Craig
World Traveller
I know, I'm scared too.
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Rugby League - International
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Mister Wright
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
He's already stated his desire to play for England, plus he's a very long way from playing for Australia even if he was eligible.Think there's an element of branding him as a Pom about the selection, tbh. Qualifies for Oz on residence, so we're marking our territory in case he's the real deal.
Although given the infinite flexibility of league's qualfication eligibility I dunno why we're bothering, really.
BoyBrumby
Englishman
Hmm. Was hedging his bets as recently as Feb, tbh.
From the BBC:
He starred in Melbourne under-20's Grand Final triumph last year, serving notice of his enormous potential. Australia, though, might be the beneficiaries.
"I'm an Englishman, don't get me wrong," says Widdop with an ever so slight Australian twang, "I was born here, but if the chance came round to put on an Australian jersey, I'd take it."
Then, in an attempt to explain why, he further betrays an understandable schizophrenia: "They're just a lot better team than we'll ever be, with a lot better players." When he says 'they', he is, of course, talking about the Aussies. "Plus, it's freezing over here, mate, I think I've got used to the Australian heat."
steds
Hall of Fame Member
BoyBrumby
Englishman
Manu for England?
From the BBC.
Another one of those "international league's a joke" stories. Now when we played Fa'asavalu we at least were able to truthfully claim he'd played all his league in England, but Manu's played for Wests, Easts & St George before heading up here and turned out for Tonga in the 08 WC.
I love Willie and he'd been great for the Black & Whites this year, but a potential Pom? Doesn't sit too well, tbh.
From the BBC.
Another one of those "international league's a joke" stories. Now when we played Fa'asavalu we at least were able to truthfully claim he'd played all his league in England, but Manu's played for Wests, Easts & St George before heading up here and turned out for Tonga in the 08 WC.
I love Willie and he'd been great for the Black & Whites this year, but a potential Pom? Doesn't sit too well, tbh.
Smudge
Hall of Fame Member
BoyBrumby
Englishman
A very fair point and one which I really struggle to counter except to say Flutey hadn't played a full international for another country.Riki Flutey says hi.
Although there's a argument that the Maori are effectively NZ "A" by another name anyway, I suppose. Didn't Cullen once turn out for them?
Julian87
State Captain
I just hope Australia pick the right front row rotation for the squad this year. And that means no Brett White, Brent Kite or Josh Perry.
David Shillington, Petero Civoneciva, Matt Scott, Michael Weyman and Tom Learoyd Lahrs will do nicely.
Nate Myles, who should the first backrower picked, can be used as a back up as well.
David Shillington, Petero Civoneciva, Matt Scott, Michael Weyman and Tom Learoyd Lahrs will do nicely.
Nate Myles, who should the first backrower picked, can be used as a back up as well.
Craig
World Traveller
I think Chris Heighington is ready to turn over for the 'mother country' owing to the fact that his dad is from Durham.
Mister Wright
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
I lived in Walthamstow for three months 3 1/2 years ago. I think that qualifies me for England.
BoyBrumby
Englishman
The fact that he's (I assume) a UK national makes him more English than Manu for my quid.
Plus, from a league point of view, the fact he's playing with Ellis week in week out for Wests would be a bonus too. I'd take him, with Gaz, Burgess and Widdop we've shown that selecting NRL based chaps isn't a bother.
BoyBrumby
Englishman
Weekly maagzine-style round up, but no live games, no.
Ausage
Cricketer Of The Year
And of course the fact that he can't seem to get into the NSW squad. Australia, both NSW and QLD have tons of great backrowers. Great player though imo. 11. Burgess, 12. Ellis, 13. Heighington is a very strong backrow. Not quite 11. Thaiday, 12. Miles, 13. Lewis strong but still pretty solid.
chalky
International Debutant
Try premier sports Sky channel 433 encrypted for live stuff but I've known it unencrypted on some weekdays for NRL repeats.
BoyBrumby
Englishman
It def used to be free and carried some NRL games on repeat as live & had some Gaelic Football too, but everytime I've switched on of late I've got the "To upgrade your Sky package..." message.
