Gareth Widdop fast becoming the next big thing

[PaulyTom]

I just want to congratulate Gareth Widdop on his development under Craig Bellamy and the Storm. I have been very impressed with Widdop at Five Eight and he has been one of the best Five Eights in the NRL over the first 4 rounds.

He is growing with every game and his touches are sublime at times.

England will have something special in Widdop and playing behind Ellis , Burgess, Graham and the rest of the English big men should thrive.

 

[BDGS]

Yes, Widdop has always impressed whether it be at fullback or 5/8th.

There was only one 'bad' game i have ever seen him play and i think that was against the kiwis while playing for England

 

[Season vet]

Man of the match performance.

 

[1 Eyed TEZZA]

Kyle who?

 

[aqua_duck]

I rate Widdop on the same level as the likes of Myler and Tomkins

 

[stormbati]

He's also very dangerous around the ruck. Kicking game is non-existant at the moment but his got a lot of time and with guys like Cronk and Smith in his team, the attention won't be on him too much.

 

[PRW]

Not quite the finished article, but won't be far off if he acquires a kicking game!

 

[blukablu]

1. Tomkins
6. Widdop
7. ???
9. Roby

Whose the front runner for the number 7 jersey? Myler?

 

[aqua_duck]

I reckon Widdop to fullback, Tomkins 5/8th and Myler halfback

 

[roughyedspud]

just read 2 write ups of the game,SMH & telegraph, and widdop got just 1 mention.........interesting

 

[PaulyTom]

He is turning a lot of heads on TV and radio. Frequently his name is mentioned and they only say good things.

 

[Indelible]

This bloke has been very impressive. All England need is a good coach to take advantage of their talent.