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| Full name | Thomas Makinson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | (1992-10-10)10 October 1992 (age 33) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 14 st 5 lb (91 kg)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Wing, Fullback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Tommy Makinson (born 10 October 1991) is an English professionalrugby league footballer who plays as aFullback andwinger forCatalans Dragons in theSuper League andEngland at international level.
He spent time on loan from St Helens at theRochdale Hornets inChampionship 1 andWhitehaven in theChampionship.
Earlier in his career he also played as afullback andcentre. Makinson has played most of his Super League career with Saints, with whom he won the2014,2019,2020,2021 and the2022 Super League Grand Finals.
Makinson was born inInce-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Greater Manchester, England.
Makinson signed for the St Helens club fromWigan amateur side Wigan St Judes, after previously playing forHindley before playing for Halton Hornets.[4] He played in the2011 Super League Grand Final defeat by theLeeds Rhinos atOld Trafford.[5][6] St Helens reached the2014 Super League Grand Final, and Makinson was selected to play on the wing, scoring atry in their 14–6 victory over theWigan Warriors atOld Trafford.[7][8][9][10]
Makinson played in the2019 Challenge Cup Final defeat by theWarrington Wolves atWembley Stadium.[11] He played in the2019 Super League Grand Final victory over theSalford Red Devils atOld Trafford, slotting a stunning drop goal in the process.[12][13][14]
On 16 August 2020, Makinson was charged by theRFL and was given a Grade F "other contrary behaviour", (the most serious grade on the disciplinary panel, which carries a minimum punishment of eight games' suspension) for an alleged low grab onCastleford TigersLiam Watts, during which the incident was placed on report by referee Liam Moore. He appeared before a disciplinary hearing on 17 August 2020, to find out the length of his suspension. Makinson contested the decision of his grade; the tribunal accepted his challenge, and decided that due to his previous disciplinary record, his Grade was downgraded to a Grade E, and he was given a five-match suspension, and fined £500. He was unavailable for selection until early October.[15]
Makinson played in the club's 8-42020 Super League Grand Final victory over Wigan at theKingston Communications Stadium in Hull; his 80th minute drop-goal attempt rebounded off the goal sticks and led to the winning try.[16] He played for St. Helens in their2021 Challenge Cup Final victory over Castleford, scoring a try in a 26-12 triumph.[17]
In round 19 of the2021 Super League season, Makinson was sent off during St Helens' shock 20-10 loss againstCastleford.[18] He played for St Helens in their2021 Super League Grand Final victory overCatalans Dragons; in the second half, he was sent to the sin bin and thus became the first player to be sin-binned in a Super League Grand Final.[19] In round 23 of the 2022 Super League season, Makinson scored two tries and kicked eight goals in St Helens' 60-6 victory overHull F.C.[20] The following week in round 24, he scored two tries and kicked seven goals in St Helens' 38-12 victory overHull Kingston Rovers.[21] In the 2022 semi-final, Makinson was sent to the sin bin for a professional foul during St Helens' 19-12 victory overSalford which sent the club into their fourth consecutive grand final.[22] On 24 September 2022, he played for St Helens in their2022 Super League Grand Final victory overLeeds.[23]On 18 February 2023, Makinson played in St Helens 13-12 upset victory overPenrith in the2023 World Club Challenge.[24]In round 14 of the 2023 Super League season, Makinson scored four tries and kicked six goals in St Helens 48-6 victory over Huddersfield.[25]In the 2023 Challenge Cup semi-final, Makinson missed two crucial conversions as St Helens lost toLeigh 12-10 including one conversion attempt right at the end of the match which would have sent the game into extra-time.[26]On 13 August 2023, Makinson scored ahat-trick for St Helens in their 32-18 victory overHuddersfield.[27]Makinson played 23 games for St Helens in the 2023 Super League season scoring 23 tries as the club finished third on the table. He played in St Helens narrow loss against the Catalans Dragons in the semi-final which ended St Helens four-year dominance of the competition.[28]In round 11 of the 2024 Super League season, Makinson was sent off in St Helens 60-6 victory over Castleford.[29]On 19 May 2024, Makinson announced he would be departing St Helens at the end of the season after 14 years with the club.[30]On 25 May 2024, Makinson scored his 200th try for St Helens in their 40-10 victory over Leeds.[31]
On 12 June 2024, Makinson signed a two-year deal to join theCatalans Dragons starting in 2025.[32]Makinson played 21 matches for St Helens in the 2024 Super League season scoring 14 tries. His last game for the club was their golden point extra-time elimination playoff loss against Warrington.[33]In round 1 of the 2025 Super League season, Makinson made his club debut for Catalans in their upset loss against Hull F.C.[34]In round 22 of the 2025 Super League season, Makinson scored a hat-trick in Catalans 30-22 loss against Warrington. Makinson played 23 matches for Catalans in the 2025 Super League season which saw the club finish a disappointing 9th on the table.[35]
Makinson enjoyed a stellar 2018 season, being included in the Super League Dream Team and playing a starring role in England's 2–1 series victory over New Zealand. This included a hat-trick in the second Test at Anfield.[36] In November 2018 he won theRugby League World Golden Boot Award overJames Tedesco,Dallin Watene-Zelezniak andElliot Whitehead.[37]On 15 October 2022, Makinson scored one try and kicked ten goals in England's opening game of the2021 Rugby League World Cup against Samoa. England would win the match 60-6.[38]In the quarter-final of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, Makinson became the first player to score five tries for England in a game as they won 46-6 against Papua New Guinea.[39]
