Love it or loave it, Teddy has become a bit of a Cameron Smith at fullback. He still has speed and agility, but he is constantly out placing his rivals with the way he plays his options. That said. It’s been proven that his style suits the Roosters uniquely. He tends to need width to play and options around him, he also tends to touch the ball more than his rivals which can make it difficult to work around him. Like Cameron Smith it can be boring watching him continue to do what he does, understandably Walsh and Ponga are more attractive to watch, with their ability to break and make something out of their own run and shape. Not sure where Tommy fits in? A fit Tommy is probably the best fullback in the game.Ponga and Walsh are flashy….They are the Benji Marshal of fullbacks - fun to watch but not dependable. Both can be really off on occasion.
The best in the game, and by some margin are Teddy, Turbo and Dylan. The first two have ruled for years but Edwards has caught them.
On 2024 form, Ted is the best performing and I’d say he’ll win Dally M fullback of the year.
That doesn’t mean I think he is the best all round fullback. Edwards is for mine, but he has had a great year.