: Mon May 11, 2009 6:46 am  

Mark wrote:

A bit like Leon Pryce eh?

Ive already acknowleged that, however moving Pryce to 6 did work but people rightfully at the time questioned whether it would or not just like I am with Mathers now.

: Mon May 11, 2009 7:04 am  

just_browny wrote:

At 6, his defensive frailties can be more easily covered over

Stand offs have more defensive work to do than fullbacks.

: Mon May 11, 2009 7:19 am  

After see Bridge at 6 yesterday I sure hope Mathers can do a job there if needed.

: Mon May 11, 2009 2:25 pm  

JWP wrote:

Your man Wheeler today when asked post game, said that he sees his future at six, but he's happy to play centre. It may be that he makes a success of centre for the next two years, but he'd still think he's a six, given that's where he played his junior rugby, but he'll be more than happy to play centre, to be in the side.

Mathers played plenty of six in junior rugby, he was 'spotted' if you will playing at six, I think his opportunity in SL for Leeds came at fullback, and he moulded himself into the role, now that's probably his primary position, but he must still have that ability to play six as his junior rugby was spent there. Pryce left Bradford for such an opportunity to play in his preferred position.

You see an awful lot of players who turn professional in a different position than the HB role they played as a junior. It is often because the pick of the players in terms of vision, handling, kicking, organisation, passing etc are often played in that role. They can then add other aspects of another specialist role later.

: Mon May 11, 2009 3:13 pm  

mark_m wrote:

You see an awful lot of players who turn professional in a different position than the HB role they played as a junior. It is often because the pick of the players in terms of vision, handling, kicking, organisation, passing etc are often played in that role. They can then add other aspects of another specialist role later.

Exactly, in a 'coachie' way that you do so well, that's what I was tring to say.

: Mon May 11, 2009 6:01 pm  

I often thought Mathers would make a good 6 while at Leeds. If I remember rightly he did get a little bit of game time there, but not much.

: Mon May 11, 2009 6:51 pm  

mark_m wrote:

You see an awful lot of players who turn professional in a different position than the HB role they played as a junior. It is often because the pick of the players in terms of vision, handling, kicking, organisation, passing etc are often played in that role. They can then add other aspects of another specialist role later.

Jason Robinson was a halfback at Hunslet Parkside

: Mon May 11, 2009 7:46 pm  

saintc wrote:

Jonny friggin Vegas came off the bench for Saints in a testimonial game but it doesnt make him either a rugby player or a second rower.

Mather filled in. Bravo to him for coping but he aint a bloody 6 he is a FB.

quality

: Mon May 11, 2009 9:04 pm  

sally cinnamon wrote:

Jason Robinson was a halfback at Hunslet Parkside

Shane ritchie was a blue-coat at butlins...

: Mon May 11, 2009 9:58 pm  

Mathers is a full back who used to be an attacking full back with the ability to pop up near the line in support.

Thats what i hope he will get back to at Wire.