Am I right in thinking he's not signed a proper first team contract yet?



I thought Kyle did very well today in a side he's still not used to controlling or leading. If he's going to grow and develop beyond the level we saw today then we are in good hands, my only concern being his ability to last a season due to his physical dimensions.



There were on or two moments today when I saw said 'wow' out loud. Like the injection of pace and the pass for Gardner's try. Such a simple skill but it was absolutely clinical.

I agree, he doesnt have th technique of Roby or Lomax but its good to see that he wasnt scared of getting in on people like Matt King (who is a foot taller)



Going forward that turn of speed is immense and he ghosted through two defenders to put Wello in.

Kicking needs to be looked at, it isnt very bad but its rushed and sometimes abit wild.



Overall he had a good first major game.

i cant wait to see him and sam tomkins in the same england team it really is refreshing seeing young british talent coming through and performing like this. who said franchising was a bad thing?

All players do that at some point though, even big ones.



Let's also not forget that he's still only a kid and will get stronger as he gets older. You are right in that he will always find it a challenge to tackle bigger men, but as long as he becomes a competant defender that'll do me.

Hopefully the Warrington game will kick start him onto the next level as he has not had that many superleague games playing for the full 80 min.

I like the Little and Large combination at half back, the potentional of the most dangerous partnership in superleague is a distinct possibilty.



I think we should not expect Kyle to perform MOM week in week out. Mick Potter would probably be quite happy with 2 good performances in every 3.

Once he improves his match fitness and awareness in the next 8 weeks he could turn out to be one sensational player.

Personally, I think people arent giving Eastmond ENOUGH credit for his performance today. Ive seen Long throw upwards of 5 wayward passes, yet set a couple up, score one himself and the board go into overdrive about how good he was.



Yes, we should keep our feet on the ground when it comes to the youngsters but Eastmond was class today, in a team missing its 2 main leaders in Long and Cunningham, he stepped up and orgainsed us like a seasoned veteran against a team on a massive run of form and one that was always going to give everything they had against us.



Matty smith

while i agree with alot of your comments, i think its a bit early to make a judgement, after the next 8 weeks, we'll know for sure, but for now 9/10

Was it three or even tour years ago that I mentioned Eastmond as one to watch.



Superb talent, with pace to burn. I still have reservations about his defence, but I'm sure that can be fixed.



Sort his attitude out and he could go on to be a player that goes right to the top.

who in your veiw is better, eastmond, myler or tompkins ?

Very difficult.

Three different players.



Sam has the step and pace over the distance and is certainly the best defender.

Eastmond is physically stronger and has superb acceleration.

Myler is probably the better kicker/organiser.



All three are very talented played in their own rites, and I suppose it just depends on the team role they are given/required within that structure.



The best of the three.

I'd have Sam because he can probably do that bit more in the defensive role and reads that side of the game so well.



And in the last two years has come out on top in his "battles" at academy level, although I do appreciate that could be due to playing in a better team.



Finally, isn't it great to talk about three talented English half backs and hopefully we'll see them battling it out for places in the GB/England side in the coming years.





There's another young player at Warrington in their academy named Rhys Evans who is well worth watching. He's the best newcomer I've seen this season so far.

There's a surprise.









Is he the lad that plays at Full Back / Centre? I've seen a few clips of him and he reminds me of Jamie Lyon with his acceleration and running style.

That's him, very impressive.

I know Blob you are not JUST a Saints fan.

If you get the chance go and have look at him, he is very good.