So many seem to think the precocious, irksome Tomkins junior is the new messiah at FB......and on attacking ability he offers much. However, I bet Bailey wishes [ithis[/i lad had been the FB at Wembley.
Another Leeds v Saints final methinks.

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Assuming he's playing full back the forwards will probably be thinking 'chance would be a fine thing.'

To be fair, although Deacon has a better kicking game, I'd be happy to see Tomkins start at FB. His kick returns are nothing special and he isn't big enough to stop most players going straight over the top of him.

Don't mistake this for having a pop at Tomkins; if I were coaching Wigan I'd have him at 6 and get the ball to him as much as possible.

Seriously ....I agree.

Sam certainly has you lot worried. Obsessed!

He's an exciting young player and one of our best hopes of beating the Auusies.

But Billy Slater full back extraordinaire he is not.

Further proof that the only good thing to ever come out of Nantwich........is the A51!

Agreed. Having watched wigan for over 25 years this lad could turn out to be one of the best ever to play for the club. He is prone to the odd mishap just like for the fox try last night. Hes still a kid.

As for beating the Aussies, I think last year at home proved we are as far away as we have ever been.

I can see while Joel Tomkins can rile the opposition supporters but to be fair his tactics down the years are not in the same league as Bailey!

Now be perfectly truthful, have you ever actually watched a game of Rugby League. You may hate this kid (for obvious reasons) but to dismiss him as you have is nothing short of idiotic. Credit where its due, I dont thinkj he is in the McGuire league yet but he WILL get there.

Tomkins (S) is an annoying little shizer but without doubt has a bucket load of talent and has one of the best sidesteps I think I’ve seen.

Defensively he’s weak and needs to improve that side of his game greatly.

A full back he aint though, the kid’s a stand-off through and through.


Still has a punchable face.

Tomkins is certainly a talent but he has the attitude that could seriously overwhelm that. He wouldn't be the first player to waste their career if he lets his ego overwhelm his ability and, lets face it, the Tomkins breed clearly isn't the brightest on that side of the Pennines.

He has to work on his defence no matter which position he is playing in. Teams will soon start "spotting" him if he doesn't develop a sound technique - something that Rob Burrow did very quickly.