Shaun must have been waiting for 2 years to say this. If Maguire had spoken out at the time after filthy and dangerous tackles by Peacock, Meli, Raynor, Ablett and others there would be no need for him to say this now.

I agree.

I read a small piece on Edwards in some newpaper where it's quite clear that he now hates looking in the mirror after having his jaw and nose broken umpteen times. It has affected him mentally for sure.

And without a doubt it's quite clear that Sam is the best British player for a generation at least, who could effectively have his career cut short by some lump swinging an arm higher than he should.

I always feel for players like Burrows of Leeds. The little lads being thrown around for fun almost, by burly forwards.

Surely though refs are aware that some players are targetted ?

It has been in our game since further back than I can remember. I can just remember when visiting teams 'cut up rough' at Central park and the shout used to go up to "Get him Mac !"

hel have to wear a huge padded head mask

Dear god, some awfully wet people watch this game. I played the game for 20 years and got banged all over the place and never moaned once, and I didn't get paid for it. I'm surprised someone like Wane has come out with this garbage and how many people have agreed.

As many have said before this is vintage Nathan Brown talk from 2011 and 2010, I feel every player takes their fair share of dirty and high shots Sam may get more than other's as he's so elusive it frustrates defenders but then the way he runs and his size exaggerates the impact compared to high shorts Mossop may receive so they are more noticeable. I know Wane has a big personal attachment to Sam and I can understand he want's to protect his best asset no one want's to see scummy player's like Carl Ablett attempt to cause serious injuries.

Oh, boo hoo.

Good god, is this RL we're talking about?

Tomkins does get quite a bit of niggly play against him, that's why I don't blame him for kicking out etc, he should get dealt with when he reacts though.

You're right - he should. But it amuses me that so many posters who are quick to complain about his attitude, his hitting out etc, are equally quick to dismiss the foul play against him, by saying he deserves it or "it's called RL", and so on.

What about protection for the referees when Tomkins bags them for every decision that goes against him????

That time he decked Phl Pentham was uttelry despicable, I agree. An elbow straight under the chin. And what about that kick he planted right in the middle of Richard Silverwood's face; the guy looked like had a stud-pattern tattoo afterwards. What about that time he chucked Ganson through the window of the video ref suite when he dared disallow a try?

It's a brave ref who penalises Wigan these days.

If that was to happen Wellens would be banned every week.

To be honest Tomkins was a joke against Leeds and should have been sin binned.. I do agree Paul Wellens can be equally as bad at times...

If you'd just tell him to stop impersonating a penguin I'd be happy.

At times? I know Sam has an attitude, but at least he has the quality to go with it. Wellens on the other hand, that guy just moans at the Ref because he moves slower than a slug in treacle.