Being at full back means he can choose when he comes into the attacking line, more often causing some damage than not
He has a great heart and his ability to sweep up kicks behind the line is good
With Radlinski in the coaching set up the rest will come
I believe he'll move back to half back in his later years ala Darren Lockyer

Personally I thought Briers was best of the round (taking nothing away from Sam though)

And no I've not turned from Latics troll to Dire fan before you start

praising Briers on here - think you might need this!

The break near the end of the game would have counted for most of them

Thought he was poor compared to his usual standards, especially under the high ball. I'd have him at 6 with Roberts at 1

Must admit he looked far from being a full back last Friday. I'm was undecided as to whether he should play 1 or 6. He can be very effective coming in to the line in attack, but I think he could do more damage for us at 6 being involved more and orchestrating the play.

I don't think he is defensively good enough or strong enough to play full back. Don't get me wrong you can't fault his desire or committment but he just lacks the size. He was very poor under the bomb, saying that Salford kicked well, but I just think he would do more for us at 6. If he is to stay at 1 he needs to improve under the high ball.