

Clearly the Dally M voters read the Manly section of these forums.

 

[Timmah]

Who's also only just finishing his first season. When he's good, he's very good. When he's indifferent, he's woeful.

Much like Mullen. Played some sensational club games but a flat and crappy kicking game and passing game in SOO1 was of concern.