Problem is with those stats is does it also show the tackles he didnt get to but should get to ??

Some people seem to want a different fullback next year,but personally think Phelps is doing good,deserves another year at least.He's at the right age,settling in well,improving week by week,and i imagine won't be on a huge salary,compared to what some NRL fullbacks will want.Concentrate our salary cap on halfback positions.

Sounds a plan to me

He is also starting to run some excellent lines, the one for Briscoe's first try was top drawer! I would definitely get him signed up and quick smart!!!

Still a bit early for me, but only in the context of quota. Still not sure what's going on with O'Meley, Moa, Lauaki etc. I'd hope we'd get something a week on Monday on re-signings, either as a momentum thing after beating Hudds (unlikely) or a timely derby boost.

phelps had a solid game today and is getting better the more i see him tbh

I know,could smell it in the stands.

agreed, although he is taking up a quota spot unless we can replace him with home grown then we wont do any better for the money we have. you want your full back to be solid and not make stupid mistakes. phelps fit the bill - i mean how worried where we when tansey and (more so) hall were playing there?

IMO Westermans defence is the reason that he's not playing 13 at the moment. His attacking ability is clearly there, but his defence isn't great, and so defending as a wide second row isn't required as much as it would be playing 13.

Would agree with that.

Got to disagree there, would much rather have Sam Tompkins (spit!!) than Shaun Briscoe, say. Not saying I dont think Phelps is right as I think he is far more than 'safe' and would keep him for sure unless someone of the calibre of Slater or the young kid at Canberra who's name escapes me (Duggan??) became available and affordable.

thought Phelps was solid at Widnes and seems to get better with every game, glad he got the try at the end he deserved it