He was. Pat Richards was at fullback that day.

Sam Tomkins is a rare thing, a genuine world class british back.

I have no doubt he will wow the aussies down under.

Its just a pity for me Eastmond suffered with knocks in the second half of the season, as he is potentially our second world class back.
Unfortunately his development is currently on hold due to injury.

You can't say good things about Eastmond on here.
You will get all the critics of him coming on here slagging you and Eastmond off.

I thought Eastmond was ahead of Tomkins in terms of ability last season it's a shame hes had a hard time with injuries as he is an outstanding player.

The kid is all class but if you say that on here 9 times out of 10 you will get criticised and calling him a broken biscuit and so on.

bit harsh that as they are very much chalk and cheese

eastmond , when fit and in the zone is a very dangerous act

Sadly I don't think we'll see Eastmond in RL long enough to make the comparison between him and Tomkins.

I'd love to be proven wrong though.

Sam Tomkins ripped us to shreds. I don't like the guy as he epitomises everything about Wigan, but he is absolutely top class. Everytime he got the ball I cringed expecting him to break our line. He could have a huge Four Nations tournament especially if he plays at full back.

He was playing Stand Off at the DW and your absoutley correct he is far more dangerous at Full Back.

Until Eastmond toughens up, he won't last a full match with the rugger buggers running into him.

I agree, i also thought kyle was a little ahead of tomkins last year and also for the early part of the season as kyle was on fire but tomkins then raised the bar.

Sam tomkins was the best english player in super league last year by a mile.

I don't personally like Sam Tomkins. However, there is no way I could possibly knock his talent as a Rugby League player. I don't think he's there yet as he has things to learn, but there is no doubt that he will be a world class player in years to come.

Why? Have you ever met him?

About sums it up!!

Only problem is we get talent like Eastmond and Tomkins and then look to put them down at every chance! Tomkins is awesome and when he is on form like last night he can be virtually unplayable!
As Cunningham was in his prime!

I was referring to his on-field personna. Not his social attributes.