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Captain Ibis
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It's definitely a better squad for NSW. Hooker rotation for Origin is a lot better than carrying a guy just to cover injuries to the halves.
It's bad luck for Stephen Crichton who was one of the Blues' better performers in game one, but Freddy will just have to hope that Tommy is not running in quicksand this time. At least JAC will be on his correct wing.
I do like Moses there.. I feel like his speed and "eyes up" style might be better off than Cleary who can be a bit conservative at Origin level. I know has played Origin before but hard to judge on a dead rubber playing through injury (and Wighton hogging the ball). He certainly looks ready to go if yesterday is anything to judge by.
I suppose the only question mark is Stefano Utoikamanu. I always figured he was a development player.. he hasn't exactly made a name for himself in the NRL although from what I've seen he's pretty good... you just never know in Origin!
It's bad luck for Stephen Crichton who was one of the Blues' better performers in game one, but Freddy will just have to hope that Tommy is not running in quicksand this time. At least JAC will be on his correct wing.
I do like Moses there.. I feel like his speed and "eyes up" style might be better off than Cleary who can be a bit conservative at Origin level. I know has played Origin before but hard to judge on a dead rubber playing through injury (and Wighton hogging the ball). He certainly looks ready to go if yesterday is anything to judge by.
I suppose the only question mark is Stefano Utoikamanu. I always figured he was a development player.. he hasn't exactly made a name for himself in the NRL although from what I've seen he's pretty good... you just never know in Origin!
Captain Ibis
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I just noticed he has retained Hudson Young.. talk about winning the lottery!
Qld 3-0 as they'll clean us up if that side takes the field.
I mean..
Reece Robson? Hudson Young? Really!!
A specialist fullback as a centre?
No Regan Campbell-Gillard?
No Cody Walker?
No Alex Johnston or Campbell Graham?
No Dylan Edwards?
I mean..
Reece Robson? Hudson Young? Really!!
A specialist fullback as a centre?
No Regan Campbell-Gillard?
No Cody Walker?
No Alex Johnston or Campbell Graham?
No Dylan Edwards?
Captain Ibis
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Robson would only be there because Api is injured, but Hudson very lucky considering he was worse than Tevita in game 1.
RCG just back from injury but unlucky! Could have even carried a Saifiti.
The Turbo Latrell centre pairing has worked well in the past, but there is a lot riding on Tom and his niggles.
I dare say this will be the last series for Freddy and Teddy if they don't win it, but having the captaincy should not secure his position when Dylan Edwards has been in better form not only this year, but the past few seasons.
RCG just back from injury but unlucky! Could have even carried a Saifiti.
The Turbo Latrell centre pairing has worked well in the past, but there is a lot riding on Tom and his niggles.
I dare say this will be the last series for Freddy and Teddy if they don't win it, but having the captaincy should not secure his position when Dylan Edwards has been in better form not only this year, but the past few seasons.
Well, that's Fittlers NSW Coaching career over.
Suprise suprise, Latrell has a "strain" again, and pulls out of Origin camp (you can bet your arse he'll be fit to play for Souths though).
As a result Stephen Crichton goes into centres, and, well logic would tell you Hynes is straight in as 18th man. Ohhhh no no no no no.. enter Matt Burton.
Because we play Sunday there is a short turnaround to State of Origin, and that means we cannot play Burton on Sunday vs Sharks, yet they'll have everyone including Hynes ready.
So expect Hynes to score like 40 points by himself to prove a point to Fittler.
Suprise suprise, Latrell has a "strain" again, and pulls out of Origin camp (you can bet your arse he'll be fit to play for Souths though).
As a result Stephen Crichton goes into centres, and, well logic would tell you Hynes is straight in as 18th man. Ohhhh no no no no no.. enter Matt Burton.
Because we play Sunday there is a short turnaround to State of Origin, and that means we cannot play Burton on Sunday vs Sharks, yet they'll have everyone including Hynes ready.
So expect Hynes to score like 40 points by himself to prove a point to Fittler.
Captain Ibis
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I honestly think Rajab will pose more of a threat in the halves if he gets a shot
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Sending them high in the sky.
Remember, it's only entertainment.
Watch an upset win for us occur, so the bookies don't take a hiding at everyone backing the Guppies.
Captain Ibis
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There's all this talk about Reece Walsh, and normally Munster, but besides Billy's coaching, DCE deserves arguably the same amount, if not more praise for what Queensland are doing.
The guy absolutely tears NSW to shreds and his kicking game in most Origin games is always on point.. If he retires from rep duties it MAY make it slightly easier for the Blues going forward, but the way Billy is going it could be another long few years for New South Wales.
The guy absolutely tears NSW to shreds and his kicking game in most Origin games is always on point.. If he retires from rep duties it MAY make it slightly easier for the Blues going forward, but the way Billy is going it could be another long few years for New South Wales.