: Thu May 14, 2009 3:34 pm  

Code13 wrote:

I kind know what you mean, but Internationals should be the very best the game has, but the selections are usually letting the whole game down

This 17 is a step forward, but I will bet a shiny penny to a pound that the next test team that plays is the ususal set of tried and failed suspects.

Aiiiiii Sinfield, McGuire ect

: Thu May 14, 2009 3:49 pm  

I think it's a good start, LMS should deffo be in to give him some experience and bring his game on, plus i think he deserved it, on the other hand not sure bout Faasavalu and Morley.

: Thu May 14, 2009 4:09 pm  

Danril wrote:

Has Eorl not smashed LMS all over the park twice this season or did I dream that?.

only saw the game at the stoop and yes, EROL ran over LMS once, but let's face it, LMS shouldn't have tried to tackle him round the chest ....head on from a standing start either.
I have always rated crabtree and think he has come on in leaps and bounds. If Nobby was England coach I believe he would be a shoe in to the 30, but smith wants to play a different game. Let's hope Morley is just there to give his experience to the younger guys and Little Big Daddy gets a chance this year.
I also rate a few more of your players and as long as you can keep them injury free, I still say you are heading for a top 4 finish this year.....and with that, will come selection for the 4 nations.
Keep the faith.

: Thu May 14, 2009 4:30 pm  

It's not a dig at LMS that BTW. I just think Eorl's been a bit badly done to there and that picking 6 props in a 17 man initial group sends him a negative message.

: Thu May 14, 2009 4:42 pm  

Danril wrote:

It's not a dig at LMS that BTW. I just think Eorl's been a bit badly done to there and that picking 6 props in a 17 man initial group sends him a negative message.

agreed. Morley has had his day and the aussies know how to play against him now. Little Big Daddy for England!!!!!

: Thu May 14, 2009 5:42 pm  

only two i'd have to disagree with is Atkins and Tom Briscoe !
Surely there are better players than them so far