You'd think 3 of those will be past their best by the time the next world cup comes around.

Two of them already are

Id be amazed if walker isnt considerably better than 3 of that list when the world cup comes around, and Hardakers proved you cant trust him to be available for selection from one day to the next. Think theres every chance walker could be englands world cup fullback

Not sure where the comments about him needing to prove himself in superleague come from, he hasnt just played well against a 12 man Leigh team or against Barrow in the cup, he has played brilliantly in superleague, rightly winning m.o.m's against some of the best teams in the comp. In the grand final, the biggest game of our season, he was flawless, in bad conditions, he cought absolutely everything, looked dangerous, and made a lovely break leading to one of our trys.

The point about hype is clearly missed when a good display against a 12-man mid-table championship team starts this thread.....

So you cant see the lads class most weeks???

I see glimpses of real promise. I've no doubt he has potential, but he's a mile off the finished product yet. More than anything I hope Walker himself realises that he has a lot of improving to do, otherwise when he's 22 or 23 we'll be talking about him the same way as Sutcliffe, or Williams at Wigan seems to be heading.

My other concern is that he needs to bulk up, whatever position he ends up in, and hopefully he can do that without losing his edge.

If you read what I put in the OP I started this thread to have a bit of positivity on the board, his MOM performance may have prompted the thread but is a genera thread not just a thread about the game against Leigh.

Walker was a joy to watch. It was against a mediocre Leigh side, but there were things which said class all over – pace, balance, timing, awareness. And he does it without seeming to bust a gut.
You are still a HB short though, Lilley was anonymous. If he can’t stand out at that level he is going to struggle.

Why can't people just see walker for what he is, a talented young lad with a lot of potential and time to prove it.

Just be happy, support him and not get too carried away.

Walker just looks like a class act. Obviously lots to work on but he has all the raw materials.

His performance in the grand final just shows what he has in his locker as does his brief performance in Australia.

Hopefully he can now put some games together without injury.

Golding on the bench is good option as he covers pretty much all the backs and hooker where he looks a useful option.

I can’t see anything wrong or that needs too much improvement as it stands. He has a very good reading of the game already. He looks more accomplished than quite a few other FB’s running around in SL already.

However, he has the potential to make quite a name for himself. If we (the next manager) can work towards utilising his potential offensive threat, he could turn out to be a very, very good player.

Jack got found out last night. It’s all well and good playing against 12 men and looking good when the team gives you the space. But Huddersfield completely took him out the game last night, had 2/3 people tackling him when he attempted to return kicks and he was awful in defence. Golding is far better right now defensively.

Jack is still a teenager and as such will have inconsistency in his game as people like Sinfield, Maggsy and Burrow had when they first came into the team. Walker is outstanding and nobody will convince me otherwise.

You agree with me, then close your eyes and put your fingers in your ear screaming “lalalalalala not listening”. Right.

What we need right now is stability and strong defensive performances. Not inconsistency. I’m not doubting Jack’s potential, just saying it as I saw it last night. Jack was subbed after a poor defensive performance and wouldn’t have returned had it not been for the injury to Myler.

The lad has to develop and only way that happens is by playing. Overall his defence is good , i agree Golding is a better defender at this time but Walker is overall the better full back and is the best option to play there but as he is still so young he will inevitably need to drop out for a week or 2 every now again. He is still learning his trade.

Hes had some tremendous games in SL so to say its ok doing it against 12 men Championship teams isnt a fair comment.

Lets all remember how young the lad is. Ive seen him cone thru from 16s and hes an outstanding prospect.