NSW
JARRYD HAYNE
Says the turning point in his career was being shot at six years ago at Kings Cross. He says, ``It taught me the importance of speed and evasion.
DANIEL TUPOU
Going into this Origin II camp, Laurie Daley urged the young man to talk more and he actually did... Then he was encouraged to talk less!
JOSH DUGAN
Son of Queanbeyan grog monster, `Dave Dugan. Dave recently went to give blood and when they drew it out, it formed a head. A man after my own heart.
MICHAEL JENNINGS
Is having his best season in years for the Roosters. Which isnt saying much because his previous four years were pathetic.
WILLIAM HOPOATE
Recently returned from a Mormon mission where he broke the Mormon record for most Bibles sold. William said the secret to his selling success was kindness, as well as taking his father John, just in case they were considering not buying.
JOSH REYNOLDS
A typical rough, tough Western Suburbs boy. Was homesick all week in Coffs Harbour and had trouble sleeping. Eventually Laurie Daley had to stand outside his hotel room window and fire a handgun, just to make him feel at home.
TRENT HODKINSON
Has a huge phoenix tattoo emblazoned across his chest to remind him of all the injuries hes overcome, and also a cellmate he became particularly fond of during a stint in Long Bay prison.
PAUL GALLEN
When the great Bob Fulton labelled Paul Gallen a possible future Immortal, Gallen said it was his proudest moment. No-one has had the guts to tell Paul that Bozo was joking.
ROBBIE FARAH
Was at the centre of all the post-game celebrations at full-time as coach Laurie Daley turned Robbie upside down and used his nose as a yard glass for teammates to drink out of.
AARON WOODS
Last week, he put his Leichhardt house up for sale. The real estate guide described the house as, ``Just like its footballing owner, large, ugly and rather empty upstairs.
BEAU SCOTT
One of the true heroes of Origin I. He walked into the sheds at full-time and collapsed, not through exhaustion but when he was reminded he had to go back and play for the Knights.
RYAN HOFFMAN
Stood up after Origin I and gave a stirring victory speech, its just a shame his teammates didnt respect him enough to listen to it.
GREG BIRD
Has been brought into the NSW side because of a distinct lack of nastiness and suspect facial hair being the only thing missing from our Origin I performance.
JAMES TAMOU
His Origin I performance was superb. Coach Laurie Daley described his performance as ``almost as strong as his body odour.
ANTHONY WATMOUGH
Laurie Daley paid tribute to Anthony Watmoughs new found maturity. Daley said, ``Last camp he actually managed to string a sentence together and spelt dog three times without making a mistake.
TRENT MERRIN
Or otherwise known as the fat, slow bloke who dates Sally Fitzgibbons. Sally, like most celebrities, does her bit for charity causes, but dating Trent Merrin is taking things too far.
LUKE LEWIS
Says he misses the threat of violence and all around general hostility of Penrith. Lewis said when it comes to violence, Cronulla really lacks consistency and needs to aim up, more than the occasional Australia Day.
