Where should Luke Fitzgerald play for Ireland?

simonokeeffe · Post by **simonokeeffe** » December 20th, 2015, 11:31 am

Luuuuuuuuuuke

Peg Leg · Post by **Peg Leg** » December 20th, 2015, 12:02 pm

The bench

simonokeeffe · Post by **simonokeeffe** » December 20th, 2015, 12:33 pm

Peg Leg wrote:The bench

who would you start 11 & 12 (& 13) ahead of him?

with Bowe out Trimble is 14 all day long for me

Oldschoolsocks · Post by **Oldschoolsocks** » December 20th, 2015, 1:06 pm

simonokeeffe wrote:
Peg Leg wrote:The bench
who would you start 11 & 12 (& 13) ahead of him?

with Bowe out Trimble is 14 all day long for me

Even though he has gotten the better of Ma, I still se him as a winger.

Mccloskey should be entering into the frame at 12, I'm really impressed with Henshaw whenever I've seen him, so big rob to 13

fourthirtythree · Post by **fourthirtythree** » December 20th, 2015, 1:18 pm

I don't see him as a winger for Ireland, I'd have earls there ahead of him. Mcclloskey needs a look at 12 and Henshaw at 13, Trimble is probably 14 so he gets the bench. You can't build a team around him at centre, and I believe that he is best in the centre. His timing and footwork in tight space and his balance come more into play than on the wing where out and out pace is more important.

Oldschoolsocks · Post by **Oldschoolsocks** » December 20th, 2015, 1:24 pm

fourthirtythree wrote:I don't see him as a winger for Ireland, I'd have earls there ahead of him. Mcclloskey needs a look at 12 and Henshaw at 13, Trimble is probably 14 so he gets the bench. You can't build a team around him at centre, and I believe that he is best in the centre. His timing and footwork in tight space and his balance come more into play than on the wing where out and out pace is more important.

So you're going for 23?

fourthirtythree · Post by **fourthirtythree** » December 20th, 2015, 1:37 pm

Logorrhea · Post by **Logorrhea** » December 20th, 2015, 2:58 pm

He's the best 11 in the country by a mile. I wouldn't throw him into the middle when he is so effective out wide................. and we seem to have a few bigger options to look at at 12.

LeRouxIsPHat · Post by **LeRouxIsPHat** » December 20th, 2015, 3:31 pm

Think it was Simon who said that he looks good but can't really last 80 mins in the centre and I think that's true. Given the other options at centre (McCloskey outstanding again today) I think it's a bit of a toss up between himself and Zebo on the wing, and then the loser benches.

Don't think Joe will see it like that though, think he'll want him playing regualrly on the wing if he's to start there for Ireland. Love the idea of McCloskey and Henshaw in midfield with Payne at fullback and either Luke or Zebo adding more footballing ability to the back three.

simonokeeffe · Post by **simonokeeffe** » December 20th, 2015, 9:28 pm

an Ireland bench containing Healy, Henderson, Henry, and McCloskey gives me the vapours

I think Luke will be 11 and Payne will be given every chance to come back but would love McCloskey as an impact sub at least, like Sam Burgess only viable

mores the pity theres no Wolfhounds this season (afaik)

Willy Wonka · Post by **Willy Wonka** » December 22nd, 2015, 7:52 pm

Waterboy if he's lucky. Unbelievably over rated. Joe will probably start him and wee Jordy in 3 positions each.

Fred Funk · Post by **Fred Funk** » January 6th, 2016, 8:35 am

If I was an opposition centre, I wouldn't want those feet coming at me. At least an opposition winger can try hug him to the touchline.
Minimum in the 23, 13 if Henshaw out (should be ok), Possibly 11 depends on Earls.

simonokeeffe · Post by **simonokeeffe** » January 6th, 2016, 11:23 am

Fred Funk wrote:If I was an opposition centre, I wouldn't want those feet coming at me. At least an opposition winger can try hug him to the touchline.
Minimum in the 23, 13 if Henshaw out (should be ok), Possibly 11 depends on Earls.

Earls expected back this weekend...

Dave Cahill · Post by **Dave Cahill** » January 6th, 2016, 12:19 pm

Wherever he wants.

BlueStreak · Post by **BlueStreak** » January 6th, 2016, 12:39 pm

Beyond the gainline!

Not_Today · Post by **Not_Today** » January 6th, 2016, 6:48 pm

What's he stated favourite position? Fullback, inside centre, outside centre or wing?

blockhead · Post by **blockhead** » January 6th, 2016, 7:33 pm

In Morf's bedroom?

Morf · Post by **Morf** » January 6th, 2016, 8:38 pm

blockhead wrote:In Morf's bedroom?

Not enough room for his footwork to shine.

Babbling 'brook