Egg Chasing wrote:
If you think Bibby, Hankinson and Zak are better centres than Watkins then I don't really know what else to say as your RL knowledge is clearly rather poor.
Bibby has an eye for the try line but isn’t good enough in other areas (maybe better as a winger?)
Hank is solid in defence but nothing spectacular, his place kicking is the best part of his game.
Hardaker is a better full back but he’s gone pretty well at centre and his versatility is something that is needed in a salary capped sport.
Gildart is the best of what we have, question marks get raised about his size but it’s not hindered him in Superleague and he’s gone well in internationals.
On his day Watkins was easily better than all 4, that time however is long gone. It’s obvious he’s still better than Bibby and Hank but I’m not sure I would take him over Zak. Zaks younger, has less miles on the clock and no major injury history. The fact he can cover full back is also a massive bonus and I would definitely take Gildart over him now.
I don’t think anyone is questioning Watkins or his talent but his body seems to have slowed considerably and I’m not sure he would be worth the cap spend in a position we are fairly strong in (although that could change quickly if the Gildart and French rumours are true).
