Why would he?

Ive not seen him take many bombs or return kicks so although he's run in a few tries when King's put him in he's hardly been covering the wing position for games. The one at Wakefield wouldnt pass, the one at Warrington attempts it and finds touch. I agree re: your Senior comment however Seniors STILL got class that Atkins never had. Its a sad situation when old man Senior is still the best British centre at his age.
Ths kids a good athlete, but never a top class centre in this lifetime. I hope he really works hard and improves because he's bombed that many chances this year.

This is the problem we have, Senior and Gleeson, IMO, are still the best 2 centres we have. Shenton will improve at Saints but the other pretenders are just that. I can't make my made up about Bridge, Atkins is not good enough, Yeaman has had plenty of chances but in fairness his form is starting to improve again.

okay.
We'll see when the 4 nations team is picked.
Bridge will be there Atkins wont.
Im just extremely honest and tell it like it is.
In the meantime we'll count how many tries Atkins bombs in the coming weeks and i'll accept your apologies come saay 4 nations time?

Lets end this once and for all...

Myler is not good enough. He's not the first Myler to have an inflated reputation eithre.
Ryan Fall (over the line) is not good enough. Or fast enough. He just happens to play outside an outstanding centre.
Same goes for Aidy Gardner.
McGuire only plays well when he's with Rob Burrow. He's shiit when he's with anyone else - but I wouldn't pick Burrow ahead of either Sam Tomkins or Eastmond, so he's out.
Pryce is too old. Same with Peacock - but he's injured anyway so it doesn't matter.
Widdop is untested. A good first half against France and the fact he plays in Australia doesnt make him an instant selection. Put him on the bench and see how he goes.
James Graham needs to keep his dummy in and remember he's a prop, not a stand off. Drive the ball in and tackle. That is all.

Widdop
Smith
Shenton
Bridge
Hall
Sinfield
Eastmond
Lynch
Diskin
Graham
Ellis (c)
Burgess
J. Tomkins

S. Tomkins
Crabtree
Morley
Westwood

It doesn't matter who we pick - we won't beat the Aussies or the Kiwi's.

Im just hoping it goes better than the last time in Aus.. but agree we dont stand a chance over there.

I think Tomkins has it to be a class fullback however I wouldn't mind Lee Smith given a go. Smith's not a centre at Int level but he'd make a good fb imo. Problem is players should be picked in positions they play at club level.. unless your names Leon Pryce.. in which case somebody tell him he's playing at 4!

Pryce at four, must be joking, when we have quality with the likes of Bridge and Atkins.

To be honest, I'd rather see Atkins play like Greg Inglis does

Sam Tomkins

Tom Briscoe
Michael Shenton
Ryan Atkins
Ryan Hall

Richard Myler
Kyle Eastmond

Andy Coley
James Roby
James Graham
Gareth Ellis
Sam Burgess

Kevin Sinfield

Bench:-
Danny Houghton
Ben Westwood
Eorl Crabtree
Adrain Morley

Squad
Sean O'Loughlin
Chris Riley
Chris Bridge
Ben Harrison
Jon Wilkin
Danny Tickle
Lee Smith
Kevin Brown
Shaun Lunt
Peter Fox
Brett Ferres
Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook
Jodie Broughton

im not talking about him playing like inglis does, every rugby player have thier own qualities, i was talking about this dick of a "warrington fan" slating ryan!