Dare I say, this seals the Tomkins signing as an average at best move?
Was terribly inconsistent in his first season without ever really reaching any great heights and in his second he's struggled to even make it onto the field.
The point Ari raises is fair and I believe the Warriors have missed him. However, it wasn't like those achievements across the 120 or so minutes is anything to write home about either. He played a key role in Canberra but the Raiders aren't much chop and they're closer to winning a spoon than they are a premiership while the Eels are as hot and cold as any side. Watching that game, I don't think Sam played an integral role and if anything it was the likes of Hoffman, Townsend & Leuluai taking advantage of the Eels vulnerable right edge.
I'm glad the Warriors ponied up the cash and we got to take a closer look at one of the ESL's finest but I don't think Tomkins will go down as one of the best imports or a star of the NRL.