If I could pick one backrower from any team to play for Saints it would be Joel Tomkins without a doubt.

The best thing about Joel though, is a few years ago, he was consigned to the scrap heap by fans because he wasnt tearing it up at 18/19, but look at him now.

Its what annoys me about so called "fans". if they arent as good as Sam Tomkins at the same age they will never make it.

I do, but that probably doesn't count

I'm not overly worried about Tomkins playing for England, he probably knows that he'll get away with more playing for Wigan (all players playing for big clubs do in the domestic game) than he will playing for England in the lions den and will tailor his game accordingly. Most other players manage it and he doesn't look to be a particularly dumb player.

He's big, he's strong, he's young, fast, agressive and can play the full 80. He tackles a lot and scores tries. Has the odd brain fart in attack. Got in the dream team this season. I reckon he was our 3rd best player over the full season.
If the other forwards are better and keep him out of the 17 the England pack will be hard to beat.

Great player and has a bit of mongrel in him, to ruffle a few feathers.

The first canon shot in the psychological war.

The Aussies aren't kidding anyone. They like their forwards aggressive.

I guess the difference is that Wilkin isn't down under at present but Tomkins is, but I would have thought the difference was obvious.

There is a God after all.

Made them point on both Leeds and Huddersfield sites during the season when he was labbeled a thug! As expected on the Leeds forum got nothing sensible back just the usual drivel!!
Any team in Super League would snatch our hands off if offered Joel. Problem for them can see him following Lockers and staying here a long time!

Did you just call McNamara god

I'm going to ignore whatever you wrote and automatically assume you just retracted calling McNamara god 2.2119140625:5