He got recalled last weekend and it only got annouced today, as me and a a mate of mine saw him training with the first team sqaud at orrall on monday.

Here here...

As soon as I picked up on the way this thread was going, JR sprung immediately to mind. I remember going to watch a Challenge Cup game back when he first broke into the team and being bemused at how poor he was in his kick defense. I also remember his tackling being poor at times too.

Yet he went on to be one of the greatest players in both codes. In regards to kick and clap, playing at fullback as he did, his kick defence and tackling had to be spot on.

My point is - I can see many similarities between JR and Shaun (at the same stage in their careers!), Shaun has time on his side, an excellent coaching system to work under and ultimately (Insert cliche here)...
Runthrough brick walls for Wigan/Cut him in half and there'd be Cherry and White/etc.

I honestly believe that he has the potential to become a very successful and talented player!

I also think he could be the creative spark in broken play we've missed since Amos' injury.

I like the exciting stuff !

Same could be said about Sam Tomkins, a lot of the time he does his little step off his left foot instead of passing when there's an overlap.

I'm not sure now.

Last season I was a supporter of Ainscough, though I did agree that he had his weaknesses.

Now I am not sure if he will fit into a MM coached team.

Hopefully he will, but I have a nagging doubt.