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From the very little I've seen of Billy Walters, he seems like a tough, competitive sort of player who will fight for everything. I've also noticed that he likes to push up and support through the middle. But for anyone who has seen him play more than I have, can you shed some light on his strengths and weaknesses as a player?
Does he posses much skill? Is he creative? How is his defense? Does he have much speed and footwork? Is he able to play other positions besides five-eighth and dummy half? Would he be able to play fullback or centre?
I'm pretty neutral on signing him, as I imagine he would be fairly cheap. It would also be a cool situation having his father as coach, but does he have the ability to become a permanent first grader? Otherwise It would be pretty awkward if his dad doesn't pick him.
I love watching Walters play, he's a smart player and he's self made that's the two things I like about him. The try that stands out for me that shows his smarts was Easts got a penalty probably 30m out and everyone turned around, Walters took the tap and ran 30m to score untouched. Poor awareness from everyone but him.
Colts with Easts in 2013, then BRL finally ISC in 2015 and then four years of ISC before he got an NRL start. He fights and persists.
Won't play 200 NRL games or Origin but he's the type of player that can play 20 games a year and no problems, low maintenance and be your Sean Rudder or Perry.
He was back running last week too.