Would anyone on here have Tomkins in at FB for us instead of Hodgson?

i wouldn't, grander scheme of things and all that.

the monoghonanan bros were on radio manc last week talking hodgo up, monas was of the opinion, that tomkins is probably the best player in the comp, but hodgo is the best fullback out of the two.

I think that's a very accurate assessment.

Sort of agree but in some aspects (especially his ability to read a game) Tomkins is light years behind Mr Burns.

He is also literally years behind him though in experience, and likely to improve with more. I would definitely have Hodgson now over Tomkins now, but Tomkins in 5-10 years time might be even better - who knows.

I really don't think Tomkins should be a full back.

Me neither. Stand off for mine but alongside another more creative half.

Tomkins is definitely a fullback. He chimes in to the line just as well as Hodgson and has pace to burn anyone on the outside on an angled line. His try and assist tally prove this. His problem at the moment is reading the game from a defensive POV and his frailties under the high ball. All of this will come with experience, let's not forget Hodgo has 10 years on the kid.

He could do all that from 6 and then you wouldn't have to worry about the things he can't do at 1.

I know Wigan fans have mentioned his assist rate, I do wonder about this. Is that a sign that he's truly creative eg a stand off, or is it more case of final passes, after he's broke the line on the end of that double dummy runner move they have.

Have to agree to disagree here mate. I think he'll offer a lot more from 1 than 6 but that's my opinion.

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