Is Teddy the Best Fullback we've Ever Had?

[The Corner Post]

Fullback: Mini just ahead of Teddy, for now
Wing: Toupo
Centre: Latrell, Manu a close second for now
5/6: Freddy, Maloney gets a mention
Half: Cronk, simply based on success, Pearce was great over a long period, Aubo a close third
Prop: JWH, Morley gets a mention
2nd row: Cords, close second Fitzy
Lock: Ricketson
Hooker: Friend

[Johnny73]

What Rusty Fairfax lacked in ball playing skills he made up for in horticultural ability.

[eddie]

Latrell would have to be one of the centres because he's the best centre the Roosters have ever produced in the last 50 years.
Toups would be ahead of Mullins

Don't forget how good Mullins was.
I'd find it difficult to separate Harris and Mitchell, but would give Harris the nod because he played nearly 200 games for us.

[eddie]

Although Horrie is a club legend, head over rules heart and I'd have to put Cronk there. His dad played for Bondi United and is an Easts fanatic so he's not too much of a Johnny come lately. His uncles also are Easts fanatics.

If you're talking premierships won I see your point.
I wouldn't be offended by putting Cronk over Horrie, but it's not a case of head over ruling heart. Hastings was a fantastic halfback, probably the most under-rated of all time.

[Ivan Benko]

Toops has the longevity..................but choosing between him, Mullins and Fahey would be tough.

And then there was Ferguson

[King Salvo]

I think so.
In my time I remember Russel Fairfax, Ian Schubert, Marty Gurr, Gary Wurth, Rod Silva, Luke Phillips, Mini and others.
I think it comes down to Teddy or Mini, with Phillips a close third.

Allan McKean doesn't get a vote ?

[horrie hastings]

How's this for a backline

1- James Tedesco
2- Anthony Minichiello
3- John Brass
4- Mark Harris
5- Bill Mullins
6- Brad Fittler
7- Kevin Hastings

Awesome back line.

[eddie]

Allan McKean doesn't get a vote ?

My memory of McKean is too poor...............I guess I was too young when he played.

[Tom Verlaine's Ghost]

I still have Mini slightly ahead, but there's not much in it.

[Tom Verlaine's Ghost]

What Rusty Fairfax lacked in ball playing skills he made up for in horticultural ability.

You reckon Fairfax lacked ball playing skills? Many would say he had the best hands of anyone at the club. Played some five-eighth in 78 and 79, but he was past his best by then. If he'd played five-eighth in 74 or 75, it would have been something to behold.

[BillyBonkers]

You reckon Fairfax lacked ball playing skills? Many would say he had the best hands of anyone at the club. Played some five-eighth in 78 and 79, but he was past his best by then. If he'd played five-eighth in 74 or 75, it would have been something to behold.

Remember that little chip over the top (circa 74/750 he employ?

[BillyBonkers]

(circa 74/75)

[Tom Verlaine's Ghost]

Remember that little chip over the top (circa 74/750 he employ?

For sure. A magician.

[Johnny73]

You reckon Fairfax lacked ball playing skills? Many would say he had the best hands of anyone at the club. Played some five-eighth in 78 and 79, but he was past his best by then. If he'd played five-eighth in 74 or 75, it would have been something to behold.

My comment was more an affectionate, tongue in cheek reference to his life outside of Rugba League. Of which I, and my friends, were beneficiaries.

[Boondi]

Easts have had some great fullbacks. Big fan of Andrew Walker, Mini, RTS & now Teddy. They all brought that x-factor into a game. Rod Silva & Richie Barnett were also pretty handy.