Maybe he could be used in a Brett Hodgson type roll at FB

Quote SalfordSlim="SalfordSlim"Fitzy's had a decent season IMO and I wouldn't have a problem with him playing on next year unless we can find a considerably better FB. And does Stef really have enough pace to play at FB? He's a quality HB but didn't think he has that extra yard to make a top quality FB or maybe he's deceptively quick. We'll miss his "bombs" if he goes to FB as ">well.'" Don't get me wrong Fitzy has played really well this season, but IMO I think Ratchford could do a better job at FB. He's quicker than Fitzy I think, and its always possible that with his step he'll be able to beat the first man something which Fitzy doesn't do enough of. Fitzy's brave as a lion and for the size of him takes some stopping, I love his enthusiasm when he returns the kicks, but we need that little bit extra IMO. I don't see how we'll miss his bombs at fullback its not as if you put a bomb up every set of 6 is it? When the right time comes you could easily find stef at first or second receiver and he can stick one up. I just think he has all the attributes to make a quality fullback.

Quote SalfordSlim="SalfordSlim"Fitzy's had a decent season IMO and I wouldn't have a problem with him playing on next year unless we can find a considerably better FB. And does Stef really have enough pace to play at FB? He's a quality HB but didn't think he has that extra yard to make a top quality FB or maybe he's deceptively quick. We'll miss his "bombs" if he goes to FB as ">well.'" Don't get me wrong Fitzy has played really well this season, but IMO I think Ratchford could do a better job at FB. He's quicker than Fitzy I think, and its always possible that with his step he'll be able to beat the first man something which Fitzy doesn't do enough of. Fitzy's brave as a lion and for the size of him takes some stopping, I love his enthusiasm when he returns the kicks, but we need that little bit extra IMO. I don't see how we'll miss his bombs at fullback its not as if you put a bomb up every set of 6 is it? When the right time comes you could easily find stef at first or second receiver and he can stick one up. I just think he has all the attributes to make a quality fullback.

I've thought for a while, based upon his performances on the wing, the Ratchford could make an excellent full back.



Not so sure about Fitzy as a hooker though? Maybe offer him a contract as a versatile squad player though.

A lot of full backs now are pretty much third halfbacks, if Ratchford plays there and excels, he could certainly push for an England shirt in the future in my opinion. I have yet to see him play in a match where I havent been impressed with him.

Quote V For Vendetta="V For Vendetta" I have yet to see him play in a match where I havent been impressed with ">him.'" ratchford not had the best of seasons in my eyes.. i now hes had a few injury problems bt ive got to desagree with you there cos carnt remember 1 game this season which ratchford has stood out

Quote V For Vendetta="V For Vendetta" I have yet to see him play in a match where I havent been impressed with ">him.'" ratchford not had the best of seasons in my eyes.. i now hes had a few injury problems bt ive got to desagree with you there cos carnt remember 1 game this season which ratchford has stood out

Think Ratch will make an excellent fullback, he has a good rugby brain, is decent tackler and brave all the qualities you need to be a full back.

Add in that he can then link into the midfield play and you have another excellent attacking option rather that Hodgeson from Hudds/Wire.



I have also always advocated haveing versatile backs and again with Ratch at the back should one of the halves get crocked mid game he can move to either 6 or 7 to cover, think if we do move him it wont be long before were looking at one of the best fullbacks we've had for a long while.