Re: Sam Tomkins : Sat Aug 17, 2013 7:20 am  

Carlos Alberto wrote:

I can see them offering stupid money for him to stay. I mean, they're screwed without him.

Trying not to be too biased, but it’s not only Wigan that might be sh*agged without him. Can you honestly say that it’s a good thing for SL if he goes?

Re: Sam Tomkins : Sat Aug 17, 2013 10:03 am  

pies-r-us wrote:

Trying not to be too biased, but it’s not only Wigan that might be sh*agged without him. Can you honestly say that it’s a good thing for SL if he goes?

It will be strange I have to admit when Sky will have to advertise a game like Leeds, St Helens, Warrington etc v Wigan instead of V Sam Tomkins. Although I am looking forward to seeing these bright up and superstars that Wigin have gone on about for years.

Re: Sam Tomkins : Sat Aug 17, 2013 10:42 am  

pies-r-us wrote:

Trying not to be too biased, but it’s not only Wigan that might be sh*agged without him. Can you honestly say that it’s a good thing for SL if he goes?

Well, I imagine when Eddie gets over his heartbreak and stops crying for 4hrs every weekend, it should be OK.

Re: Sam Tomkins : Sat Aug 17, 2013 2:17 pm  

pies-r-us wrote:

Trying not to be too biased, but it’s not only Wigan that might be sh*agged without him. Can you honestly say that it’s a good thing for SL if he goes?

I cant really see how. He will still play for England/GB so the only team losing out is Wigan which is obviously a good thing. In general terms losing quality players to the NRL or Union in large numbers isnt good for the game in England. To counter that lot of people have said for a while that having some of our top players playing in the best comp will help our international chances, in the past our top players would go to Aus in the off season but obviously since 96 thats not been possible

Re: Sam Tomkins : Sat Aug 17, 2013 2:42 pm  

curly990 wrote:

Matty Bowen still a good player imo and will rip it up in super league as long as he is fit. Would be a little concerned with him being 32+. I would say he is faster than Billy Slater but not quite as elusive. He would be in my top 5 full backs in the NRL along with Slater, Inglis, Barba & Jarrad Hayne.

I'd guess you don't watch too much NRL and are judging players on past reputation. Their are a few more FB's better than Bowen, Brett Stewert, Kevin Locke and josh duggen are better FB'S than Bowen.

Re: Sam Tomkins : Sat Aug 17, 2013 2:49 pm  

[quote="No1 Saint"]I cant really see how. He will still play for England/GB so the only team losing out is Wigan which is obviously a good thing.

Why?

Re: Sam Tomkins : Sat Aug 17, 2013 2:54 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

I'd guess you don't watch too much NRL and are judging players on past reputation. Their are a few more FB's better than Bowen, Brett Stewert, Kevin Locke and josh duggen are better FB'S than Bowen.

If he was still one of the top players in the NRL he wouldnt be leaving as he'd be taking a paycut to play in an inferior league.

Re: Sam Tomkins : Sat Aug 17, 2013 2:54 pm  

[quote="hillsider"]

Why what?

Re: Sam Tomkins : Sat Aug 17, 2013 5:27 pm  

Bowen has knackered knees doesnt he? Would be chuffed if they traded Tomkins for him!

Re: Sam Tomkins : Sat Aug 17, 2013 5:31 pm  

Why on this gods earth do we have a thread on the saints board about a Wigan player?