Juju
whats the bet if Locke's 77m 1st pass over the sideline had of been a try assist Locke would of tweeted "suck it Tomkins"
Gizzyfan
Why look for negatives in a positive message. Good on Locke.
Still, I like to think Tomkins' first response after Shaun Johnson's try was "Bollocks. But I can't wait to run off this guy next year..."
Matulino's Left Shoulder
I'm more glad Manu implied Matulino would be a Warrior in 2014.
SkinnyRavs82
surfin
Read an article earlier in the week about Tomkins not having any contact with his new team mates before the semi was played, "because they are still the opposition" got to love that attitude of we aren't going for the same result yet. Also good to see that now it's done and dusted they get the chance to meet without the competition between them. Stamp of approval from Manu especially will mean heaps back here as well.
Sup42
They all look like someone has gone up to them and Said " Can you three pose for a photo for the Warriors and forget you're meant to hate each other this week......CHEESE "
Rick O'Shay
Contributor
Earned him a few brownie points from me. After reading his article and seeing this, maybe someone has had a good chat with him. ME perhaps?
¿N. ig-mah¿
I find it quite interesting what the players are wearing. So many have been outspoken about professionalism and dressing up to represent the team. No hoodies for Ben and Manu, and a tie for the guy who is coming here to teach us about professionalism.
I'm sure there is no devious choriography to this photo, but it is a good look.
I'm not sure I have ever seen Mutts in a suit jacket, or Manu in a shirt collar.
Inruin
would love to have seen a reply from Tomkins - 'thanks man, um, who are you and what crap?'
SkinnyRavs82
Sup42
Like an admirer you didn't know you had " Sorry about all this crap between us "
Nek Minute the Family pet is dead and being posted to you
surfin
SkinnyRavs82
Why is this even an article? Pretty sure its all common practice for many athletes anyway. Lots like to trade messages prior to games against the other and have a bit of fun But are always friends in the end but yes they stay professional as such before and during a game then enjoy whatever when its all said and done
mode81
Awesome pic, looks like Tomkins is thinking 'don't crush me fellas'!
..great stuff, looking forward to see Tomkins in the NRL nines.
Inruin
I thought it looked like one of those Mafia type pictures, 'Just smile for the camera Sammy, now act normal, We're just going for a little walk outside, we got a message from Mr. Locke to give you.'Awesome pic, looks like Tomkins is thinking 'don't crush me fellas'!
Maraea
I think Tomkins will fit in well at the club and be a fantastic FB for the Warriors and Locke will move on at the end of 2014. I don't think that Tomkins will have the same sort of impact on the entire club in the same way that a player like SBW would have (did you see the article of Waerea talking about going back to union? wth - Williams), I think the Warriors players coming back from being in a positive camp with the Kiwis will have more of that kind of impact than Tomkins. I've hated the build up to his eventual arrival its not like Warriors fans haven't been built up before only to suffer another disappointment, quite sick of the disappointment. If he can come in and be the best FB the Warriors have ever seen I'll be happy enough with that. Locke moving on to a better situation to play the position he prefers, I'll be happy enough with that too.
Lord Gnome of Howick MBE
Tompkins plays like a 6 anyway, so there may be room for both in the team.
Freddie Futler
I personally think that Webb was our best ever fullback and still cannot fathom why we let him go.
Hope we dont do the same to Tomkins.
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