SirFozzie
06-16-2004, 07:06 PM
Cartman got me Pro Rugby Manager 2004 on his way home from overseas, one of the better rugby games out there, and since the game comes with an editor, I figure that it'd be fun to put together a FOFC side and challenge for glory.
Now, there's 15 players on the field, plus 7 subs on the bench. Just post your name and your position. I will post what the positions are and what the average size and weight is (I have to do some conversion from metric to American standard)
Usual #'s on the field:
(Front Row)
#1 and #3: The PROPS. The big burly guys. Their main job is to push the other team back in a scrum (which restarts a game after a foul, and after a tackle), to lift the player making the catch on a line out.
Key Attributes: Strength, Will and Power
Usual Height: 5'10", Weight: 240 lbs
Compare to: Offensive Tackles
#2: The HOOKER (Right, stop giggling): Another front line guy.. he's a combination big guy and tactician for the team. When the ball gets put into a scrum, his job is to use his feet to hook the ball back to his own side, and is usually the guy throwing the ball in on the line-out.
Key Attributes: Strength, Will and Passing (with feet mostly)
Usual Height: 5'9, Weight: 230 Pounds
Compare to: Center
Second Row:
#4 and #5: The Lock Forward: These are the two powerhouses of the scrum. They generate the force the Props use to push the other team back. When the ball's thrown back in on a line-out, they are the ones who go up and get it.
Key Attributes: Agility, Strength and Will
Usual Height: 6'5, Weight: 245 lbs
Compare to: Offensive Tackle
Third Row:
#6 and #7: The FLANKERS: These two players are positioned one on each side of the scrum. Their role in both attack and defense, around the scrum, and in the loose scrum, calls for mobile, well-built players with stamina and a devestating tackle
Key Attributes:Acceleration, Endurance, tackling.
Usual Height: 6'1", Weight: 220 Lbs
Compare to: Linebacker/Running back
#8 The #8 : A bit of a hybrid role, he can easily detatch himself to a scrum, which gives an important role in attack and defense. It is usually he who controls the ball when it comes out of the scrum
Key Attributes: Power, Endurance, Tackling
Usual Height: 6'3", Weight: 230 Pounds
Compare to: Middle Linebacker
The quarter-backs
#9 The SCRUM-HALF forms the linchpin of any team. Often the first tackler in defence, he's behind every scrum, maul or ruck, trying to get the bal out in order to keep it alive, and maintain movement. His vision of the game influences all tactical choices. He is the defacto leader of the pack
Key Attributes: Passing, Awareness
Usual Height : 5'10", weight: 175 Pounds
Compare to: The Quarterback
#10 The FLY-HALF Is the yang to the Fly-half's yin. He stands close to the Fly half and ultimately directs the game by his choice of tactics, whether moving the ball out wide, kicking into space to generate offense, or bringing the ball forward himself. Usually the Fly-Half will attempt the drop goals and penalties (worth 3 points, a touchdown (called a try) is worth 5, and the conversion is similar to the Extra Point in Football, is worth 2 extra points). We'll need a strong fly-half to get far.
Key Attributes:Awareness, Kicking, Passing
Usual Height: 6 Feet, Weight: 200 pounds
Compare to: The kicker but even more important
The backfield:
#11 and #14 The WINGS are your speed merchants. The winger must use his speed and power in both attack and defense. It attacts maximum attention because he's at the end of many tries. However, he's also sometimes the last man on defence with a chance to stop a try, so he has NO room for error.
Key Attributes: Speed, Agility, Tackling
Usual Height: 6 feet, Weight 200 Pounds
Compare to: The Wide Receivers on offense, and the corner backs on defense
#12 and #13 are the [b] Centres They are far more prominent with the modern game now.. they used to be just a waypoint to get the ball out to the wings, but now he's the hub of the attacking phases, and must have a good all-round game. Teams often use contrasting players at Centre. One who relies on Power, and the other relies on speed.
Usual Attributes: Tackling, Power, Acceleration
Usual Height: 6'2-6'3", Weight: 220 Pounds
Compare to: Strong Safeties on defense
#15 is the Full-Back If the Wings cant stop them, well, you have one last chance. The full back hangs behind play, and tries to be the last gasp tackler on defense. He also cleans up any kicks that go a bit long. On the attacking side, he can come forward and create an overlap, which can generate a lot of offense.
Key Attributes: Kicking, Tackling, Awareness
Usual Height: 6 feet, Weight: 200 Pounds
Compare to: The Free Safety combined with the Punter
Now, there's 15 players on the field, plus 7 subs on the bench. Just post your name and your position. I will post what the positions are and what the average size and weight is (I have to do some conversion from metric to American standard)
Usual #'s on the field:
(Front Row)
#1 and #3: The PROPS. The big burly guys. Their main job is to push the other team back in a scrum (which restarts a game after a foul, and after a tackle), to lift the player making the catch on a line out.
Key Attributes: Strength, Will and Power
Usual Height: 5'10", Weight: 240 lbs
Compare to: Offensive Tackles
#2: The HOOKER (Right, stop giggling): Another front line guy.. he's a combination big guy and tactician for the team. When the ball gets put into a scrum, his job is to use his feet to hook the ball back to his own side, and is usually the guy throwing the ball in on the line-out.
Key Attributes: Strength, Will and Passing (with feet mostly)
Usual Height: 5'9, Weight: 230 Pounds
Compare to: Center
Second Row:
#4 and #5: The Lock Forward: These are the two powerhouses of the scrum. They generate the force the Props use to push the other team back. When the ball's thrown back in on a line-out, they are the ones who go up and get it.
Key Attributes: Agility, Strength and Will
Usual Height: 6'5, Weight: 245 lbs
Compare to: Offensive Tackle
Third Row:
#6 and #7: The FLANKERS: These two players are positioned one on each side of the scrum. Their role in both attack and defense, around the scrum, and in the loose scrum, calls for mobile, well-built players with stamina and a devestating tackle
Key Attributes:Acceleration, Endurance, tackling.
Usual Height: 6'1", Weight: 220 Lbs
Compare to: Linebacker/Running back
#8 The #8 : A bit of a hybrid role, he can easily detatch himself to a scrum, which gives an important role in attack and defense. It is usually he who controls the ball when it comes out of the scrum
Key Attributes: Power, Endurance, Tackling
Usual Height: 6'3", Weight: 230 Pounds
Compare to: Middle Linebacker
The quarter-backs
#9 The SCRUM-HALF forms the linchpin of any team. Often the first tackler in defence, he's behind every scrum, maul or ruck, trying to get the bal out in order to keep it alive, and maintain movement. His vision of the game influences all tactical choices. He is the defacto leader of the pack
Key Attributes: Passing, Awareness
Usual Height : 5'10", weight: 175 Pounds
Compare to: The Quarterback
#10 The FLY-HALF Is the yang to the Fly-half's yin. He stands close to the Fly half and ultimately directs the game by his choice of tactics, whether moving the ball out wide, kicking into space to generate offense, or bringing the ball forward himself. Usually the Fly-Half will attempt the drop goals and penalties (worth 3 points, a touchdown (called a try) is worth 5, and the conversion is similar to the Extra Point in Football, is worth 2 extra points). We'll need a strong fly-half to get far.
Key Attributes:Awareness, Kicking, Passing
Usual Height: 6 Feet, Weight: 200 pounds
Compare to: The kicker but even more important
The backfield:
#11 and #14 The WINGS are your speed merchants. The winger must use his speed and power in both attack and defense. It attacts maximum attention because he's at the end of many tries. However, he's also sometimes the last man on defence with a chance to stop a try, so he has NO room for error.
Key Attributes: Speed, Agility, Tackling
Usual Height: 6 feet, Weight 200 Pounds
Compare to: The Wide Receivers on offense, and the corner backs on defense
#12 and #13 are the [b] Centres They are far more prominent with the modern game now.. they used to be just a waypoint to get the ball out to the wings, but now he's the hub of the attacking phases, and must have a good all-round game. Teams often use contrasting players at Centre. One who relies on Power, and the other relies on speed.
Usual Attributes: Tackling, Power, Acceleration
Usual Height: 6'2-6'3", Weight: 220 Pounds
Compare to: Strong Safeties on defense
#15 is the Full-Back If the Wings cant stop them, well, you have one last chance. The full back hangs behind play, and tries to be the last gasp tackler on defense. He also cleans up any kicks that go a bit long. On the attacking side, he can come forward and create an overlap, which can generate a lot of offense.
Key Attributes: Kicking, Tackling, Awareness
Usual Height: 6 feet, Weight: 200 Pounds
Compare to: The Free Safety combined with the Punter