The squad isrl

Definitely some surprises for me, more in the case of who was omitted rather than included. But I am pretty happy with that squad.

Presently, the team i'd go with is...

1. Billy Slater
2. Jarryd Hayne
3. Brent Tate
4. Willie Tonga
5. Darius Boyd
6. Darren Lockyer
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Petero Civoniceva
9. Cameron Smith
10. David Shillington
11. Paul Gallen
12. Luke Lewis
13. Greg Bird

14. Kurt Gidley
15. Sam Thaiday
16. Nate Myles
17. Tom Learoyd-Lahrs

I think that would be pretty close to who's picked, though i'm almost sure Thaiday would start ahead of Lewis. Matt Scott could pinch a bench spot ahead of Myles or TLL too.

Would be very happy to see the back three as i've named them, it features the 2008, 2009 and 2010 Dally M Fullback of the Year.

I'm also glad of the confirmation of Cronk. He, along with Smith will bring their Storm connection with Slater. Lockyer has a wealth of experience with Smith and Slater already, so we're still fielding a top of the line spine.

I've got complete confidence in this team.

Hayne is not and never will be a winger. What is it with Int squads and ignoring the value of a real winger?

At least NSWRL got their man!

Over the moon selectors didn't select Matt Cooper, Mark Gasnier or Mitch Pearce. We have a strong squad with the majority picked on form and all deserve their place. Matt Scott I am particulary happy for, caps a great season.

5 players only from the grand final is a surprise but as a saints fan id rather our players had a rest in the off season

very weak australian side and very beatable

is locky really over the rib injury?

nz will have a good chance and if the poms grow some B88ls them too

burgess and ellis have shown they can hack it with the best in the nrl

9 players from the squad didnt even make the semi finals. thats a long time without any footy under your belt

Who are you going for this year, Dally?

anyone but australia.

the roos deserve all the respect in the world but for international RL to grow i hope they dont win another test for a decade.

how good would it be for internat. RL for the poms or png to win it.

The Poms winning would be good for the game. PNG winning would almost mean it's death-bed.

All I want to see is another dominant Australian performance. I hope we (Australia, not me and you) crush the other 3 countries.

Quote: CGD "The Poms winning would be good for the game. PNG winning would almost mean it's death-bed. All I want to see is another dominant Australian performance. I hope we (Australia, not me and you) crush the other 3 countries.'" Quite right too CGD The poms havent exactly got off to a flying start against 'Cumbria' ... although a lot of the players they normally select didnt play.Even so you would still have expected them to win by a country mile. www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/s ... 6562991.jp I can still see Australia winning it... if not.. it will be NZ PNG and England you would have to say are both major outsiders.

Quote: CGD "The Poms winning would be good for the game. PNG winning would almost mean it's death-bed. All I want to see is another dominant Australian performance. I hope we (Australia, not me and you) crush the other 3 countries.'" Quite right too CGD The poms havent exactly got off to a flying start against 'Cumbria' ... although a lot of the players they normally select didnt play.Even so you would still have expected them to win by a country mile. www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/s ... 6562991.jp I can still see Australia winning it... if not.. it will be NZ PNG and England you would have to say are both major outsiders.

Get on the Kiwi's to win. Odd's over here at one stage were $6 for them to win not a bad little investment

I don't see Australia winning this tournament at this stage.

Australia should win the tournament.... but those are good odds for the kiwis

Very tempting....

You need to get better at pretending not to read my posts...

Australia will win the Four Nations and will be see only a serious challenge from the Kiwis.