Mathers. .

Hodgson is a good signing for us. Well experienced player, and like the other aussies, will most likely play at a whole new level than what we've seen him play in SL so far under Tony Smith. His experience will rub off on the younger players as they come through the ranks and will replace him when he retires.

Funnily enough, I've only ever liked Sam Tomkins when he played for England. Hate him at Wigan, and now he's proving to be a small fish in a very big pond when it comes to Internationals.

good player..why do you ask??we are on about full backs

Yes. The fullback roll has changed over recent years. A modern fullback is all about pace and attacking threat, yes they need to be able to defend, but the game has moved on now from Wellens and Briscoes style of fullback play. Top fullbacks now have the style of Slater, Hayne, Tomkins, Hodgson

Never mind Tomkins ability as a player (which is considerable, let's be fair) but what is the deal with calling him 'Sam' all the time. Yes yes yes, I know his brother plays in the same team but all this 'Sam' this and 'Sam' that is a little bit paternal for my liking.

He's a sportsman so he should be getting calling by:-

His last name: Tomkins
His full name: Sam Tomkins
A mixture of the two: Tomksins (S)
His nickname: The Jellyfish

'the little rat'

these threads are pointless.
As anyone who wouldnt take Slater or Hayne wants to give their head a wobble.

re: Tomkins; its fair to say he will become a great player, especially as a full back. A better player in time than Hodgson? I reckon so