People are saying hes only the best british second row in super league, what imports are ahead of him?

When Joel Tomkins turned his back on our sport for money, I said we have a better second rower and rugby player for matter in Farrell who was on a lot less money, he has certainly proved me right.

I don't know if he's better, but he'll be cheaper. I hope in a few years he emulates J.Tomkins, however Tomkins had speed to burn which is rare in back rowers.........

if i remember correctly farrell is or was faster than joel.

And goes to union?

Really? I find this hard to believe............ maybe its true................. I just re-call the Tomkins full lengther at Wembley



Well he's playing centre though isn't he? He doesn't play in the pack.........

Joel was probably the middle ground between Hock and Faz. He played on the edge like Hock in attack but had a workrate similar to Faz.

He probably didn't do the things those two do well quite to the level they do but as an alround forward he was exceptional. I don't think we'd seen the best of him either tbh but we certainly never would have done at centre.

he might be in a couple more seasons,westwood and a fit again gareth ellis is the best 2nd row pairing england should use.
if he continues his form throughout the season then he might sneak a place in the squad but the likes of hock would probably pip him to that as they have a bit of x factor.
a good player with a good work ethic but probably a season or two before he is near the finished article.

He got an early shout from Chris Irving and the others on "backchat" for MOS, along with Peacock (who is also having a great season, from the games I've seen).

And Sinfield from Danny Lockwood



That can't have been serious especially given he mentioned his Catalans performance as a highlight. Sinfield himself slated his performance and errors in the post match interview.

Sinfield plays well in 'really big' games for Leeds and as there aren't any of them in the regular season he'll never win the MOS.

You just know that Ablett and/or JJB will pop up in the squad and probably the team too.

I wouldn't pcik Westwood, Hock or Buchanan personally, I'd let the younger players have a crack at the Aussies like Farrell, Bateman, Whitehead, Hughes etc....