Luke Patten is the best fullback in the world.

MonkeyMan69 · 21-09-2006, 12:27 AM

OK, I an willing to admit that. Luke Patten is the Alpha and the Omega. He rivals other great fullbacks like Churchill and Scott Donald. His positioning under the high ball is great - he is willing to put his body on the line just to get the ball, as shown in this next picture.

Luke Patten for Prime Minister!

Tauhapa · 21-09-2006, 12:46 AM

that is the dumbest post in the history of the internet.

rabbit_boy · 21-09-2006, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Tauhapa

that is the dumbest post in the history of the internet.

naaa yours takes the cake

Bulldogs_4_life · 21-09-2006, 12:49 AM

ha.... ha..... ha

I could care less if you make stupid comments or threads, but if you want to, then go for it. Your the one who looks like an idiot..

MonkeyMan69 · 21-09-2006, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Bulldogs_4_life

ha.... ha..... ha

I could care less if you make stupid comments or threads, but if you want to, then go for it. Your the one who looks like an idiot..

I admitted it though - he is the best. How much more do I have to praise him to satisfy your Bulldog needs?

Jesus, some of you Bulldogs fans (mainly you and Doggiesfan) are whingy little girls.

Stormer · 21-09-2006, 01:51 AM

Yeah I agree, Patten is up there with the likes of Billy Slater.

Doggiesfan · 21-09-2006, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MonkeyMan69

Jesus, some of you Bulldogs fans (mainly you and Doggiesfan) are whingy little girls.

Says the man whinging about others...

crazeh · 21-09-2006, 01:54 AM

lmao at that picture. Launched.

Bulldogs_FTW · 21-09-2006, 07:51 PM

Even though this guy is being stupid, I think that Luke Patten is one of the best fullbacks in the world.

EveryoneHasAids · 21-09-2006, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bulldogs_FTW

Even though this guy is being stupid, I think that Luke Patten is one of the best fullbacks in the world.

Yer, And Grizzly Adams had a beard.

Knights_Forever · 21-09-2006, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by EveryoneHasAids

Yer, And Grizzly Adams had a beard.

Grizzly Adams Did Have a Beard.

CowboyGed · 21-09-2006, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Knights_Forever

Grizzly Adams Did Have a Beard.

LOL

Wogboy · 21-09-2006, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bulldogs_4_life

ha.... ha..... ha

I could care less if you make stupid comments or threads, but if you want to, then go for it. Your the one who looks like an idiot..

Someones CUT.

Knights_Forever · 21-09-2006, 10:08 PM

Long Live User 1640 · 21-09-2006, 10:22 PM

Well, although this thread was a bit of a joke, we can still salvage it into a serious discussion.

What does everyone seriously think of Patten? I think he has had a great year - probably his best year ever - but I still don't rate him. He's a solid first grade who offers a lot of experience and consistency to a side but I'd still rate most first choice fullbacks ahead of him. He's better than David Simmons and Clint Greenshields, but that's about it. I'd put him on par with Luke Burt.

speirz · 21-09-2006, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Long Live User 1640

Well, although this thread was a bit of a joke, we can still salvage it into a serious discussion.

What does everyone seriously think of Patten? I think he has had a great year - probably his best year ever - but I still don't rate him. He's a solid first grade who offers a lot of experience and consistency to a side but I'd still rate most first choice fullbacks ahead of him. He's better than David Simmons and Clint Greenshields, but that's about it. I'd put him on par with Luke Burt.

I'd put him above Burt, but he is improving, and also above Peachey, who whilst still offering a lot in attack, is not as good as Patten IMO. The problem Patten has is that he is simply stuck in an era of high quality fullbacks.

Bulldogs_4_life · 21-09-2006, 10:35 PM

My opinion on Patten..

The most under rated player in the game.. He is a great fullback, not the best, but a great fullback. He does his job well, always gets involved, always doing work and never getting raps. He might not be a flash superstar like Inglis or Slater, but he's a good classic fullback and consistantly one of our best players. We wouldn't have finished 2nd without him.

rabbit_boy · 21-09-2006, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by speirz

I'd put him above Burt, but he is improving, and also above Peachey, who whilst still offering a lot in attack, is not as good as Patten IMO. The problem Patten has is that he is simply stuck in an era of high quality fullbacks.

what are you carzy, peachy cra ps all over Patten. Peachy is a playmaker and he is souths most insperational player.

Bulldogs_FTW · 21-09-2006, 10:37 PM

I think that Luke Patten is good enough to play in the number 1 for Australia, and even when Minichiello is available.

speirz · 21-09-2006, 10:41 PM

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what are you carzy, peachy cra ps all over Patten. Peachy is a playmaker and he is souths most insperational player.

I haven't seen much of him this year, but to be souths most inspirational player and a playmaker isn't neccessarily what makes a good fullback. IMO if your fullback is needed as a playmaker, then your halves/hooker have a big problem. A fullback should instead be used as a support player or decoy runner. There are however some exceptions, such as Matt Bowen with the Cowboys, where he plays quite successfully as a playmaker, however I don't think Peachey has the quality of Bowen to warrant being used as a playmaker.

MonkeyMan69 · 21-09-2006, 10:47 PM

I obviously think Patten is the greatest player ever.

Bulldogs_4_life · 21-09-2006, 10:48 PM

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I think that Luke Patten is good enough to play in the number 1 for Australia, and even when Minichiello is available.

You another fan posing as a 'Dogs fan or are you actually 8?

MonkeyMan69 · 21-09-2006, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bulldogs_4_life

You another fan posing as a 'Dogs fan or are you actually 8?

Why do you keep saying everyone is 8? What's wrong with being 8? How old are you?

Bulldogs_FTW · 21-09-2006, 10:50 PM

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You another fan posing as a 'Dogs fan or are you actually 8?

I'm for real mate.

Doggiesfan · 21-09-2006, 11:43 PM

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I'm for real mate.

So you sure there's no monkey business going on, man.

MonkeyMan69 · 21-09-2006, 11:46 PM

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So you sure there's no monkey business going on, man.

Wrong again - I am not that guy. I think it's B Olsen to be honest...

Doggiesfan · 21-09-2006, 11:47 PM

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Wrong again - I am not that guy. I think it's B Olsen to be honest...

I don't think so. I could be wrong, though, Al.

Dave · 22-09-2006, 03:47 AM

Is Luke Patten a good player?
Yes.

Is Luke Patten a great player?
Maybe.

Is Luke Patten the worlds best fullback?
No.

I could instantly name 5-10 better fullbacks:
Minnichello
Schifcofske
Wesser
Slater
Inglis
Hunt
Bowen
Hodgeson
Gidley
Stewart
...maybe Webb

Wayne McDonald · 22-09-2006, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Is Luke Patten a good player?
Yes.

Is Luke Patten a great player?
Maybe.

Is Luke Patten the worlds best fullback?
No.

I could instantly name 5-10 better fullbacks:
Minnichello
Schifcofske
Wesser
Slater
Inglis
Hunt
Bowen
Hodgeson
Gidley
Stewart
...maybe Webb

Surely Paul Wellens should be on there...

Dave · 22-09-2006, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Wayne McDonald

Surely Paul Wellens should be on there...

Sorry mate, but I only watch NRL matches. Im sure he is a top player too.

Hoffismo · 22-09-2006, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bulldogs_4_life

My opinion on Patten..

The most under rated player in the game.. He is a great fullback, not the best, but a great fullback. He does his job well, always gets involved, always doing work and never getting raps. He might not be a flash superstar like Inglis or Slater, but he's a good classic fullback and consistantly one of our best players. We wouldn't have finished 2nd without him.

I do agree. He his an under rated player, and a great fullback.

hazemelmasri · 22-09-2006, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Is Luke Patten a good player?
Yes.

Is Luke Patten a great player?
Maybe.

Is Luke Patten the worlds best fullback?
No.

I could instantly name 5-10 better fullbacks:
Minnichello
Schifcofske
Wesser
Slater
Inglis
Hunt
Bowen
Hodgeson
Gidley
Stewart
...maybe Webb

What have you been smoking?

Dave · 22-09-2006, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by hazemelmasri

What have you been smoking?

Kurt Gidley, not Matthew.
Kurt has been playing really well since he switched from five-eighth to fullback due to a knee injury to David Seage.

Bulldogs_4_life · 22-09-2006, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Kurt Gidley, not Matthew.
Kurt has been playing really well since he switched from five-eighth to fullback due to a knee injury to David Seage.

A couple of games at fullback and K.Gidley is better than Patten? haha!

Truely shows how under rated Patten is. He is constantly one of our top 3 players yet is always getting placed last on the fullbacks list.. Pathetic.

hazemelmasri · 22-09-2006, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bulldogs_4_life

A couple of games at fullback and K.Gidley is better than Patten? haha!

Truely shows how under rated Patten is. He is constantly one of our top 3 players yet is always getting placed last on the fullbacks list.. Pathetic.

Yeah I agree. and to whoever said that they thought I meant Matt Gidley I didnt I meant Kurt Gidley, he has played oky in the last couple of games but that is nothing compared to the fact that Patten has played well for the last two years at least.

rumplespliffskin · 22-09-2006, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by speirz

I'd put him above Burt, but he is improving, and also above Peachey, who whilst still offering a lot in attack, is not as good as Patten IMO. The problem Patten has is that he is simply stuck in an era of high quality fullbacks.

who the hell is luke burt? oh thats right, the little pain in the ass who has struggled to make grade ever since he started. did you ever notice that he only pays when the good players are injured or they dont have any?

Illmatic · 22-09-2006, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Knights_Forever

Grizzly Adams Did Have a Beard.

Hahaha Happy Gilmore good movie

Dave · 22-09-2006, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Bulldogs_4_life

A couple of games at fullback and K.Gidley is better than Patten? haha!

Truely shows how under rated Patten is. He is constantly one of our top 3 players yet is always getting placed last on the fullbacks list.. Pathetic.

I listed 11 players I thought were better, u only had a problem with one of them... and u wonder why he isnt highly rated, u dont even rate him.

Brisbane Broncos · 23-09-2006, 12:56 AM

yeah, patten's the best

he was great against the broncos tonight .... compared to under-7's league

i advise u to stop the use of those drugs that r obviously affecting your brain

jokes

..........what i'm not jokin about is how far patten is from being the #1 fullback.......

Bulldogs_4_life · 23-09-2006, 01:00 AM

We have never called him a the best fullback, even though he is a great player..

I don't know what game you where watching, but Patten was again one of our best.. He was dynamic in attack but a couple of one-on-one tackles didn't come off and that was his only fault, everything else was great form the Generel..