Does anybody rate shenton or is he one of a bad bunch of centre's? Atkins is ok and Tomkins is coming on in the position but I'm still not sure about shenton?

This is a joke. Please, someone tell me this is a joke...

There are some shockers on that list, but the biggest issue is the omission of Mossop.

Mossop's exclusion isn't a joke, it's an insult to a lad who is already one of the best players in the competition and has massive potential.

If anything good can come out of this travesty it will be that MM will be able to use this as an extra motivational tool for Saturday for Lee. Possibly the only thing missing from his game is a bit of nasty, and if he can unleash his frustration on Wire in a controlled manner then he can show everyone just how good he is and play a big part in our pack dominating the Wolfs.

Still, it's an absolute scandal.

That bench is shocking imo. Carvell should be in ahead of Peacock, Mossop shouldn't be far behind (better than Crabtree this year).

Ben Harrison isn't a good pick for a bench 2nd rower, I'd probably go with Joel Tomkins (as he can cover the centre positions as well), as Ellis + Westwood can do 80 minutes anyway.

Myler on the bench? Not sure. I'd rather have Johnny Lomax, can cover every position in the backs as well as being a better HB (overall, imo) as well as being able to do a spell at hooker.

As for the centres, I think Shentons lucky if he keeps his place. Not pulling up any trees in saints team, whereas Bridge is the best English centre we've got. Bridge and possibly Yeaman (deserves a chance, anyone but Welham mind)

He's a decent centre in a bad bunch.

Our 3/4s are poor. We have the worst set of wingers and centres since the early 80s.

I wouldn't be confident either. We are going to get hammered by the Aussies. Even if we picked the right players though we'd still struggle - we'd have a decent pack but our 3/4s are awful.

another masterstroke from McHaventgotaclue

Tom Briscoe is a brilliant winger IMO, and is in good form at the moment.

I'd take that 1-5 over the 2000 world cup team (Radlinski, Walker, Naylor, Senior, Wellens). Walker and Wellens on the wings and Scott Naylor at centre!!!

A back 5 of:

Tomkins
Briscoe
Shenton
Pryce
Hall

isn't as shambolic as some suggest IMO.

Bridge in for Shenton and its even better. I agree btw, I'd consider Pryce at centre if he can keep fit.

Yes true, forgot about Bridge. Definitely a better bet than Shenton on form.