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Stanley at FB?

Post: # 972361Post Trixilver »

Hey everyone. Fist post here but I'm just wondering if this has ever been discussed. Stanley at full back - is it a possibility?

He's fast, tall, similar to Dawson in a lot of ways. Maybe something to try next year? Thoughts?


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Trixilver wrote:Hey everyone. Fist post here but I'm just wondering if this has ever been discussed. Stanley at full back - is it a possibility?

He's fast, tall, similar to Dawson in a lot of ways. Maybe something to try next year? Thoughts?
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Trixilver wrote:Hey everyone. Fist post here but I'm just wondering if this has ever been discussed. Stanley at full back - is it a possibility?

He's fast, tall, similar to Dawson in a lot of ways. Maybe something to try next year? Thoughts?
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Dont see Stanley at FB. He is best suited to the HFF and posibly the ruck when he gets a bit more meat on him


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Post: # 972383Post goodie »

Much rather Stanley as ruck/forward, Gaertner's a better possibility down back.

Post Gardiner I see McEvoy holding down the ruck with Stanley relieving and pinch hitting forward.


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Post: # 972465Post saintsRrising »

Stanley does not know how to use his body yet.....plus lacks body strength and mass. so could not play FB at present.

This guy will become a very good player for us..he just needs a few pre-seasons....and more games.


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Post: # 972473Post Bernard Shakey »

Trixilver wrote:Hey everyone. Fist post here but I'm just wondering if this has ever been discussed. Stanley at full back - is it a possibility?

He's fast, tall, similar to Dawson in a lot of ways. Maybe something to try next year? Thoughts?
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Post: # 972477Post saintspremiers »

Stanley belongs at Sandy at the moment, just waiting for Gardy to return.

Come late 2011, he may find a regular spot in the senior side I'm guessing.


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Post: # 1318400Post Trixilver »

Wasn't ready at the time, obviously - but these days I really like him back there!


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I said all along he was in the mould of dustin fletcher, I'd bump it...but don't know how to bump that far back ;)


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Please accept my gracious apology !!


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Trixilver wrote:Hey everyone. Fist post here but I'm just wondering if this has ever been discussed. Stanley at full back - is it a possibility?

He's fast, tall, similar to Dawson in a lot of ways. Maybe something to try next year? Thoughts?
Great call Trixi! Hats off to you. Stanley back is a revelation and has kick started his career.

BigMart wont like it. According to him Stanley down back is the most ridiculous idea since invading Russia in the winter :D :D :D


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Post: # 1318428Post Cairnsman »

I remember seeing him win the sprint race at the 2009 GF and thinking exactly the same thing.


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Post: # 1318437Post Watts the Buzz »

Excellent call Trixi ! It was a master stroke to move Rhys down back


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Post: # 1318451Post saintsRrising »

saintsRrising wrote:Stanley does not know how to use his body yet.....plus lacks body strength and mass. so could not play FB at present.

This guy will become a very good player for us..he just needs a few pre-seasons....and more games.

He has certainly taken to the role with relish now, that is for sure.


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Post: # 1318458Post Rosco »

Also a much better idea than moving roo to CHB.


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Post: # 1318591Post Teflon »

Looks to finally be in a position that allows him to settle into the game.

His pace off backline could be a huge asset.

Hope they stick with it - he is certainly a Fletcher type with after burners.


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Post: # 1318599Post Munga »

Great bump. It seems what we've learned this year, Stanley at FB and Siposs forward.


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Post: # 1318604Post BigMart »

I hope Stanley spends some time back and like Roo and Kosi goes fwd and becomes a top shelf fwd/Ruckman

He needs continuity of footy ATM though


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Post: # 1318606Post PJ »

He now takes the tallest or most potent forward whether that's FB or CHB. He's not suited to the forward line but can pinch hit in the ruck if needed.


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Re: Stanley at FB?

Post: # 1318647Post skeptic »

will learn a bit more about him when he plays on some quality forwards

like what I see so far though


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Re: Stanley at FB?

Post: # 1319264Post matrix »

he's playing fullback?????

doing well down back reading the play and sweeping across
fullback...err no
but is great and doing a sterling job down in the back half


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Re: Stanley at FB?

Post: # 1319267Post Dr Spaceman »

Bernard Shakey wrote:
Trixilver wrote:Hey everyone. Fist post here but I'm just wondering if this has ever been discussed. Stanley at full back - is it a possibility?

He's fast, tall, similar to Dawson in a lot of ways. Maybe something to try next year? Thoughts?
Can only be a troll.
If he is he's obviously one with a very, very good memory :P


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Post: # 1319288Post Cairnsman »

Dr Spaceman wrote:
Bernard Shakey wrote:
Trixilver wrote:Hey everyone. Fist post here but I'm just wondering if this has ever been discussed. Stanley at full back - is it a possibility?

He's fast, tall, similar to Dawson in a lot of ways. Maybe something to try next year? Thoughts?
Can only be a troll.
If he is he's obviously one with a very, very good memory :P
And an extremely keen eye for footy, dare I say it he's even trumped our greatest on here.


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Re: Stanley at FB?

Post: # 1319298Post matrix »

???
stanley isnt a fullback is he?


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Re: Stanley at FB?

Post: # 1319300Post SainterK »

matrix wrote:???
stanley isnt a fullback is he?
Not sure we're playing anyone as a traditional full back.

In fact, not many sides do.

Team defence, all the way.


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