There in lays SL's lack of quality

Currie gets a squad place, after just a handful of games in 13 months.

...and as for Brown.....words fail me
The fact he's ANYWHERE near this squad, simply highlights SL's shortcomings. Pathetic. He couldn't even shine in the worst Wire side in 15 years.

The lack of 4 big Wigan names? Something smells.I'll wager Monkey Man has been on the blower to Red Hall, asking for them NOT to be included, so they can have a full winter off, so they are fresher, come February. They are big names in our sport. They've probably thought we've no chance, and asked their mum's for a sick note, so the can "wag off" games.
Remember the days of the early 90's? If you were British and played for Wigan, you got a GB jersey. Cast your minds back to 1991/2. Billy Mcginty struggled to get a sub's bench spot for us. He goes to Wigan, and hey presto, he's on the 'plane to Oz, and gets a starting Test spot.
I've heard about Jesus' miracles. Turns out, John Monie was capable of them to. Billy Lazarus. Risen from the dead, to Test Match RL.

Clearly current form didn't play a major part in the decision making process (I base this judgement purely on the Wire contingent).

Genuine question for you wire fans

Would you have picked any of your players in the side? For me the only player I would have taken was Hill

Its great when your paranoia about Wigan is so strong that you can explain Wigan players either getting picked or not picked as a conspiracy

Brown and Ratchford definitely..
They was both was fantastic in their shock England call ups...however Currie out all season and Hill I question. Hill escapes all criticism yet has been pants and one 6th the reason Brown has struggled.

I'm behind all 4 and hope they bring the faith Bennett has back for 2018.

Only Ratchford and only because white line fever from over the hills is out.

Currie and Hill are clearly International material but if you're picking on form, then Hill should be no where near and Currie has only played 3/4 games.

That said, I know us supporters always say "should pick on form", but you've also got to take your best crew to have a chance. For example, Watts has had a much better year than Hill but would I want him in my matchday 17 v Aus over Hill, not a chance.

Brown looks an awful call but he's preformed every time for England under Bennet.

Brown looks an awful call but he's preformed every time for England under Bennet.'"

Brown picks the games he wants to perform in, so will be great for England. Like against Brisbane and Widnes he couldn't be bothered in the others.'"

Do you genuinely believe this?'"

Well Brown has had two games against international quality opposition this season and had very good games in both. It's not rocket science to see why he's been picked.

Currie i would take as he is absolute class, Hill - not on this season's form but will probably produce for his country, Ratchford - I'm not his biggest fan by any means but played well against Samoa and adds utility value.

We're clearly a big club now anyway when our players start getting picked for their country when they shouldn't be!!

Looking at the forwards, at best Hill will only get a bench spot.

More than he deserves on current form.

awwww shucks, s a m

No Wigan paranoia from me.
If people don't realise that the omission of TomkinsJ and Farrell (both rampaging runners) and Burgess (scores tries for fun) smell a little, then that's their funeral. TomkinsS, I grant you, hasn't had the best of seasons, but STILL is one of the few English players that possess the " X-factor" and is worth a squad place. Did Monkey Man and the Wigan board request their non selection? I wouldn't put it past them.

As for the selection of McGinty all those years ago.. The world's great minds are still scratching their heads. In those days, if you were British and played for Wigan, you got a GB jersey, regardless of form/quality /reputation.

See. No paranoia. Just looking at the situation, level headed.