Lockyer *spoiler*

[DeeGan]

Darren Lockyer played 50 minutes at five-eight and 30 mins at fullback - Lockyer was great last night as we have come to expect from the captain when he pulls on that green and gold jersey. With Johns taking control, Lockyer had the option of sitting back and picking his spots last night - a luxury he hopes to have with Thurston in Origin this year. When at fullback he defused a couple of hairy situations (one chip kick that was rolling end over end and the other a chip kick he took on the full in which he nearly took it the length of the field) and looked as comfortable as ever.

Lockyer has not played fullback since 2003, last night you would not have known. Should we have been surprised? No, but few would of predicted the ease of transition from the greatest fullback of the modern era.

The speed of Lockyer is still there, the night he ran down David Simmons from one side of the field in round two proved that - will he play fullback for Queensland? I am reluctant to move him from five-eight for an entire series given we have Matt Bowen on stand by. I think it will come down to the form of Scott Prince who has been below his best in 2006. If he starts firing, the selectors might be forced to move Lockyer back there for Origin with Bowen to the bench.

 

[parra pete]

8 Matt Scott? WTF?

Are you forgetting Price and Civoniceva are incumbents?

No....remember who told you....

 

[Mr. Fahrenheit]

Matt scott has a bench spot, but i think the chances of Lockyer being fullback in this series are greater then Scott starting as prop

 

[Deleted member 10972]

100% correct...although as a dedicated Roosters fan, i still rate Mini above him. But they are two different FB's, both of whom should go down as all-time greats as FB's. Lockyer to me is a deadset great, it's just his application that isometimes question. Buth si chemistry & skill last night was brilliant, & without him, Johns might not have had such a happy ending. Good thread.

 

[Johns Magic]

Darren Lockyer played 50 minutes at five-eight and 30 mins at fullback - Lockyer was great last night as we have come to expect from the captain when he pulls on that green and gold jersey. With Johns taking control, Lockyer had the option of sitting back and picking his spots last night - a luxury he hopes to have with Thurston in Origin this year. When at fullback he defused a couple of hairy situations (one chip kick that was rolling end over end and the other a chip kick he took on the full in which he nearly took it the length of the field) and looked as comfortable as ever.

Lockyer has not played fullback since 2003, last night you would not have known. Should we have been surprised? No, but few would of predicted the ease of transition from the greatest fullback of the modern era.

The speed of Lockyer is still there, the night he ran down David Simmons from one side of the field in round two proved that - will he play fullback for Queensland? I am reluctant to move him from five-eight for an entire series given we have Matt Bowen on stand by. I think it will come down to the form of Scott Prince who has been below his best in 2006. If he starts firing, the selectors might be forced to move Lockyer back there for Origin with Bowen to the bench.

Are you sure you're not Broncodroid?

 

[lockyno1]

I actually agree BUT the broncos don't have another no6! Fair dinkum Seymour is just dead rubbish. At rep level Lockyer is probally still a great fullback but it will be a big risk considering he is playing 5/8 for the Broncos!

 

[Master Vippo]

Yeah i dunno if you can just move him there for rep games when he isnt playing there for his club. There are plenty of good FBs going around who are playing there week in week out. And with the test, NZ were poor at best, its not a great judge of how Locky goes at FB, he'd need a stiffer test. Preferably before n origin game.

I think smeone who plays there wek in week out would be the best option. U cant say Lockyer is the best FB for QLD if hes not playing there regulerly

 

[parra pete]

The probable suspension of Mick Crocker could put the cat amongst the pigeons and force a rethink!!!

 

[Mr. Fahrenheit]

on the other hand, having just watched the Brisbane V Knighhts game, Lockyer was a star, he controlled the game Very well becoz of the lack of halfback, and he still had a great game, imagine him outside thurston, with bowen at FB, i still say that would be just AS good if not better than him at FB becoz bowen is playing alot better than prince