Slater and Hunt were dead even how can you judge 1 over the other?

Got nothing wrong with your stats I do however have a problem with the worth of some of the stats. Such as Tackles (the fullback shouldn't have to make any tackles)

For a Fullback not really. For Wingers and Centres yes but the Fullback should be helping set-up the tries. And also Try-savers should be included.

stats play a role but come on the selectors will never chose a team on stats like ryles going into origin seen as stats wise one of the best front rowers wasnt picked


at the end of the day hunt will be in 1 and gidley will be off the bench playing a bit of fullback and hooker

gidley should be there as well personally i think he is the best fullback in the game

Lies damn lies and Statistics Isn't that the saying?

Stats will just confuse ya go with your eyes Imo ie Fowards might gain heaps of metres in easy games but not when it counts so there stats would be better than others who are better. Sh*t Sides Might not have the ball as much so they would miss more tackles because they make more tackles

i cant find individual overall stats.. but id bet ya stewart would win that too

What a pointless use of stats. I had a look, but who cares, stats mean ***** all in the race for the Aus fullback spot.

Its all about how they impact the game and when they make there impact. What are the Aus selectors looking for, who knows???

Hey James here's some stats for you, do you know which Fullback last year was the equal leading try scorer, the leader in line breaks and tackle breaks, and do you know which Fullback was picked for the Australian team, not the same Fullback.

Statistics arn't everything people, they don't tell the whole story, or even if they do come close people very rarely have access to the full selection of statistics from which to draw a conclusion. They don't tell you how a player reacts under pressure in big games, they don't tell you how tough a player is and whether he will have the guts and determination to keep on going when others wouldn't, they don't tell you whether he is a team player or not, they don't tell you whether or not that player is able to draw upon something extra in those crucial moments they don't tell you a lot of things, and a lot of times a player's statistics and performances are determined by those around them, assisting them, rather than as an individual.

Teams are not picked on statistics, statistics help provide a guide to a players form but that's it, they are not the be all and end all, it's the reason why on paper and statistic wise Campese is a better 5/8 this year the Lockyer, or Orford a better HB than Thurston, people that truly understand the game and look beyond mere statistics the performances from the last month or so understand that the latter of those players are better players albeit that there most recent statistics might not reflect this.

I'm not saying Stewart definately won't I'm just saying that using statistics to try and show why he definately will is an exercise in flawed logic as selectors take more than just this into account and have a notable history of not picking the leading cantidate for a postion but rather going for a player who they feel is better suited dispite not statistically being the best.

well all 3 fullbacks are from just about the top 3 sides