I don’t think we’ll have to worry anyway, there’s no way Wane will pick him or any other non British born players anyway. Even if Lomax is badly injured, Dodds is out and even if a few more followed them on to the sidelines, I think he’d cobble together something from what’s left.

You're no doubt right. The only thing to change that with Waney is his desire to beat the Aussies. Would anything stand in his way of that? If Hastings rips it up in the NRL and becomes the stand out half, would that be enough to change his mind?

He is going over for the NRL Magic round and has said he’ll be keeping an eye on Hastings, so you never know but I still can’t see it. On talent alone he’s worth a place in the squad is Hastings.

Can I just say I don't think he has been that amazing for Wests? They are such a rabble this season, so anyone who can bring a semblance of order, and also, crucially, take some of the pressure off Brooks, is very welcome. Wests fans may be happy for now, but for how long?

Agreed.

He just isn’t that creative, managing games and setting plays up.

He’s very involved & gives 100%, but it’s quality over quantity imo. All he did yesterday was lots of catch and pass without much creativity, creating gaps, linking up with his 1 or 6.

Absolutely. I thought watching him, it's the same old, same old with Hastings. Plenty of effort and involvement, but not much creativity. Or much pace, which matters in the NRL.

Victor Radley was asked on the Matty Johns Show about him playing for England (his Dad's English). Didn't rule it out, but did say it would prevent him from playing Origin so it wasn't something he wanted to do now.

Would he even get into an England team?

He'd be one of the first names on the teamsheet for me. Fantastic player and getting better all the time. Hits like a sledgehammer and now developing the ball skills to go with his defence.

+1

If it’s not something he wants to do now, then it’s something that should never be an option for him. It says all we need to know.

Victor the inflictor, course he would.

Agree with you regarding Cust. Manly's loss is Wigan's gain. Great to see he is still playing at elite level in RL rather than his talent being wasted in NSW Cup.