Okay, so I’ve been meaning to dig into Freddie Steward’s game for a while now. He’s been such a big name in rugby lately, and I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. So, I grabbed a bunch of game footage and started watching.
First Impressions
First thing I did? Watched a highlight reel. You know, just to get a general sense of his style. Man, this guy is everywhere! Big tackles, strong carries, and always seems to be in the right place at the right time.
Diving Deeper
But highlights only tell you so much, right? So, I picked out three full matches to really analyze. One from the Premiership, one international, and one, I just chose randomly. I wanted to see how he performed consistently, not just in the flashy moments.
- I focused on his positioning in defense. How quickly did he react to kicks? Where did he stand in the defensive line?
- Then, I looked at his work under the high ball. Was he secure? Did he ever drop any?
- I also paid close attention to his tackling technique. Was he going in high or low? Was he wrapping up effectively?
- Finally, when his team had the ball, I watched how he supported the attack. Did he offer himself as a running option? Did he make any line breaks?
Taking Notes and noticing the patterns
As I watched, I jotted down notes, simple stuff. Things like, “Great take under pressure,” or “Missed tackle – went too high.” I am not a pro, so my notes were pretty basic, haha.
After each match, I reviewed my notes. I started to see some patterns. Like, he’s incredibly brave under the high ball, almost always comes down with it. But sometimes, he can get caught out of position when the other team moves the ball quickly.
Final Thoughts
It is just my silly oberservation, Ok? Don’t take me too seriously.
After all this watching and note-taking, I’ve got a much better appreciation for Freddie Steward’s game. He’s not just a highlight-reel player; he’s got a solid all-around game. Sure, there are things he can improve on, but that’s true for any player. It was a fun little project, and I feel like I learned a lot about what makes a top fullback tick!
