I was just about to post the same about George Fairbain. He was the most complete fullback I have seen at Wigan.

Great attacker, great defence and a good goalkicker.
He was also a good bloke to talk to, he used to come into the Poacher in Winstanley some Thursday nights and would always have a chat.

Not much between Gary Jack and Graeme Langlands but I too would take Langlands as he was great goalkicker.

Agree, and to win 'Man of Steel' in a relegated team speaks volumes.

Before my time Rogues so I'll have to take your word for it. I know in my time watching rugby I have never seen a more 'complete' fullback than Jacks. Perhaps the only one whose attack and defense were equally brilliant, which is why I rate him higher than the likes of Slater, Lockyer etc. despite them being world class in their own right. Certainly when considering "in the last 30 years" as was asked, I have seen none better.

If you moved Tomkins to fullback, I think he could potentially rival a few of these.

Maybe a new option should be added.

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In a fullback I look at defence dar more than attack, and Rads wins it hands down over any fullback I've watched. He was immense under a high ball, he could take anyone down one on one and was as brave a players as I've watched.

Billy Slater easily the best full back on that list.... catches the majority of kicks on the fly, very good defensively, and is exceptional in attack, either through support play or the odd spectacular try, is prone to the odd mistake but he takes risk and so rare mistakes are inevitable, all the fullbacks on that list made/make the odd error.

Also people are mentioning slater not being as good defensively or under the high ball, but he plays in the best league in the world, and subsequently the Aussies attackers and kickers are far better than their SL counterparts.. so its hard to judge how good certain players were when they never played regularity against the best players in the world.

How's the weather at the Stoop?

I am in Warrington so couldn't tell you, probably better to stick to the topic though.

Another poll appears on here without being thought through. I refuse to vote due to the fact that Hampson is not on the list (or jim Sullivan). Radlinski readilly admits he learned everything about being a fullback from Hampson, and to name Wellens in the same poll under the title of the thread is utterly disgusting and thoughtless.

My dad said the same. He was most enthusiastic about Jim Sullivan, though.

The poll isn't for the best ever. Just the ones on the list.

Wrong

Radz? Cherry and White tinted specs.
Couldn't break wind or create much. Simply a fast player with good positional skills and a good tackle.
Not got the same 'it' factor as Slater, Hayne or even Boyd.

Today the FBs are better than ever. Used as an attacking weapon with ball handling skills excellent defense and a great support player. Many past FBs are no where near as good due to how the position has evolved.