Re: Why isn't Paul Sykes our Full Back???? : Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:23 pm  

bobsmyuncle wrote:

Herein lies the problem. Its not either/or for those 3, its simply the fact that none compare in any area to previous Bulls full backs and even worse - are not up to current SL standards of most other clubs full backs.
It beggars belief that this key role was not recruited in the off season, especially as we seem to have no young players coming through in this position. Are we destined to have 3 mediocrre full back choices for the next few years?

kieran hyde

: Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:00 pm  

AaronBull wrote:

Whether Wellens does or does not get caught out this season, we won't know until October time.

What we know about Wellens now is that he's a top class FB, and I think many Bradford fans would have him in their team over Platt.

FWIW, Sykes had one game at FB last year and did well, if Crookes came into the team and did well (he looked good at Dewsbury, admittedly only Dewsbury), then the option could arise for Sykes to take Platt's place.

People are very easy to jump on Platt. Yes, he makes mistakes, but its apparent his game is based on confidence. He's comfortable alot of the time but when the crowd seem to get on his back, it doesn't help anyone.

I disagree if you put Wellens in any other teams bar Saints and Leeds and he'sd look average.

Re: Why isn't Paul Sykes our Full Back???? : Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:02 pm  

mat wrote:

kieran hyde

He's like Dave Halley too small to be effective. The best fullback we've had who hasn't played first team rugby was Nicky Saxton.

Re: Why isn't Paul Sykes our Full Back???? : Fri Feb 20, 2009 9:10 pm  

mystic eddie wrote:

TBH I would take Wellens' gran over Platt.

Is she available off quota

Re: Why isn't Paul Sykes our Full Back???? : Sat Feb 21, 2009 9:39 am  

redeverready wrote:

He's like Dave Halley too small to be effective. The best fullback we've had who hasn't played first team rugby was Nicky Saxton.

from what I've seen of him I'd agree to an extent although he does seem to be a bit better than halley at that stage and I dont think size is as massive an issue for a fullback as it is for a winger.Also was one of standout players in the oz tour thing last year so he must have potential. Was mentioning him in response to post that we had Nobody coming through academy.

Re: Why isn't Paul Sykes our Full Back???? : Sat Feb 21, 2009 11:06 am  

bobsmyuncle wrote:

Is she available off quota

She should be. She is also a good bit younger than Steve Menzies so that helps bring down the average age of our side.