Re: Sam Tomkins : Sun Oct 03, 2010 1:30 pm  

MacBlondie wrote:

Sam Tomkins will go on to be the best british player we have had in decades.

Eastmond will never be fit to lace his boots unfortuntaley.

bit harsh that as they are very much chalk and cheese

eastmond , when fit and in the zone is a very dangerous act

Re: Sam Tomkins : Sun Oct 03, 2010 3:48 pm  

Sadly I don't think we'll see Eastmond in RL long enough to make the comparison between him and Tomkins.

I'd love to be proven wrong though.

Re: Sam Tomkins : Sun Oct 03, 2010 5:04 pm  

Sam Tomkins ripped us to shreds. I don't like the guy as he epitomises everything about Wigan, but he is absolutely top class. Everytime he got the ball I cringed expecting him to break our line. He could have a huge Four Nations tournament especially if he plays at full back.

Re: Sam Tomkins : Sun Oct 03, 2010 6:07 pm  

TrentBarrett wrote:

I'm sure he was still playing stand off when you played us at the DW could be wrong, but he is more of a threat attacking from fullback.

He was playing Stand Off at the DW and your absoutley correct he is far more dangerous at Full Back.

Re: Sam Tomkins : Sun Oct 03, 2010 6:38 pm  

Cragganmore Kid wrote:

Sadly I don't think we'll see Eastmond in RL long enough to make the comparison between him and Tomkins.

Until Eastmond toughens up, he won't last a full match with the rugger buggers running into him.

Re: Sam Tomkins : Sun Oct 03, 2010 6:43 pm  

TrentBarrett wrote:

I thought Eastmond was ahead of Tomkins in terms of ability last season it's a shame hes had a hard time with injuries as he is an outstanding player.

I agree, i also thought kyle was a little ahead of tomkins last year and also for the early part of the season as kyle was on fire but tomkins then raised the bar.

Sam tomkins was the best english player in super league last year by a mile.

Re: Sam Tomkins : Sun Oct 03, 2010 6:57 pm  

I don't personally like Sam Tomkins. However, there is no way I could possibly knock his talent as a Rugby League player. I don't think he's there yet as he has things to learn, but there is no doubt that he will be a world class player in years to come.

Re: Sam Tomkins : Sun Oct 03, 2010 7:02 pm  

BackrowSaint wrote:

I don't personally like Sam Tomkins. However, there is no way I could possibly knock his talent as a Rugby League player. I don't think he's there yet as he has things to learn, but there is no doubt that he will be a world class player in years to come.

Why? Have you ever met him?

Re: Sam Tomkins : Sun Oct 03, 2010 7:39 pm  

Blobbynator wrote:

Sam Tomkins ripped us to shreds. I don't like the guy as he epitomises everything about Wigan, but he is absolutely top class. Everytime he got the ball I cringed expecting him to break our line. He could have a huge Four Nations tournament especially if he plays at full back.

About sums it up!!

Only problem is we get talent like Eastmond and Tomkins and then look to put them down at every chance! Tomkins is awesome and when he is on form like last night he can be virtually unplayable!
As Cunningham was in his prime!

Re: Sam Tomkins : Sun Oct 03, 2010 7:45 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

Why? Have you ever met him?

I was referring to his on-field personna. Not his social attributes.