I think you are right here, he is great in this "attacking fullback" role. The full back is the last line of defence, often there have been mistakes further up the field for the player to get to there. Its unfortunate he is in a position where everything he does is magnified. I think he does a good job for us!

There has been a good few times that Sam Tomkins has looked scared to death under a high ball and bottled taking the catch. Billy Slater is also well known to have the odd brain fart, in fact he probably cost Australia a world cup because of one. Would you not want either of them in the team as well then?

i think ive made my point of what my opinion of richard mathers is but when tomkins and billy slaters names are brought in has comparisons i think id better retire from the argument im beat. Answer to last question YES suprisingly i would prefer both to mathers.

This is getting silly now, how's he been made into a hero, or been called anything close to that.

People acknowledge his faults but also can see the the good attributes he has.

I remember a similar thing going on with Blaymire, where he'd become the focus of a few people's wrath during the season, just like this case unfairly.

Another here who never wanted rid of or over crticised Mathers.
Funny how some players become scapegoats when things are not going well.
He is one of the best full backs we have had for quite a while.