From the limited NRL I have seen wouldn't have widdop in the team or reed either Watkins and either cudjoe or Atkins in the centre for me

Thanks for the update wheels - in truth I don't follow the NRL - does it show? www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag ... 271tw.html I particularly liked this bit: Quote Daniel Anderson="Daniel Anderson" He said he saw the prop ''goaded on a number of occasions'', but that Graham ''didn't retaliate; he didn't really react other than to just get on with the game'''" Hardly an accurate description of the player charging off the bench while frothing at the mouth to replace Fa'asavalu in March 2009 and no-one was even goading Graham then - although in fairness that was after Anderson's time in charge at Knowsley Road.

Thanks for the update wheels - in truth I don't follow the NRL - does it show? www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag ... 271tw.html I particularly liked this bit: Quote Daniel Anderson="Daniel Anderson" He said he saw the prop ''goaded on a number of occasions'', but that Graham ''didn't retaliate; he didn't really react other than to just get on with the game'''" Hardly an accurate description of the player charging off the bench while frothing at the mouth to replace Fa'asavalu in March 2009 and no-one was even goading Graham then - although in fairness that was after Anderson's time in charge at Knowsley Road.

Either way we'll get stuffed by Oz.



Sinfield is too slow and will be shut down easily; Widdop cannot organise and needs Smith and Cronk. Now that would be better...find a reason and good enough incentive for the latter two to represent England.





Now who the heck suggested Watkins as England FB?? Credibility shot to pieces there methinks

I wouldn't agree with this at all. Gareth Widdop is in the best team in the world for a good reason, not just because he is playing with Smith and Cronk.

To keep them under the cap?

Widdop's is fine player however, I think that Myler, Chase, McGuire etc would do just as well playing alongside the pivots Melbourne have.

Indeed.



He's also cheap, I would imagine.



Melbourne's answer to Ian Kirke.

I know. I hate it when people ruin their credibility by suggesting stupid positional switches and other far-fetched team selections.

Steady on.





He was good enough for GH to try and sign him.

So was Kirke..... successfully in fact.

You really think that?



Widdop is a decent half back, playing on limited cash in a team of very expensive Superstars.

Widdopp has very little experience in either organising the Storm or kicking in open play. From what I've seen I think he could do a lot more, and would if it were necessary. Until one of Smith/Cronk retires, Widdopp will remain a bit-part player - then I think we'll see him move up the ranks to take on more responsibility. At the moment he'd have to be played alonsgide Sinfield rather than replace him, if he plays at all.



I'd be really happy if England had a stand off (or scrum half) that could control a game and be dangerous with the ball. But we don't. Sinfield, for all his faults (lack of pace etc) is the sort of player who can keep a team structured throughout a game, and generally shows the sort of calmness and control that is vital. I don't like the fact that Sinfield may be the best stand off option for England, but I fully understand McNamara's reasoning in selecting him.



The difference is Australia have halfbacks who can provide structure and are outstanding playmakers.



BTW George Burgess is looking like a complete monster. If he stays fit and in Souths' first team, he'll be an automatic pick for the bench.