Who all played with injury towards the end of season, so good reason to withdraw I would have thought. I am sure the 'holier-than-thou' Wire would have done the same. Saints still have four in the side anyhow - five if you include Clark.

If I’m to be honest I’m only watching it because there is nothing better to do at that time. Yes agree should be looking at players for the future if there is to be an international future.

Just getting round to watching this and i LOVE something Wane just said.
He was asked "Are you forgiving of youngsters if they make mistakes?"
Wane- "No, i want them to play, i need to win".
I'm hoping this is an attitude Burgess can instill across the whole team

Indeed. Slightly OT but I watched a Newcastle Knights podcast with Brian Mcdermott from earlier in the year and he was saying how he had so many leaders at Leeds during the years he was there and won the 4 grand finals. He goes on to say Jamie Peacock would often stand up infront of the players and tell them all what he is going to do in this game, whether it was to take 20 carries. or smash a couple of opposition players etc. Afterwards i wondered who in our team right now would stand up in the dressing round and say that? and then back it up on the field? i can't think of anybody..

I reckon the eyes are the most important thing in a changing room. Means more than words. If the same words/rant/bull are said every week most players switch off & stay in their own bubble.
Words to individuals mean a lot though.