Except for Carvell over Westwood, I think that's as good as we can get. Glad Tomkins is in - for me, with Myler in we'd have been stuffed. I rate him highly, but Tomkins is the more creative and better all-rounder, including his defence, which is as strong as anyone. He also seems to get under the skin of opposition teams - hopefully that will include the Aussies.

If the pack steps up and each forward performs to their best; nasty and aggressive with it, we'll stand a chance. If not all we can hope for us to defend for all we're worth. Crabtree needs to step up a gear. He's been to easy to stop at times (often the case with the tallest players), and it's up to him to hit harder.

BTW, the Fox vs Briscoe argument is pretty pointless. I see barely any difference in them - both good young fast players. It's their defence and decision making that's gonna count on Saturday.

Whatever, it comes down to the individuals on the day. I'll be there screaming my lungs out. Can't wait.

Huddersfield fan by any chance??

Crabtree has the potential to be great...he just isn't nasty enough in the tackle...far too easily hits the floor when he meets contact. I'm sorry if you don't like that opinion...but hey, deal with it!

I certainly don't think just because he's a Hudderfield player that he isn't good enough. For the past few years all we've done is select Leeds and Saints players...and oh..failed! I'm glad we've given players from outside the top 2 teams a chance...I'd suggest there are plenty more better than we've chosen this time...Louis McS. has proven himself everytime he's played for England but is overlooked for Graham (who plays well with good players round him) and I also have no idea how Shenton is in the starting position..but hey..everyone is entitled to their opinion...

But back to my point...Crabtree hasn't met his potential. I really hope he steps up another 2 gears on Saturday...cos we need him to play like the animal his size has the ability to be.

Often size that big doesn't translate to a great foward where a low centre of gravity can often do you good.
Give him another couple of years until he's about 27 and he has the potential to be an england quality player, im not sure he has it yet though.
Still, he's improved year on year imo