Lomax not even getting the basics right. Kicking also keeping us downfield. Shaul and Sneyd must be feeling let down.

Jammy Barstewards. Game of two halves for us. First was a bit like the hand maidens tale; we allowed them to f*** us over.

Same old same old. Tackled really well and thought Roby was fantastic. Forwards did well but we lack a spark.When it started to open up am sure shaul could have made more of an impact than Lomax who IMO is just steady. Kicking game was poor and still not sure of gale at this level.

Thought we looked better with Roby on the pitch. McGillvary outstanding I thought, would have loved him at Hull.

how hodgson and graham got selected I do not know,anyone who watched all the nrl last season.knows they have been poor all season.bennett has the attitude if you play in the nrl you must be superior to English based players.wrong assumption.

McGillvary was the star for England, the loss of Burgess in the first half made a big difference. Jury out for me on Lomax as just don't think he offers enough for me to be in the 17.
Think losing Hardaker from the squad meant England lost a FB that has a good step and pace and can create a score from the slightest gap, not taking Shaul who for me is the ideal replacement for Hardaker was for me a massive mistake.

Agree about Hodgson but not your opinion on Graham.We were much more effective when Roby was on the field.
Our two wings did well and Widdop was very good.
Our second row were never in the game when Burgess went off and it was a big blow when he went off as he was good until the injury.
A big mistake not taking another centre as we need Bateman in the second row.
Could our lads who missed out have made a difference, Watts definately, Shaul yes Sneyd no and Taylor probably no.
From what we have seen if Australia put together two halfs the way they played the first half today then they will blow us away if we reach the final.

Snyed no? Really, the kicking game was awful, could imagine a snydey 40/20 in that first half to get us out the myer. How mcmeekin didnt make the bench or even start is a joke , bateman in the centre, joke, that team could be so much better

I met the Aussies this morning as they were working out at the Tennis centre opposite AAMI stadium
Mal was indifferent about the harsh penalty at 75mins
I spoke to Cam Smith again who knew we'd won 2 CCs
I told him I had AP on the phone saying name your price for next season lol

I can see the Aussie captain taking an injunction out against you if you continue stalking him round McDonald's and Tennis centres!

Gale at fault for both early tries,terrible kicking,shouldn’t have gone to aus he’s ok playing for a one horse town,but he bottles it when going gets tough,man of steel,you’re having a laugh,should have been albo,even snowy Hardaker wouldn’t have saved us

So frustrating,kick all coaches out,get Powell or McDermott in,with radders,McNamara,tony smith,as assistants,p45cock is a has been,Betts almost took a team down and Wayne Bennett is a pensioner ffs

Allana Ferguson in the studio.
Lovely jubbly.

You been on the wine gums again?

No I just thought we were clueless at times,Australia like a Ferrari we are a reliant robin!

Wales look bloody frightened of The Kumuls

PNG hammering Wales here.

Wondered if someone would remember my McDonalds meeting
I told Cam that I'd met him 4 years ago and he said 'Jesus Christ'
"Which McDonalds?"
Anyways he then said that we'd won the CC twice in 2 years and I said we need him to win more and that AP said name your price !!
They were doing warm down drills with Adrian Lam running them
A lot of hand eye
I videoed lots of it to send to AP for Lee

Start stalking Bellamy and ask him if we can have Curtis Scott.

Having been to Bali I can assure you that playing RL at 2pm in the afternoon is simply impossible
The Welsh guys will be out on their feet just warming up
They clearly played a day game to wear the Welsh out

34° at kick off.

Class from Mannering

Them Samoans look like absolute beasts, leaving a few bruises behind me thinks!

Bureta Faraimo in for the USA at centre so we'll get a look at him 10-40am-ish.

Can see USA getting hammered too