I thought the adverts were cringeworthy, but I think that about a lot of Sky's presentation.

It makes perfect sense though, if part of the 'package' that kept Sam in the game was attempting to ensure that he receives as much personal media promotion as he might get in the other code. Unfortunately, there just aren't many TV openings for that kind of publicity in RL (I've seen Andy Farrell on telly more often since he went to union than when he was at Wigan, just because he's usually in the background for Saracens and England RU reports on the BBC sport) and, essentially, Sky is the only national option (that's not on at 3.15am everywhere but the North).

Were there all these complaints when Sculthorpe was paid by Gillette, or when Burrow and Sinfield appear on The Superleague Show,.

Maybe they would prefer Peacock, and Roby who can't string two coherent sentences together to be given the gig.

God help us if Peacock ever gets a job like this when he finishes, its embarrassing enough watching his interviews.

Don't get the massive problem for everyone, he might not be likeable to all, I reckon hes just a normal young bloke and I'm pleased he's doing well, I wonder how this deal came about though

It was brilliant. Sam is the face of RL according to Eddie. He is exactly the kind of star we need to sell the game.

I apologise for any offence caused by saying you was a Man Utd fan then

I like Sam so I'm pleased about this.

6.30 tonight to see how sam does

Peacock is actually a pretty articulate bloke. Its just the sound of his voice that make him sound thick.

It is him being thick that makes him sound thick

Why is it embarassing? It's RL, not QI.

But the two are not mutually exclusive. However, Peacock reinforces the stereotype that they are.