
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

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