Quote: vastman "So despite the FACTS you still say he's a S/R.
Trout is an average sized Prop, why can't folk accept that instead of making it up as they go along.
He is also every bit as advanced than Singleton - but hey this lads from Leeds and despite most only seeing him play once or twice he's the messiah.
Funniest of all is that Kirmond and Mariano will never be props, have never played prop yet according to you are back up props with a player who's played hundreds of times in that position.
Whether Trout makes it or not only time will tell, but this nonsense about his size and the myth that he is a second row is getting very tedious.
I'm also led to believe Agar rates him in the F/R, but hey what does he know.
Happy new year.'"
I agree with some things you say here. At this moment in time I am not sure if Trout, prop throughout the years, or not, should be utilised as a prop forward. He may indeed bulk out as he gets older and have more physical impact needed to be a good prop forward.
I rate Trout highly a player, but his evasion, feet and skills with ball in hand make him a good second rower to me. I think pushing him down the prop role just because that's all he has ever been will waste his talent, at this point in his development, as having him used in these positions won't display his full potential at this point in his development and grade of rugby.
On the subject of Singleton, granted I have seen the lad play only once, so my opinion isn't particularly useful, but what I saw on boxing day was a naturally big lad with a good work ethic, he needs to gain some muscular size and strength before he pushes his way up the ladder of props.
Let's hope RA can develop Singleton like he did Amor, then we will have a good prop on our hands.
You've misread my post.
