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

[ed-grimley]

As Billy is/was the best fullback to play the game the 1 jersey should never be worn again in the NRL as a mark of respect.
Same with the 9 jersey.

 

[Saxon]

Do you have video of his try-stopping ability

Do hens have teeth?

 

[The_Shield]

As Billy is/was the best fullback to play the game the 1 jersey should never be worn again in the NRL as a mark of respect.
Same with the 9 jersey.

I’m all for going the way of numbers for players and not position, like most other sports do

 

[ed-grimley]

I’m all for going the way of numbers for players and not position, like most other sports do

Agree.

 

[Albert Rosenfeld]

Do you have video of his try-stopping ability

No. He was flawed as a defender when with Catalans. However after his move to WIgan he has bulked up and began defending quite well. Hopefully someone will make a video of his all round talents, covering his Wigan period, which will provide you with what you are looking for.

 

[ACTPanthers]

It's pretty apparent from the start, that this thread was solely created in the hopes you would all join Albert in a circle jerk over the French kid... How people have missed this is astounding to me.

 

[ed-grimley]

It's pretty apparent from the start, that this thread was solely created in the hopes you would all join Albert in a circle jerk over the French kid... How people have missed this is astounding to me.

What French kid?

 

[ACTPanthers]

What French kid?

Morgan Escare - Hence the reason he keeps bringing him up

 

[The_Shield]

As far as I’m concerned Morgan Escare won’t be considered among the top fullbacks unless he comes to the NRL and dominates. Remember Sam Tomkins was considered the Billy Slater of the Super League, then he came to the NRL and well everybody knows how he went

 

[Albert Rosenfeld]

As far as I’m concerned Morgan Escare won’t be considered among the top fullbacks unless he comes to the NRL and dominates. Remember Sam Tomkins was considered the Billy Slater of the Super League, then he came to the NRL and well everybody knows how he went

You've seen the video of Morgan Escare. His kick and chase try against Wigan was reminiscent of Billy the Kid's try for Queensland against NSW. That is why he has picked up the moniker Morgan the Kid. I am looking forward to Morgan being signed by an NRL club. He is a gun.

 

[Griffoshark66]

Whatever will you do with Teddy?

 

[The_Shield]

You've seen the video of Morgan Escare. His kick and chase try against Wigan was reminiscent of Billy the Kid's try for Queensland against NSW. That is why he has picked up the moniker Morgan the Kid. I am looking forward to Morgan being signed by an NRL club. He is a gun.

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.

 

[BennyV]

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.

So, in the top echelons of fullbacks to ever play the game?

 

[The_Shield]

So, in the top echelons of fullbacks to ever play the game?

Albert definitely seems to think so

 

[Mr Angry]

So the bloke who most recently played fullback for Australia with Billy rested is not even on the list, but some random French guy is.

Typical bullshit from the OP.

 

[Someguy]

So the bloke who most recently played fullback for Australia with Billy rested is not even on the list, but some random French guy is.

Typical bullshit from the OP.

That guy was just a winger filling in at the fullback position

 

[Mr Angry]

Yet turbo played centre in the same game.

 

[Fangs]

Can't vote for Jarryd Hayne so this thread is a waste of time really.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

I see 6 of Kungl's alts have voted for Escare, I wonder who the other 12 voted for.

 

[mozza91]

Steve Smith. There’s nothing he can’t do.