I didn't think there was any internationals after the Grand Final this year. I thought they were giving rep players the off-season to rest and recover from 2007 so they're ready for 2008 NRL and the World Cup after that season?
I'm probably wrong though.
And for my 2c into this debate, personally, I'd prefer to see Thurston at 6 and Cronk at 7. I wouldn't mind betting the 'wise' selectors choose wonderkid Jamie Lyon at five-eighth though ...