We were talking after the Wire/Broncos in the pub on Sunday about who has been the best full back of the Super League era.

Anyone no one could agree, Wellens, Radlinski, Tomkins and Hodgson were all mentioned but not one of us came up with a conclusive decision. I'd say if anything it was leaning towards Radlinski, although a few were saying that Tomkins will go on to be the best of the Super League era.

What are you're thoughts?

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Radlinski followed by Wellens.

Let's get Tomkins potty trained before we judge him.

Kris Radlinski.

Harris.

Micheal platt.

discussion over, lock it.

Radlinski for me. Tomkins could overtake. Wellens very close behind.

BlackpoolWIGAN which team do you follow?

Have other teams not used fullbacks-Where did you see Wellens, running the water Tomkins in the exiles game

Had his career not been cut short by injury we might be adding Steve Prescott to that list. He was the form full when it happened.

Brett Hodgson, mainly because he is archetype of what a FB now should be, a floating pivot and link player.

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On a more serious note it has to be Radders for me altough a strong case could be made for Hodgson but I think his best years were with the Tigers not in the SL

Unquestionably Wellens. Radlinski was competent but uninspired. Prescott? With the greatest respect, no.

Ryan McGoldrick.

Gary Broadbent

Radlinski for me. But as others have mentioned, Tomkins could overtake him in the near future.

Not much to choose between Radlinski and Wellens. When at the top of there game Radlinski was probably the better attacker, whilst Wellens the better defender.

In terms of success, Wellens wins fairly easy here in the medals department. Also Wellens has a unique record for a full back in winning a Man of Steel, Lance Todd and Harry Sunderland Trophy

Overall I would say they were about even.

For me it would be the great Irishman Michael Withers.

Spruce.

Shaun Briscoe? Bravest without a doubt, most reliable-maybe. Up there with the best as he has been consistantly sound throughout his 10 years in S.L.
My personal choice for best full back would be Henry Paul, know he played a fair few games at 6, but I remember him best at 1.

Also think if Hull FC would of played Richard Horne at fullback from a young kid he would of turned out to be world class.

Good shout, was at the heart of all things Bradford in there success during S.L

Mark McLinden since every one else is throwing in the best they have seen at there club

Tomkins is the most talented. One of the only FB's who can just create something out of nothing.

Radlinski was my hero growing up as a kid but I would honestly rather have Tomkins as he is a constant threat. He can chime into the line, make try saving tackles, kick, organise, lead...

The other name that came up was Brent Webb, although personally I'd go with Wellens or Radlinski.

Fullback has long been one of our worst positions relative to Australia - partly because of our fixation with them being defensively sound above all else. Wellens would barely have played as a fullback in the NRL, as he's way too slow - he'd have probably played elsewhere with success, just not fullback. Radlinski I struggle to recall thinking much of at all TBH - certainly at international level. again, way behind the best Aussies.

Tomkins is the first English fullback for a long, long time to have the attacking capability of the best Aussies. I don't care if he hasn't played as long as the others, he'd be my first pick every single time. If he improves his defensive play, he's every bit as good as the best Australia has. If not, I'd still pick him ahead of the others mentioned.

Kris Radlinski - brave, rock solid under the high ball, plenty of pace, superb support play and terrific awareness.

If i had to choose a player other than my own club then it would have to be Paul Wellens - very solid if not the quickest but very dependable.

@ wirequin.

Im a Wigan fan. Thought that was obvious from my username. Iv seen wels play quite a few matches he has had a lengthy career.

I apologise for not having a different opinion and picking a player from the team you follow.