: Wed May 13, 2009 7:45 pm  

I'd like to think Colbon has more of a chance than Ainscough, Gardner, Calderwood and Raynor. I think he's been great so far this year but I can't see it happening.

: Wed May 13, 2009 7:51 pm  

PAUL M wrote:

Not sure Fox will be a shoe in tbh looking at the wingers who have emerged this season, much more competition for places now. Think it depends on who he plays at fullback too.

If Smith plays at fullback then he has a choice of Hodgson, Hall, Fox, Ainscough, Gardner, Calderwood and Raynor (if fit). If he chooses a different fullback then Smith is also another winger to add to the list.

As for Welham, I don't think he is international class.

Fox is the best english winger in the league, if he doesn't get picked there is something seriously wrong

: Wed May 13, 2009 8:07 pm  

MrPhilb wrote:

Fox is the best english winger in the league, if he doesn't get picked there is something seriously wrong

I agree kid it would be a disgrace

: Wed May 13, 2009 8:29 pm  

Leon Pryce at centre?

: Wed May 13, 2009 9:09 pm  

You have heard it here first - no Hull KR players in the England squad!

Shameful, but true!

[Mild Rover]

: Thu May 14, 2009 8:33 am  

Hull-Neutral wrote:

You have heard it here first - no Hull KR players in the England squad!

Shameful, but true!

Ridiculous decision. So stupid, I can't help but smile. Thankfully, I don't have a huge emotional investment in the England team. Tom Briscoe is in according to the HDM - bags of potential, an excellent choice for England 'A', but a senior international ahead of about 10 players in his position who are better now... farcical. He was only in the Hull team due to injuries, until he got crocked himself.

My only slight worry is that we might struggle to attract players with England ambitions. Ho-hum. At least those who deserved a place are are tied to contracts and will hopefully be out to prove a point (again ). If there is no Briscoe, I hope Wellens is FB - Smith would be dreadful insult.

: Thu May 14, 2009 8:43 am  

http://www.sporthull.co.uk/rugby_league ... p?ID=12660

http://www.sporthull.co.uk/rugby_league ... p?ID=12660

: Thu May 14, 2009 9:02 am  

I am shocked that S. Briscoe and Fox, but especially Brisc not been in the squad, I think that is a shocking kick in the face by Smith.

And no offence to Tom Briscoe, he's an ok player with potential, but he's injured for gods sake. If theres gonna be another 13 names gonna be add to this initial 17, why couldn't he be one of them

: Thu May 14, 2009 9:04 am  

Scott_HKR wrote:

I am shocked that S. Briscoe and Fox, but especially Brisc not been in the squad, I think that is a shocking kick in the face by Smith.

And no offence to Tom Briscoe, he's an ok player with potential, but he's injured for gods sake. If theres gonna be another 13 names gonna be add to this initial 17, why couldn't he be one of them

: Thu May 14, 2009 9:09 am  

Until we see the full 17 we can't say whether not including Fox and S. Briscoe was a good or bad decision. If it's a train on squad to give players experience, then Brisc and Fox have already done that. But if it isn't and he's picked an injured Tom Briscoe in front of Fox, his head needs looking at