Quote: vastman "His first outing I feared was a flash in the pan but he’s played well consistently now for three? games in that position and looks a natural.
Don’t think he’s an 80 minute player in that position but spelled with a more conventional 9 he should remain very effective.
What I can’t get my head around is how a clearly creative player like this was exiled onto the wing. He was a HB as a junior and a good one, either he lost interest or all his previous coaches had zero imagination. Only in the British game.
Good spot CC. Though not the first time I’ve seen it, anyone remember Kelly pre SL converting Kenworthy from wing to SH with great success?
By the way nothing wrong with being a winger if that’s what you are but we really need as a sport to spend more time finding out players true positions. I’m convinced 20% of players are out of position, trapped where they were placed often as young as eight.'"
The flair has been coached out of players, as it's all about percentages and field position.
Sam Tomkins is now seen as somewhat of a 'freak', who does off the cuff stuff to release pressure, I think that's why a lot of people like Catalans, they look to play rugby, will be interesting to see if they can replace Maloney, who's been good for them.
There was a time you had Steadman, Fox, Davies, Holding to name a few, who you enjoyed watching, the game has become stale and robotic.
