LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
NRL enthusiasts are in a heated debate following Roosters coach Trent Robinson's reaction to a 'naive' question about James Tedesco's 'SuperCoach' performance.
Tedesco, who was sidelined last week due to a concussion, saw Robinson pivot to move Joey Manu into the fullback position, where he shined by running over 300 meters, setting up a try, and breaking 11 tackles in a standout performance against the Knights.
With Tedesco's return to the No.1 jersey for the upcoming match against the Storm, Robinson made it clear that the Blues and Kangaroos fullback is still his top pick.
Despite Tedesco's impressive track record, fans are starting to question if his peak years are in the past, especially as Manu consistently dazzles when given the opportunity to play fullback.
While Manu's own statistics as a fullback are remarkable, Robinson understands that there's more to the position than just numbers.
Thus, Tedesco will retain his spot as the Roosters' No.1, while Manu will continue to hold down the fort at centre until his rumored departure to Japanese rugby at the end of the season.