I've been off the air lately, so haven't seen this string...Just to clarify: the players were chosen based primarily on Wolfpack coach's assessments and scouting. This began from Week 1 of the regular season and saw about 300 players listed and rated. The goal was for each player to have at least two assessments made of them, with players rated from 5 stars - elite level - to 1 star - unlikely. Scouting was done live and by film. Though club coach's input was welcomed and asked for, this system was a departure from the old system of coaches simply submitting a list of names without any real grading. The goal of this system was to put us in the position to select the best squad possible.
In the end A candidates were selected and these are players the coaches felt had scouted best in their play over the season. B Candidates were ones that had areas in their game that needed work, or were coming back from injury etc. The reality is that there will be a number of B candidates who make the squad as we rep them in the skills that we need them to work.
As for the Sharks players, rest assured that no player missed out on selection because they were included. Coach Tos gave his input, but also the players were scouted by Wolfpack coaches. Yes, their lack of consistent playing experience during the regular season is an issue, but they are a member team of Gridiron NSW and also we didn't want to miss a 'diamond in the rough' if one pops up.