He could be made vice captain in 3 or 4 yrs time, ready to step up when Locky calls it a day.

Its a great idea but i have to worry why the hell are the team training at Sale? I assume they are using there facilities etc, not exactly a good idea given the interest they are showing in the younger players in the squad, im sure there are facilities at rugby league clubs that could be used throughout the tournament rather than taking our best young players and delivering them to the exposure of the coaching staff of one of our most ardent poachers of young rugby league players.

Just add it to the list of c*ck ups from the RFL.

I'm shocked tbf that they didn't train at Warrington with Smith being 'in charge'

HJ should be the national stadium!

With Smith in charge you'd think it would be.

It makes a nice change from opposition fans calling him a dirty cocky arrogant little sh*t.

He's very good player, he's articulate and seems to have an intelligent rugby brain. I'm glad people are acknowledging it.

I am a bit concerned that the Kiwis and Aussies will welcome Sam to real International RL. If he can handle it, Sam may come out of the series as, without doubt, the hottest prospect in the game.

I actually love that bit! It's great to have a player who other fans hate. Just like Man U fans loved having Ronaldo or Saints having Long.

Maybe that might persaude Lockyer come over for a year on a pas as you play contract so he can play with his hero Sam.

I am not sure I would be all that chuffed if Lockyer came. There are other players who would do just as good a job as Lockyer on longer deals for less money. Lockyer has gone past his best and I don't want anyone at Wigan who is still not performing at the top of their game for that much money. If he was to come and be at his very best then I would accept but I think we all know he wouldn't be. His defence at times has been shocking even though he is still a quality player don't get me wrong.

There are a few sensible posters I enjoy reading their posts on here from other clubs.

FearTheVee, Billinge_Lump, Saint Simon, Phil-P and the wire fan who's name escapes me, but has Brian Bevan as his avatar are amongst the better ones.

They all contribute to this forum, not always agreeing with our views but in general post constructive comments without being patronising or offensive.

Even McClennan and Billinge Wire have their moments.

The two aren't mutually exclusive you know.

How many fans (regardless of club) haven't acknowledged that Tomkins is a good player? I can't remember seeing any fan on these boards suggest otherwise.