Quote: Magic Superbeetle "Sorry, but you're completely wrong about Makinson. He's top4 wingers in SL imo, and his ability to challenge for kicks is the only reason why we have enough sets on opponents line to score at the moment.
His taking in early carries in a set is his weakness no doubt - but why do we keep insisting on using the tactic of using wingers to take the first few tackles? Its not like any one of the back 3 are particularly strong at it. Its up to the coach to recognise this and change the tactics accordingly. I'll put it another way, Owens is probably the best we have for those early carries - should we continue with him even when Swift is back?'"
Tommy is never top 4 wingers in super league. His kick returns are massive massive factor in our struggles to get any momentum and on the front foot. I like Tommy as his attitude and heart are what we need but he's not a top winger. He's good in defence and on kicks but can't beat a man to save his life. Swifty is better than Tommy but none will ever put a England shirt on.
I do agree with you on letting the wingers take first carries. I'm sure he thinks we have big 17st wingers.