Re: Makinson and Percival : Sat Apr 25, 2015 1:09 pm  

Makinson, whilst inconspicuous, is proficient, determined and - most importantly - he gets the job done.

A bit like a Mafia hitman.

Re: Makinson and Percival : Sat Apr 25, 2015 2:36 pm  

Offside Monkey wrote:

Think he was actually a centre the majority of the time, although he's never seen senior action in that position.

I'm only going off what I've read from interviews with him. He has said he played both and he also said, originally certainly, that he preferred fullback.

Re: Makinson and Percival : Sat Apr 25, 2015 10:21 pm  

SaintsFan wrote:

I'm only going off what I've read from interviews with him. He has said he played both and he also said, originally certainly, that he preferred fullback.

If he was a star in the under19s (his try scoring ratio was very high, I remeber) then they probably moved him where they'd get the most use. He definitely wasn't a winger, though.

Re: Makinson and Percival : Sat Apr 25, 2015 10:31 pm  

Percival just brought a touch of class and shows what we need on the other side too.

Makinson had a great game. I had my doubts about him being full back but he's showed a glimpse last night that he can do well in that position.

Re: Makinson and Percival : Sat Apr 25, 2015 10:56 pm  

Offside Monkey wrote:

If he was a star in the under19s (his try scoring ratio was very high, I remeber) then they probably moved him where they'd get the most use. He definitely wasn't a winger, though.

Yes, he said he had never played on the wing before doing so at first grade. I think the job he has made of it shows he has both talent and application, which is also why I think he should be left at fullback to grow into the role. He is showing very good signs there.

Re: Makinson and Percival : Sat Apr 25, 2015 11:12 pm  

I must say I was very against moving Makinson to fullback initially, but he has impressed me and is showing real signs of being able to fully adopt and grow in the role. He is a truly talented player.

I wouldn't at this point move him back even after Wellens is fit.

Re: Makinson and Percival : Sun Apr 26, 2015 8:26 am  

Maybe we've moved T-Mak to FB because we know Lomax is done? Perhaps KC feels Tommy can learn his trade at FB in the next few months before the real part of the season kicks in?

Re: Makinson and Percival : Sun Apr 26, 2015 9:01 am  

Saint Simon wrote:

Maybe we've moved T-Mak to FB because we know Lomax is done? Perhaps KC feels Tommy can learn his trade at FB in the next few months before the real part of the season kicks in?

I'm sure your right. There is no way that Saints will sign a Fullback at this stage of the season. It gives Tommy the chance to settle in and perhaps then we can look at a big winger that KC was on about for next season.

Re: Makinson and Percival : Sun Apr 26, 2015 2:57 pm  

wirefox wrote:

I'm sure your right. There is no way that Saints will sign a Fullback at this stage of the season. It gives Tommy the chance to settle in and perhaps then we can look at a big winger that KC was on about for next season.

We have tried to bring a fullback in this year.

Tommy was a centre originally. I like Tommy and called for him to play fullback when Lomax got injured but for me he's a great player to cover fullback but Imo isn't a fullback.

His defence At fullback is top class and was unsung hero in the grand final for that game saving tackle he made wbich Imo was worldclass. He's safe under the high ball and his work ethic and attitude is second to none but I don't think he's good enough on kick returns at the moment and hasn't the natural ability to to chime into the line like a top fullback.

Maybe a extended run might improve this part of his game but I've always thought his kick returns isn't crash hot at fullback.

So for me, I'm happy to have him as cover but I prefer tommy on the wing where he's a deadly finisher. Take them one handed tries away last year and we might have finished a little lower in the league.

Re: Makinson and Percival : Sun Apr 26, 2015 6:29 pm  

St pete wrote:

Maybe a extended run might improve this part of his game but I've always thought his kick returns isn't crash hot at fullback.

I really can't think of a better kick return than to score a try with one. But hey-ho, I suppose some people are never happy!