2024 State of Origin Series (Mens Edition)

[PARRA_FAN]

My Origin side

1. Tedesco
2. Lomax
3. Best
4. Crichton
5. Too
6, Moses
7. Hynes

13. Yeo
12. Martin
11. Crichton
10. RCG
9. Koroisau
8. Haas

14. McIness
15. Olakau'atu
16. Stefano
17. May/Saifiti

18. Shaun Lane

I like that starting 13 but not sure about the bench

 

[TheParraboy]

I honestly couldn’t give two shits about origin this year.

One shit a day is plenty mate

 

[Gazzamatta]

I honestly couldn’t give two shits about origin this year.

Im slightly more interested since "look at me" Fittler got his marching orders.

 

[Sensei Cobra]

Anasta has Jurbo in his side…. Surely we’re not picking him anymore

 

[84 Baby]

 

[King-Gutho94]

The "experts" have talked him up as a potential 5/8 or utility off the bench.

The last time he played, they kept throwing the ball to him for those super kicks and not once did it threaten Queensland.

The last time i saw Burton play for NSW i was still drunk around 6:30am in the morning in a Miami hotel room and all i remember about his performance was him head butting Dane Gagai's fist.

 

[TheParraboy]

The last time i saw Burton play for NSW i was still drunk around 6:30am in the morning in a Miami hotel room and all i remember about his performance was him head butting Dane Gagai's fist.

No Tino to help Dane out this year...

 

[King-Gutho94]

With Munster likely out i assume Dearden will come straight in.

I don't think QLD lose too much there Dearden was probably playing better then Munster anyway.

Billy has won an origin with Dearden at 5/8.

I think NSW still need a miracle & madge must nail his 1st side correctly and stick with it.

Have to win in Sydney & Melbourne.

Hooker spot will be interesting for NSW does madge go with McInnes or Koroisau who he coached at Souths back in 2015 as backups to Issac Luke.

Reece Robson is the incumbent may be a victim of a change in regime.

 

[Incorrect]

With Munster likely out i assume Dearden will come straight in.

I don't think QLD lose too much there Dearden was probably playing better then Munster anyway.

Billy has won an origin with Dearden at 5/8.

I think NSW still need a miracle & madge must nail his 1st side correctly and stick with it.

Have to win in Sydney & Melbourne.

Hooker spot will be interesting for NSW does madge go with McInnes or Koroisau who he coached at Souths back in 2015 as backups to Issac Luke.

Reece Robson is the incumbent may be a victim of a change in regime.

As much as I find it hard to get enthused about Origin, my 2 cents would be start McInness at hooker then shift him to 13 and bring Api off the bench for some creativity....

Or pick Lussick and watch him stink it up for another team.... Who cares....

 

[strider]

As much as I find it hard to get enthused about Origin, my 2 cents would be start McInness at hooker then shift him to 13 and bring Api off the bench for some creativity....

Or pick Lussick and watch him stink it up for another team.... Who cares....

yep this ...... well the first bit about mcinnis & api

though the 2nd bit would at least get the merkin away from us for a week

 

[TheParraboy]

Very good chance we be without Moses for the sharks and titans games (before origin 1 and 3). We have the bye before Origin 2. Then there is backing up after Origin 1 and 2 where we have the dogs and knights (both away) Origin 3 we have the bye after

Possibly be without Hopgood also?

All winnable games, but goes without saying all quite losable as well the way were travelling

 

[Gherkin]

Moses will not be picked in Origin 1. I think they'll go Hynes at 7 and Luai at 6. Api and McInnes at 9/14 but Brailey and Connor Watson would also be under consideration.
Rest of the backline probably looks something like
1. Edwards/Teddy
2. To'o
3. Best
4. Chrichton
5. Suaalii

 

[emjaycee]

Moses will not be picked in Origin 1. I think they'll go Hynes at 7 and Luai at 6. Api and McInnes at 9/14 but Brailey and Connor Watson would also be under consideration.
Rest of the backline probably looks something like
1. Edwards/Teddy
2. To'o
3. Best
4. Chrichton
5. Suaalii

No Lomax in 5?

 

[hindy111]

No Lomax in 5?

Why pick a code hopper in Suaali? He hasn't even lived up to his expectations.
Lomax or JAC

 

[hindy111]

Luai and Martin are in terrible form. The manky 2nd rower I don't think has origin toughness.
I reckon Hazelton would go well at origin.

 

[Gherkin]

No Lomax in 5?

Maybe. I think Suaalii is a better player but not much in it, Lomax probably in better form. Both make the tough metres well out of their own end and good under the high ball

 

[emjaycee]

Maybe. I think Suaalii is a better player but not much in it, Lomax probably in better form. Both make the tough metres well out of their own end and good under the high ball

Suaalii going to rugby in 6 months wont help his chances.

 

[Gherkin]

Suaalii going to rugby in 6 months wont help his chances.

True

 

[King-Gutho94]

Suaalii going to rugby in 6 months wont help his chances.

Didnt stop QLD picking Folau after he said he was going to GWS.

I dont think Suaalii has done enough anyway.

But Origin is all about the here and now. If he is going to help us win this year then pick him.

But i think there is better options anyway.

 

[the phantom menace]

We haven't earnt any Origin selections on form this season.

Moses unlucky due to timing and injury recovery, so he might be a chance of selection for game 2 (if NSW lose the first).