Do you think he'll be that bothered?

I'm glad the Saints contingent is down this year after the World Cup humiliation. I'm another one who has no qualms about the players called up.

It would be good to see all the young players have some game time in the Four Nations. I think we should treat that comp as a practice run (or one of a couple of practice runs!) for the World Cup. Since the old guard clearly isn't working, new, young hopefuls should get their chance. After seeing Eastmond perform, including the goal kicks, at the Grand Final it is clear he can take pressure, which I think is great because sometimes a guy of that age may be a bit overawed by the occasion. However, he seemed to rise to it and he played out of his skin.

I can't see past him picking Shenton for the other spot.

I think Smith has shown some balls in dropping established players.

He still needs to put up a good show in this tournement.

The lee smith pick shows though he hasn't totally gone for a future england strategy.

I think the saints players called up bar wilkin are justified.

I dont really want eastmond to be a standout performer as it will increase his standing when we have yet to seal a new contract.

I suspect he will chime in from the bench in some games.

Its myler and tomkins for 6 and 7 but i think burrow has been a bit hard done by.

Pryce now must see he is at a crossroads for club and country.

He will get a rest and time to think.

Personally I would like potter to give him the 13 shirt and focus on a new 6 and 7 which would be risky but would help the development of the team.

Freed of a sixes responsibility and the responsibility of being the senior half I think we would see Leon back to his best.

We have several options to try next year - wheeler and eastmond, eastmond and moore , wheeler and moore

And if it goes pear shaped Pryce and even wilkin have shown they can do a job in the halves.

Personally I think both wheeler or eastmond would make great sixes its 7 where we may struggle for kicking and organisation. That could bring in a 9 (moore) to take up the slack or we may need to look outside the club in the future.

Sykes inclusion must be a slap in the face for pryce and senior.

We're going to be smashed. I might even bet on a record defeat against Australia.

Burrows gets knocked out .... Well matey, a big man like you could not knock him out OR catch him Not a threat ehh ? well your sad lot could not match his kicking game in the GF (AGAIN ) Still there is always nexy year for you lot ? The only thing is .... you will not be as good in 2010