Has he got the skill and guile to break the line with ball in hand though? That is what we need from a halfback together with a ball playing LF in my view.

Let us not forget he has a fair few years of development in front of him.

I think he will take off alot next season, and I mean alot.

What are the respective ages of Tomkins, Eastmond and Myler?

Of course he has, as have Tomkins and Eastmond.
Why do we have to castigate young players.

Let them develop and encourage them.

I've today seen Sam Tomkins give a display that took my breath away (look at the HKR speccies views on their site) but he will make mistakes.
These young players are still learning the game, give them time.

21, 21, 20.

i think he's brought what we needed, another genuine scoring threat, not from set plays but broken play, backing up, that was missing from our squad last year, whether he controls the team, i know its a major part of his position but he's doing exactly what we signed him for, and can't have any complaints about that so far

I listened to your game today and Tomkins sounded unbelievable yet again, they said he caught the ball in his in goal, stepped four and was unlucky not to score.

I dread to think what he will be like when he hits 25+!

I agree I like Myler. But who is going to make the broken play when Briers departs?

Probably not i dont think he has the footwork that Tomkins has however he makes up on this by running great lines which lead to his try on friday. Atleast 3 times a game he will get smashed by trying to hit gaps but he keeps trying to do it and eventually will get rewarded.

Im not sure if we need a LF as Monaghan and Briers can set up a line break. Look at Leeds they are similar to us as they have Burrow and Sinfield who can create the line break and Mcguire will support the break line Myler.

Past it ?

McGuire creates more line breaks for Leeds than the other two.
When Briers eventually does retire I think Myler will develop his all round game like McGuire has done and will be your main go to player, he is naturally very talented and would thrive on the extra responsibility. Briers is very demanding in terms of if he wants the ball he gets it.

The only thing is next year you will have Hodgson, he comes into the line often at 2nd receiver and plays a half backs roll. Myler may see the ball even less.

You definately won't need a ball playing LF.

You have echoed my thoughts supremely. To have a ball playing loose would confuse the on field direction greatly.

you know something that nobody else does 71?

Now 15 tries in 19 league games and 11 assists after the Wakey game

20 tries in 22 games including CC this season.