I don't think you can compare an NRL coach trying to build a first grade squad under a salary cap limit to an international squad. I also expect Bellamy didn't choose to lose Inglis from the Storm and you can't put his exit down to the coach not rating him

I agree with this. Better late than never for Widdop, and Burrow brings far more attacking threat than does McIlorum. OK so Mickey Mac adds 'biff', but we've enough big guys to take care of this part of the game. Let's just hope that the entire RL community can finally get that his name is Burrow, and not 'Burrows' .

Is McNamara begining to make some correct selection decisions?

Chase was awful last Saturday and the McIlorum dummy half to Sinfield first receiver just doesn't work.

Best squad selection so far for our coach IMO.

That's the strongest squad named so far, but I find it baffling that the coach has decided to look at another half back combination when he's had games against Fiji, Ireland and possibly France to do this. With all the preparation that's gone in to building this squad, we shouldn't just be working out what our best side is in a WC semi final.



Hope Widdop plays out of his skin if he's selected to start.

Granted it's nit game time but they've been living in each others pockets, you'd think they have their combos and plays worked out now, I have faith that a player who regularly plays with 3 of the best players in the world week in week out will have no problem on Saturday.