Tommy Makinson: St Helens and England winger wins Golden Boot

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Tommy Makinson in action for England
Tommy Makinson has scored four tries in three international appearances for England

St Helens and England winger Tommy Makinson has won the Golden Boot, awarded for performances at international level.

Makinson, 27, scored on his debut against New Zealand in June and added a hat-trick against the Kiwis on Sunday.

He beat James Tedesco, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and Elliott Whitehead to the award, which is handed out by the Rugby League International Federation (RLIF).

Australia's Isabelle Kelly won the inaugural women's Golden Boot.

Castleford and England loose forward Georgia Roche, who won the inaugural Woman of Steel award in October, was on the five-woman shortlist.

Recognition by the RLIF caps a fine season for Makinson after he scored 11 tries as Saints won the League Leaders' Shield and was named in Super League's Dream Team for the 2018 season.

He then followed up his try-scoring debut against New Zealand in Denver with a crucial role in England's series victory over the Kiwis this month.

Full Golden Boot shortlist:

2018 Rugby League International Federation's Golden Boot award
MenWomen
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (New Zealand)Ali Brigginshaw (Australia)
Elliott Whitehead (England)Brittany Breayley (Australia)
James Tedesco (Australia)Georgia Roche (England)
Winner: Tommy Makinson (England)Honey Hireme (New Zealand)
Winner: Isabelle Kelly (Australia)

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  • Comment posted by MikeB, at 22:22 7 Nov 2018

    Number 8. You’re clearly not the messiah just a sad, lonely virgin. What kind of sad pathetic loser you really are. Now shuffle off and blow up your date!

  • Comment posted by JB, at 07:28 8 Nov 2018

    Just to be clear (and for the BBC as they don't seem to know) this award is for the best performances in international games since the last world cup, not the best player in the world.

    On this criteria, Makinson is a worthy winner.

  • Comment posted by Grape Soda, at 23:04 7 Nov 2018

    I have to say, as an Aussie, I was hoping either a kiwi or a pom was going to win this award. If it went to Tedesco then I would have really been questioning the legitimacy of this award. You cant win best international player with only playing 2 games. Hopefully this will teach the Kangaroos to play more end-of-year internationals because this is one boring off-season down here.

  • Comment posted by Capeesh, at 09:26 8 Nov 2018

    Why these Union trolls keep feeling the need to comment on an RL site is beyond me,can we kick them into touch,they'd no doubt applaud that!

  • Comment posted by AndyB_MOT, at 08:59 8 Nov 2018

    @44 The concept that people might enjoy other sports than football is lost on some on these pages.

    In fact, shock horror, some of us even watch football AND other sports!

  • Comment posted by farthrum, at 08:51 8 Nov 2018

    Whatever the rights and wrongs of Makinson winning this award, rugby league needs more international matches. Nothing could be clearer.

  • Comment posted by jp, at 22:34 7 Nov 2018

    Congratulations.

  • Comment posted by Chris, at 22:02 7 Nov 2018

    Worlds best player's a bit of a stretch, but he's had a fabulous season for Saints & England. Good lad.

  • Comment posted by mrd222, at 00:05 8 Nov 2018

    @19 Such a dull comment, who cares? I used a question mark as I guessed you were asking a question.

  • Comment posted by skids, at 23:00 7 Nov 2018

    Well deserved, hope he backs it up at the weekend. A 3 nil series win would be a great achievement against the Kiwis.

  • Comment posted by diamondcutter, at 22:39 7 Nov 2018

    Well done

  • Comment posted by BRIAN666, at 22:37 7 Nov 2018

    HE HAS PLAYED THE NOBLE SPORT BETTER THAN THE OTHERS WHO HAVE PLAYED IT.

    TRULY INSPIRATIONAL.

  • Comment posted by kenyarhino, at 22:35 7 Nov 2018

    Super player, fully deserved.

  • Comment posted by Kgrwo, at 22:27 7 Nov 2018

    TM has had a great season and excelled in the last few tests. Great pro and always gives 100% (from an RL fan on the right side of the pennines!).

  • Comment posted by U17048389, at 05:53 8 Nov 2018

    @18
    Agreed.
    I'm a Pom living in Oz and a big fan of the NRL. The season is a must watch, played, arguably, to a higher standard than the British domestic game. But the Aussies playing a couple of internationals a year, usually against the Kiwi's is hardly a spectacle the game deserves.
    Would be good to see more internationals to help avoid the dross which is Cricket Australia

  • Comment posted by joe lydon, at 00:35 8 Nov 2018

    Well done Tommy makinson -100 percent type whole hearted and courageous player !

  • Comment posted by warrior, at 00:29 8 Nov 2018

    Maybe now we'll all be a bit less negative when it comes to pouting off about our SL standards, when TM can go and claim this prestigious award, in the face of serious International competition.
    Fact, the majority of this winning England squad came straight out of our SL, rather than the heralded NRL. And the fact the NRL keeps picking up our players suggests we have a great Comp.
    Congrats TM.

  • Comment posted by Wyvern Red Rose, at 22:15 7 Nov 2018

    Many congratulations to Tommy Makinson, which must recognise his
    great performances in internationals.

    Surely this must be the main criteria, otherwise why was he not
    nominated for the Man of Steel award?

  • Comment posted by Davros, at 21:11 8 Nov 2018

    @56 - crikey that is awful spelling and grammar.

    Oh, and judging by your posts I’d guess you have problems making friends and are awkward in social environments?

  • Comment posted by Bongo, at 19:07 8 Nov 2018

    English lessons available; £20.00 per hour; first lesson free.

    Juggernaut, get in touch.

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