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<blockquote data-quote="EdBirch" data-source="post: 994641" data-attributes="member: 82736"><p>Hey, I'm 180cm and average between 100-104kg (though i do want to get bigger and fitter) and play 8. I played a lot of positions (4-7 & 11-15) before i finally settled on 8. I don't find height to be such an issue as it gives a lot of advantages such as lower CoG, lower tackle height etc. I moved to 8 when i added a bit of weight and i've never looked back. Adding explosive training will help as a line out jumper and around the park. I make my ball carrying and tackling my point of difference. If you enjoy the position, turn your attributes in your favour and build your game around them. If i were to move, i guess it would be 12 as it's the next best thing after back row.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EdBirch, post: 994641, member: 82736"] Hey, I'm 180cm and average between 100-104kg (though i do want to get bigger and fitter) and play 8. I played a lot of positions (4-7 & 11-15) before i finally settled on 8. I don't find height to be such an issue as it gives a lot of advantages such as lower CoG, lower tackle height etc. I moved to 8 when i added a bit of weight and i've never looked back. Adding explosive training will help as a line out jumper and around the park. I make my ball carrying and tackling my point of difference. If you enjoy the position, turn your attributes in your favour and build your game around them. If i were to move, i guess it would be 12 as it's the next best thing after back row. [/QUOTE]
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