There are definitely fullbacks out there who can make things happen for others by, as you would call it Rocky, hold the ball up for others to run onto. It's no secret that the fullback role has evolved over the last few years to include play-making skills to the overall aspect of being a fullback. Have a look at Bill Slater. He was originally only a ball runner, and he was that effective at it that he didn't need to pass. But once he learnt the art of play-making out wide after combining with the halves, Melbourne went up a level and they became even more dangerous. Rocky, your just shooting yourself in the foot by making such claims that there is no such thing as a play-making fullback.
And on your point about Jarryd Hayne being moved out of five-eighth which means he is not a play-maker is IMO wrong. He can definitely run plays, but is most effective out wide and that was identified by Daniel Anderson. He might not be a play-maker in the league of Johnathon Thurston, but then again who is? Anybody that can create opportunities for others through following a pre-organised move such as a "blocker" play, which Hayne has shown to do, is one form of a play-maker.
And on your point about Jarryd Hayne being moved out of five-eighth which means he is not a play-maker is IMO wrong. He can definitely run plays, but is most effective out wide and that was identified by Daniel Anderson. He might not be a play-maker in the league of Johnathon Thurston, but then again who is? Anybody that can create opportunities for others through following a pre-organised move such as a "blocker" play, which Hayne has shown to do, is one form of a play-maker.
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