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?

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.

mat wrote:kieran hyde

mystic eddie wrote:TBH I would take Wellens' gran over Platt.

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.

bobsmyuncle wrote:Is she available off quota