Charnley is similar to Richards although Josh has a bit more 'strike'. A modern fullback is more of a traditional stand off in the mold of Tomkins, Slater, Hayne.... Phelps to some degree. neither Richards or Josh are capable of filling that role effectively enough for me.

I agree, perhaps we should be looking more toward our up and coming young Halves...

The problem with Richards at Fb is that he had no cutting edge or that extra yard of pace. I think Charnely could provide this and would personally give him a shot at FB.

The attack would stop with him though and it would be predictable for defenders. with Sam, Slater, Hayne and even Phelps, it puts the defence in two minds. Will he take me on or will he pass???

Completely agree. A modern fullback is more of a 3rd pivot rather than just someone who is fast. To keep playing to these same structures we do now but without Tomkins it is vital we have a fullback with a good passing game. Sam has contributed 18 assists in the league as well as all his tries, you wouldn't get that with Pat or Josh. It's one of the reasons I have reservations when Hardaker is mentioned, he's got excellent speed and footwork but I don't think he'd be creative enough to play as a fullback in our system. I think within SL there is only really Ratchford or Lomax who I think could offer the same sort of attacking threat as Sam does (though not to the same standard).

I do agree with this, the FB role as a 3rd pivot, however I do believe Josh could fulfil said role. It's not exactly a pivot role, more of a link up to the 3/4 line often causing an overlap or, as in the case with Sam, other players planning their runs to open up a channel for Sam, at times Wigan make Sam look good giving him the space to break through, if he goes to the NRL I suspect he'll find it difficult as the club properly won't play to him.

Roberts was a sensation during his spell as a FB, I believe Josh would be similar given time. I clearly remember the up-raw when it was suggested that Sam moves to FB.

There's a few more I'd put in that category, although they're mostly a bit suspect defensively: Escare, Eden and Hanbury, for example.

If we could sort out his defence Eden would be a good choice

Agree with Escare, lightening pace and a 2 year contract won't be that much to buy out.

I'd like someone like Minichello bring Tierney on but he loves the Roosters too much

Minichello would be great signing for a couple of years. I've just watched him playing for the Roosters and he's still a class act. We've enough "young legs" to carry him through and his experience would be superb to help bring on the likes of Tierney and Hampshire.

Honestly can't see this, he's not even your best winger. As we've seen at Hull playing wingers (Briscoe) at FB can be awful. Do you guys thing Charnley would score as many tries if he wasn't in such a good side? Honest question not just to wind you up.

Your post presupposes that he would not... "Would he score as many" is a silly question, as a lot depends on the quality of of ball supply.