Fullback discussions in the wake of the Nathan Gardner knee injury

Murphy

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given gards has an expected acl injury which is horrible news,
who are our fullbacks, i watch pickard every week and would be comfortable with him slotting straight in, is isaac gordon back?
 

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Gordon did well last season, Id give him a crack if fit.
 

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we need to sign David Milne - experienced fullback playing in Qld Cup...ex raider
 

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Ill second that call- Milne is a good guy and a good fullback, only that his competition in Canberra was the one and only J Dugan!
 

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A big call I know but I think there could be a chance that the fix involves wade graham, either to full back or 5/8 and carney to fullback. Graham is too skillful to sit on the bench and with carney to full back he could still attack as he does now. It would result in a loss of speed in the backline but not skill. Other than that I would have Gordon for his skills under the high ball and pace, there is no reason he can't come up the middle and take the inside ball from Gal as gards does.
 

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Wade Graham has found his spot in the back row. Let him come of the bench whilst he learns hoe to play there. He is absolutely not a fullback and he hasn't worked at 5/8. Moving him is not the answer.
 

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I don't know what the situation is with Gordon, but he would be my pick for replacing Gards. Hotdog if he's not available.

Carney won't go to 1. Don't mess with the winning formula...
 
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No Milne, he is injury prone as anyone, would replace one injury wif another.
 

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Has to be Pickard. He's a natural footballer who is exactly the same as Gardner. I'd back him to handle himself.
 
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It sounds like tyrone peachey can play just about every position, why not put him in the centres maybe a reshuffle in the backline
 

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Not convinced by Gordon to be fullback. Maybe wing but Williams and Matt Wright are doing a good job. There should be NO calls for williams at fullback tho, thats a complete joke. Pickerd would be ideal. Can play very much like Gardner, bit more powerful. Eels might be the best chance to test him out.
 

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What are we telling our younge stars by replacing an injury with someone out of position rather then giving them a crack..

Peach, Frizzell, Pickerd, Feki etc WILL all sign elsewhere if they do not see firstgrade by the end of next year atleast.

just cant see where to fit them..

Pickerd should be given a game now! Peachey should be on the bench now instead of that crazy Robson/Graham switcheroo last night..

IMO ofcourse
 
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What are we telling our younge stars by replacing an injury with someone out of position rather then giving them a crack..

Peach, Frizzell, Pickerd, Feki etc WILL all sign elsewhere if they do not see firstgrade by the end of next year atleast.

just cant see where to fit them..

Pickerd should be given a game now! Peachey should be on the bench now instead of that crazy Robson/Graham switcheroo last night..

IMO ofcourse
That crazy switcheroo kept our defense solid and assisted in keeping the goons to zip....masterstroke by flanno
 

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John Williams was superb last night under the high ball, his best game for us. Matt wright cannot leap and he is sus under the high ball. Williams at 1 until gordon returns from injury.
 
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To me it's an easy decision, just switch gards out for pickerd and minimise the distraction for the rest of the team. From what i've seen pickerd is atleast as safe as gards in defense and is a good support player.

ike is still out and I wouldn't want to throw him straight into FG without a game under his belt. Stapo is still out for a few weeks. Hotdog would be the next in line after pickerd for me and then there is carney but that would mean disturbing our spine majorly.
 
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