SaintsFan wrote:
As I am sure you have said, and others certainly have said, just because he was good at something as a youngster doesn't mean that develops into the adult game.
I think I saw him play at fullback once at Wakefield I think it was donkey's years ago it seems like now. Or maybe I've gotten even that mixed up. But what I do know is that I have seen him play in the halves and on the wing and so obviously that is where I have formed my impressions of him as a player.
And he doesn't have lightning pace.
It's not that long ago.
A rugby brain and a step are natural abilities, you don't lose them no matter what level you're at. The step may be shut down a lot more often and the brain under more pressure but it doesn't mean they're not there
You're right, he doesn't have lightning pace. However, pace is useless if you can't beat a man, something which Jonny has proved he can do. Also, whilst his top speed isn't as fast as some, he has very good acceleration which allows him to burst away from the defensive line.
He scored 3 tries today, took some huge kicks and didn't do anything wrong defensively. Granted defensively he wasn't tested, but you can only do what is thrown at you.