Tom had another awesome game today however there is still some more to come from him, as people have mentioned he is still very grounded. I hope we can keep him playing well and in the RW&B but I agree with jonh in the aspect that Johnstone will eventually be picked up by an NRL team as he definitely has everything they want in their backs (pace, strength, in air ability and defence).

I thought he was MOM today for his two try saving tackles on JJB and ZH which I still dont have a clue where he come from as they thought so too! All they probably thought they had to do was put the ball down. I hope TJ keeps working hard as he will go all the way (If he keeps it up) and he deserves it!

This guy deserves all the recent accolades that he's been receiving. Hope he has the strength of character to not let it go to his head and develop some sort of prima donna (is that the right word) persona?. We've seen it before. Just carry on playing your natural game Tom and do your best for Trin!!

Try of the season, tackle of the season. Outstanding,

great to see him prove the doubters wrong

It was great vision of him for his pass to Miller, a lot of younger players there may have got try line fever.



His defence in the last couple of games has been outstanding.



A bit too early yet for England I feel, but certainly worth a shout for young Super League player of the year

If Wigan do actually make a move for him I hope we tell them where to go.

What a statement of intent that would be!

No, he didn't score it! He beat the entire Leeds team on his own, but then gave it to Mason who scored!



One of us has a corrupted memory!

We seem to suddenly have one of SL's hottest properties on our hands - hopefully MC will send any suitors packing and we'll get a few good seasons out of the lad before he makes his next move.

When talking to Mopsey a few weeks back he gave a name for players like Tom but I can't recall what it was. Basically he liked Tom but wasn't sure that his kind of player would make it because they didn't really know the fundamentals.



I think he was and please correct me if I'm wrong saying that Tom arrived in the game late and had a lot to learn. From what I undestand he joined Staningly quite late and was banged on the wing for obvios reasons and was then signed by us for the same reasons. I'm assuming this was the reason why some pundits thought he was suspect, especially with his defence and positioning.



Whether this is right or wrong it no longer matters as Tom has shown an incredible ability to learn (he's only 20!). So to answer your question, given time I reckon Tom could play anywhere in the back line. Better still in time he could easily move to S/O as per Graham Steadman and a few others. He's versatile not just because he's a great athlete but for the obvious (to me at least) fact that his greatest muscle is located between his ears.

He already has.

Been confirmed this morning that both Charnley and Sarginson both leaving Wigan at the end of the year.



Lets hope we keep hold of him

If I remember correctly when Carter took over he made a statement of intent that Danny Kirmond was not for sale. He stuck to his word on that since Kirmo was in form, in demand and a firm favourite with the fans. I suspect TJ is now filling the spotlight and a similar statement of intent is what we need. It also reflects the long term ambition of the club.



I do find it interesting to see how people are all pro TJ now. There were a few critics last season. I must admit I always was pro TJ but thought it would take more time for him to blossom.



I think his worst game was last year away to Hull KR in the normal season. He was found wanting in defence, although probably to some degree not helped by those around him. I kept telling myself he is only young, he needs time to develop, be patient. Well that turnaround was quicker than I expected. He has learnt very quickly and very well. I wonder if that is the Brian Smith influence, the players around him or just overall self confidence.



I love what Tom is doing at the moment and along with England is a clear contender already for our player of the year.