Quote: Burtons Forearm "The man who embarrassed himself for Crabtrees try was Hodgson. Pathetic effort and he continued his poor run of form for me. Went well at Bratfud but was poor the previous games.
For me Eden was out standing last night. Constant threat with the ball. Targeted with plenty if bombs which he took.
The modern full back is main defensive job is to deal with kicks which they may have to every set. If they can pull down someone who has broke the defensive line then that's a bonus.'"
Outstanding? We must have watched a different game !
Main defensive job of a modern fb is probably to get his defensive line to number up properly either side of the ruck. I have never seen a fb worse than Eden at this task. Brain too slow and maybe he cant count.
No one should expect man stopping tackles of big forwards close to the line. What genuinely outstanding fbs do is wrap themselves around the ball and prevent the try. Look at Wellens Hardaker or Brett Hodgson. It requires technique and heart...Eden has neither.
Wow Eden caught some bombs. The universal relief that he managed it vs the Giants only highlights his usual ineptitude under high balls. So concerned was Eden with Brough bombs that he stood too deep allowing brough to chip the ball into space ahead of the Cudjoe try.
Eden a pleasure to watch in attack but hopeless in defence. His liabilities far outweigh his benefits. Outstanding? He is not even average if you want your team to be successful.
