Alan Robertson Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Who is the most versatile professional player that you have seen? A player who, at a push, could play (or have played) anywhere from 1-13. When growing up, I'd have said Sam Panapa. Currently, Jack Wighton. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Browny Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 I think Stefan Ratchford has played very competently in every position in the backs, plus hooker and loose forward. Even Warrington haven't yet been desperate enough to give him a go at prop though. Sort of conversely, Tawera Nikau could easily play any role in the forwards and stand in very effectively in the halves. 3 I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELBOWSEYE Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Ellery Hanley, just a brilliant player put what number you want on his back. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Robertson Posted May 18 Author Share Posted May 18 I think Elliott Whitehead could do (at least) a solid job at 3, 4, 6, 8-13. Peak Inglis, 1-7 with ease and big enough for any pack position (albeit too tall for 9). Luke Lewis, just about anywhere. I don't think you'd play him at 1, 7 or 9 but the point stands. Sonny Bill, similar positional options to Luke Lewis (in an emergency). Farrell and Sculthorpe - plenty of options too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Robertson Posted May 18 Author Share Posted May 18 (edited) 13 minutes ago, ELBOWSEYE said: Ellery Hanley, just a brilliant player put what number you want on his back. Selfishly, I'm a bit disappointed that 'peak Hanley' happened when I was a kid when I didn't know as much about the game. Edited May 18 by Alan Robertson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Martin Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Although possibly classed as a semi professional team, I do believe Brett McDermott has actually played or has started games in each position between 1-13 in his career at Barrow. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Browny Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 I thought about this a bit more and thought of Simon Grix. Definitely had the footballing skills to play anywhere on the pitch, and at various times in his career had the athleticism and physique to be an outside back, forward or spine player. 2 I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rocket Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 I think Wally Lewis could probably have covered about every position on the League field if he wanted to. And that`s the view of someone who hated him with the best of them back in the day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunsletgreenandgold Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Latrell Mitchell - any backline position and in the halves. Probably wouldn't have him at 9 or prop but back row or loose would also be comfortable for him i'd think. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Someone like Paul Sculthorpe or Bradley Clyde who were great athletes with lots of skill . What about Big Mal ? Total freak of a player 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Dan Sarginson has been playing all the right positions, but not necessarily in the right order. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatmichaelsays Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 3 hours ago, Alan Robertson said: Who is the most versatile professional player that you have seen? A player who, at a push, could play (or have played) anywhere from 1-13. Anyone who played in David Waite's Great Britain team. In every position a loose forward, except at loose forward. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 2 minutes ago, whatmichaelsays said: Anyone who played in David Waite's Great Britain team. In every position a loose forward, except at loose forward. Was an early imagination of the full back in every position in the backline adopted by NSW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 28 minutes ago, whatmichaelsays said: Anyone who played in David Waite's Great Britain team. In every position a loose forward, except at loose forward. You really had to respect his refusal to stick to RL positions. Richard Horne as a winger for a whole Ashes series was a highlight for me 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giasf Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Fifita at Gold Coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hvy wg Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Thomas Bosc. Played fullback, winger, centre, in the halves, hooker and loose forward. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 1 hour ago, Just Browny said: I thought about this a bit more and thought of Simon Grix. Definitely had the footballing skills to play anywhere on the pitch, and at various times in his career had the athleticism and physique to be an outside back, forward or spine player. A nice leftfield shout that. I think Grix was an extremely underrated and skilful player. A real shame injuries hampered his career so much, I though he was an excellent player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Sam Panapa, of course, has to be part of this thread. 1 "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Robertson Posted May 18 Author Share Posted May 18 Joey Manu is probably close to being able to play everywhere. Kurt Capewell too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Robertson Posted May 18 Author Share Posted May 18 2 minutes ago, Futtocks said: Sam Panapa, of course, has to be part of this thread. It's a good job that he was the first player listed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Just now, Alan Robertson said: It's a good job that he was the first player listed Whoops, skipped that and just saw Jack Wighton in the OP. Still fitting, as Sam was selected twice in Wigan's team of the century. 1 "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Toppy Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Of the current players Welsby has played at FB, Wing, Centre, SO, SH, Hooker and LF, winning 3 cup finals playing in 3 of those different positions (SH, LF & Centre). 3 St.Helens - The Home of Rugby Champions Saints Men's team - Triple Champions & Double Winners ; Saints Women's team - Treble Winners ; Thatto Heath - National Conference Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint 1 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 5 hours ago, Alan Robertson said: Who is the most versatile professional player that you have seen? A player who, at a push, could play (or have played) anywhere from 1-13. When growing up, I'd have said Sam Panapa. Currently, Jack Wighton. Welsby of the current crop. Think last year he played every position but prop and second row, but also actually looked good in all of them too. He won Saints Player's Player and Coach's Player last season, which for a utility role in a Champion team is pretty impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTK Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 (edited) Ryan Matterson has started NRL games in every position bar Wing and Fullback but has spent time on the wing due to injuries mid-game, leaving fullback as the only position he hasn't played at NRL level (I can't see that changing for the rest of his career). Edited May 18 by UTK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 (edited) 7 hours ago, Dave T said: You really had to respect his refusal to stick to RL positions. Richard Horne as a winger for a whole Ashes series was a highlight for me I was going to say this but you beat me to it. Foresight like we hadn't seen before. I was going to say or since but then Blake Austin came along. Edited May 18 by Damien 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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