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Why do we persist with Platt when we have a better Goal Kicking Full Back playing at Centre?

Surely Crookes is worth a go in the centres with Sykes playing in his favoured spot, and we get to drop the liability that is Michael Platt into the bargain.

Discuss.........

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Quote: AaronBull "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.'"
I disagree if you put Wellens in any other teams bar Saints and Leeds and he'sd look average.

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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.

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

Is she available off quota

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Quote: redeverready "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.'"


from what I've seen of him I'd agree to an extent although he does seem to be a bit better than halley at that stage and I dont think size is as massive an issue for a fullback as it is for a winger.Also was one of standout players in the oz tour thing last year so he must have potential. Was mentioning him in response to post that we had Nobody coming through academy.

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Quote: bobsmyuncle "Is she available off quota'"


She should be. She is also a good bit younger than Steve Menzies so that helps bring down the average age of our side.

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