Despite the criticism, I've warmed to this side after a day to consider it.
There's no way that Myles is going to play on the left edge, he's a prop now or a lock who plays exactly like a prop. Teo or Parker will start in his place and he's coming off the bench and will play prop all night long. From memory, I think Teo plays on the right so it may be Parker who starts. Souths fans could correct me there.
After having some success in Sydney for a few years our recent record there has started to wane. Our large forwards have succumbed to fatigue and the NSW approach of mobile forwards has proven to be effective. Obviously, a different approach was taken this year and it is worth a shot. Back in Brisbane Hannant's will come back into the side or Kennedy may be drafted. Of that I am almost certain.
Should Parker start, that it a real boost for Queensland. He provides the offloads that have been lacking from the side. Twice last year in Game 3 his offloads were the spark to Queensland tries. I thought he was particularly effective.
This is a good side, and will really take it to a hungry NSW. With more variety in kicking options and points of attack than NSW, we should get the job done. Going to Brisbane one up is vitally important.
