Brisbane Broncos thread on how to lose a GI and a Lock and a semi final

Yeah, I think it does.

 

Support play is largely anticipation, and how one reads the game, I think. Speed certainly helps but there's been plenty of great support players who aren't speedsters.

 

We're partly talking at cross purposes. Half of my criticism is based on what faculties I consider intrinsic to the position. And the other half is how the role of fullback is perceived by most people. So when I say Maranta will be made to look better than he is it's partially because I think the ratio of opportunity to responsibility at fullback is more disparate, in favour of the former than say, wing. But it's also partly because most people couldn't give a shit if he misses 8 tackles and drops every bomb anyway, as long as he looks good with the ball in hand.

You needn't look any further than your own backyard for a good example of this dual paradigm. Reece Robinson. There are plenty of other examples too, I think, but I'd first like to hear your feelings about this example I've given to see if we agree even on him.

 

Lot more time and space though, remember.

Might be a moot point anyway as it sounds like he won't be getting a crack there.