: Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:10 am  

Damo-Leeds wrote:

He’s alright but I thought Sam has played better this term. I think the only competition for young player of the year is between them two with Kallum Watkins coming a close third.

You're joking right ?

Joe Westerman, Kyle Eastmond etc... will have something to say about that.

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:14 am  

Sam Tomkins

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:15 am  

Ashmeister wrote:

Kyle Eastmond

Terrible over rated in my opinion but time will tell whenever he is the class player Eddie and Stevo make out to be. The Wigan players I mentioned haven’t really come across quality opposition and that’s probably one of the reasons why there looking good so far. Eastmond for me is nothing but pace. Watkins on the other hand has shown a lot more potential but was exposed on that world club challenge night.

I think Westerman won something last year?

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:19 am  

Damo-Leeds wrote:

Terrible over rated in my opinion but time will tell whenever he is the class player Eddie and Stevo make out to be. The Wigan players I mentioned haven’t really come across quality opposition and that’s probably one of the reasons why there looking good so far. Eastmond for me is nothing but pace. Watkins on the other hand has shown a lot more potential but was exposed on that world club challenge night.

Kyles main game is his brilliant passing game. Pace is second.

Only down side is his tackling technique and shoulder. However Benji Marshall does'nt do too bad!

Watkins, Ainscough, Eastmond, Burgess, Westerman, Macarsbrook, Tomkins - brilliant youngsters imo who i just hope all keep devoloping in the right way.

Must say Ainscough and Tomkins have Impressed me the most this season.

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:26 am  

Ashmeister wrote:

Kyles main game is his brilliant passing game. Pace is second.

Only down side is his tackling technique and shoulder. However Benji Marshall does'nt do too bad!

Watkins, Ainscough, Eastmond, Burgess, Westerman, Macarsbrook, Tomkins - brilliant youngsters imo who i just hope all keep devoloping in the right way.

Must say Ainscough and Tomkins have Impressed me the most this season.

Like I said it is just my opinion and like every player they a work in progress. To judge a player for good is suicidal during his career especially at the start. Not every player can be a superstar and I’m sure that Eastmond will be in the saints team for years to come with good seasons and bad seasons like Tomkins like Watkins.

But at the moment IMO he’s far too overrated and this is probably influenced by too much natter by the Sky TV team. The sooner we find better commentators for our game the better otherwise where stuck with these numtys who give us a false illusion of our game which is not good for those who look at these three for guidance on the game.

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:41 am  

Damo-Leeds wrote:

The sooner we find better commentators for our game the better otherwise where stuck with these numtys who give us a false illusion of our game which is not good for those who look at these three for guidance on the game.

I second this motion. Petition anyone?

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:16 am  

Ashmeister wrote:

Kyles main game is his brilliant passing game. Pace is second.

Only down side is his tackling technique and shoulder. However Benji Marshall does'nt do too bad!

Where is he this season? Still injured from the Wigan drawn game, was it?

Missing his Ellery Hanley/Jason Robinson impersonations.

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:35 am  

tvoc wrote:

Where is he this season? Still injured from the Wigan drawn game, was it?

Missing his Ellery Hanley/Jason Robinson impersonations.

He's not the next Jason Robinson, that Ainscough lad is the next Jason Robinson, and Penny is the next Martin Offiah. With the next Shaun Edwards in Sam Tomkins as well then the England squad of the future is all set.

The kids are good, but I can't help but laugh are the ridiculous praise our media put on young lads who can score a try within their first 5 appearances.

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:50 am  

Leeds_Rhydon wrote:

He's not the next Jason Robinson, that Ainscough lad is the next Jason Robinson, and Penny is the next Martin Offiah. With the next Shaun Edwards in Sam Tomkins as well then the England squad of the future is all set.

The kids are good, but I can't help but laugh are the ridiculous praise our media put on young lads who can score a try within their first 5 appearances.

When I see Eastmond it reminds me of John Virgo taking off Alex Higgins and Dennis Taylor.

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 11:01 am  

tvoc wrote:

When I see Eastmond it reminds me of John Virgo taking off Alex Higgins and Dennis Taylor.

When I see Eastmond I think of Stevo and Eddie.

Could you blame me?