Quote: SaleSlim "I'd argue that not all 8 were worthy of selection and herein lies part of the problem with picking players based on the fact that they play for a "top team" rather than selecting better individuals who may have suffered as a result of playing for lesser teams. As someone pointed out Kevin Brown being a prime example. Put Brown or Brough in the current Wigan team and there's not a chance Smith would've started at 7 for England in the 4N.
As a Salford fan I'm looking forward to seeing Taylor next season. Always looked handy at HKR and can only improve our young looking squad. I can't comment on his attitude as haven't seen much of him but if he can knuckle down I'm sure he'll go well for us based on what I've seen of his playing ability.'"
And yet the Aussie media, including the great Andrew Johns, heaped praise on Smith. Go figure!
As for 'not all being worth their place'; that is said every year regardless of who is picked. The same was said about Chase last time around, for example. Opinions and h0les and all that! Just for the record; would you have included Sarginson in your squad pre tournament?