Quote: Pemps "I've not seen many comments along these lines. What does worry me is despite Field being given no.6, him playing all his RL as a 6 and occasional 1, some posters wanting him to be played on the wing. Madness.'"
I’ve not called for that and I don’t think it will happen but I wouldn’t call it madness. The game is littered with examples of players moving positions and being successful. I never buy in to some people opinions that players cannot move positions and be given a shot in another role. The thought of Hastings playing at hooker would’ve been laughed out of town by some. I know he had a minimal history there but still. Look at Richie Myler at Leeds, he’s saved his Leeds career and some by moving to fullback at 30 years of age. That’s a move maybe people would’ve called when he was lightning quick but not now.
I personally think a few players could be jigged around at times next season. Lam has shown he has no problem with that and I wouldn’t be surprised to see French get time on the wing, Field to maybe get time on the wing, Hastings to get more playing time at hooker and maybe even Sam Powell at loose forward. There will have to be some positional shifts (either from the off or in mid game) to fit players in. If Field can add another position to his CV, then it only strengthens his chances of playing time.