Player to Watch: Jarryd Hayne - Parramatta Eels

Jersey Number: 2 & 5

General Skills Required of a Winger:

• Speed
• Strong communication
• Committed defender
• Safe handler
• Opportunist
• Evasive skills
• Complete understanding of defensive systems

Considerations in Attack:

• Depth to ensure receipt of ball at speed
• Assist fullback on kick recieves
• Prepared to work as extra forward in some circumstances
• Ability to centre kick for inside support
• Read play effectively in support play

Considerations in Defence:

• "Captains of" defence - responsible to ensure defenders "come" or "push" accross to cover shortfalls and manage areas to be defended (ie. shortened line)
• Use sidelines effectively
• Can communicate effectively
• Enthusiastic chaser of kicks

All Playing Positions

• Fullback
• Wing
• Centre
• Five-eighth
• Halfback
• Lock Forward
• Second Row
• Front Row
• Hooker