I Thought Tomkins did a great job to be honest, especially dealing with Eddie making numerous daft comments to him in the first interview.

im hoping for a Peacock guest appearance on question time.

Don't get me onto politics but despite appearances could he do any worse than the clowns supposedly in charge?

Quote Jeff the God of Biscuits="Jeff the God of Biscuits"They would have had a Wire player on, but, they're either too old, and have to have a sit down every 10 minutes, or too Ugly [Ratchford to be seen on TV.'" -- wire players too ugly???? nawwww,they picked tomkins too attend the film premiere because of his past acting credits!i mean who could his stunning film debut as the banjo boy in the film Deliverence!!!!he was robbed of an oscar imo! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uzae_SqbmDE

Quote Jeff the God of Biscuits="Jeff the God of Biscuits"They would have had a Wire player on, but, they're either too old, and have to have a sit down every 10 minutes, or too Ugly [Ratchford to be seen on TV.'" -- wire players too ugly???? nawwww,they picked tomkins too attend the film premiere because of his past acting credits!i mean who could his stunning film debut as the banjo boy in the film Deliverence!!!!he was robbed of an oscar imo! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uzae_SqbmDE

I concur. It was a bit incongruous as part of the programme but considering the film is the biggest of the year it is rather heartening to see an RL player there interviewing the stars.

Still not convinced that any of the Warrington players could have done it. Maybe Brett Hodgson who certainly seems the most eloquent. Don't think I have heard Myler talking to the media tbh.

I didn't see the programme, my response was based on the connection between Russell Crowe, the biggest film of the year and possibility of a positive Rugby League connection.

I don't know who we could push in the same manner, but, the more the merrier as long as they do more good than harm. They don't have to be Robert Redford look-alikes just media savvy?

Let's just find some genuine comedian fans to host an RL 'footy show/soccer am' style programme on sky.
Move backchat into Boots and all, use the extra slot for this.

Jonny Vegas maybe

THEY NEED TO BRING BACK THE ALL SPORTS SHOW ON FRIDAY NIGHTS

I am baffled as to why you might think I was fishing. Did I sound insincere? Allow me to clarify....

The issue isn't whether or not anyone at Warrington RLFC or in RL in general could have done a better job. The issue is why, when I expect rugby league news and information on a weekly RL-focussed magazine programme, am I subjected to watching a nervous kid trying to interview Russell Crowe on the red carpet at a film Premiere? Was I watching TMZ? No, it was Sky Sports.

Some people seem to think that all RL exposure is good publicity and get overexcited at the smallest public mention of the sport, like a dog going wild when greeting its owner's return from the shops, but I prefer quality to quantity. If you thought that was 'quality' rather than utterly superfluous, then good on you, but I thought it was truly terrible television.

Should we follow the PFA's lead and get Sam on Question Time, like Clarke Carlisle did for the footballers? I mean, who else in RL could do that, other than Sam? Not many, but who needs to see it? Anyone? I hope not. As far as ex-players go, Brian Carney is a more natural and charismatic presenter than anyone in the history of RL, but I don't want to see him on the red carpet or Question Time, either.

As I have previously posted on this thread, I rate Tomkins highly as a player, person and media personality, but I genuinely think that was diabolical television. Just my opinion, though.

Don't be baffled any longer than is necessary, here goes.

My response to your original post was based on the bluntness of it, "who needs it Nobody" if you allow me to paraphrase it further, (which was a job in itself)

It said nothing about the quality of the show, which indeed would have been lost on me as I don't have Sky Sports and didn't view the programme (as you might find in my subsequent posts). I agree the need to temper the sports' exposure where possible to items that do more good than harm, so indeed I too support quality editorials at the expense of quantity.

Thank you for sharing your opinion, but, I may add that my initial idea that you may have been fishing was also based on your sobriquet and perhaps a wish that RL followed suit....Sports superstar Hollywood A lister Rugby League no thanks, surely not?

That bad taste you’ve got in your mouth is all the sour grapes you’ve scoffed. I know I’m a pie and proud of it, but whether or not, it has to be said he’s the biggest name and advert for our game here, and if you think losing him to Oz is going to be a good thing, you’re wrong. He puts bums on seats and puts the game here on the map. I’d sooner him play for you-men than see him go to Oz or the dark side, but he will!

He gives the game additional media profile. What is the problem?