2018 State of Origin 1 - MCG June 6

[T-Boon]

Wait.... was he serious?

I am serious I have no idea who McCullouch is. But lets not make this about me, congratulations to the guy for being picked from Queensland Cup or Jersey Flegg or whatever.

It reminds me of when Ikin was picked from obscurity and Coach Vautin did not know him thought he was an autograph hunter.

 

[Bazal]

I am serious I have no idea who McCullouch is. But lets not make this about me, congratulations to the guy for being picked from Queensland Cup or Jersey Flegg or whatever.

It reminds me of when Ikin was picked from obscurity and Coach Vautin did not know him thought he was an autograph hunter.

224 NRL games and counting...

You remind me of I Bleed Maroon never having heard of Jason Smith

 

[T-Boon]

224 NRL games and counting...

You remind me of I Bleed Maroon never having heard of Jason Smith

I'll look him up on youtube lets move on.

 

[Gronk]

 

[Gronk]

Mitchell Moses was at the Blues training today wearing NSW gear.

 

[Wally21]

I feel sorry for Gutho.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

Why? He's awesome.

 

[The EELiminator]

Mitchell Moses was at the Blues training today wearing NSW gear.

in the stands?

 

[Gronk]

in the stands?

Hmm was watching ABC and I think they mixed vision from emerging blues and today in Coogee. Or not.

 

[Dibs]

Mitchell Moses was at the Blues training today wearing NSW gear.

Did he get it at rebel and just show up?

 

[Gazzamatta]

Did he get it at rebel and just show up?

"But Freddie told me I was great for The Cucumbers? "

 

[Gronk]

Was Wade Graham overlooked because his was injured ?

 

[strider]

Was Wade Graham overlooked because his was injured ?

I heard freddy say that was one of the hard calls .... so no, just cos he thought there were better options

TBH wade was poor in SOO last year

 

[hindy111]

I reckon Freddy madr a mistake. It was NSW chance to have experience over Qld and he threw it away.
Still a great side but I would of kept a few old faces

 

[Gronk]

I heard freddy say that was one of the hard calls .... so no, just cos he thought there were better options

TBH wade was poor in SOO last year

I just thought for the 20 mins he was on the field vs us, he was dynamic on the edge. Lovely footwork, pass and short kicking game.

 

[TheParraboy]

Cotric >>>>>>>>> Ado Carr
A fast big body, Mansour like, would have been my option. Carr is fast but not sure he is for Origin

Aitken >>>>>>>>>>> Mitchell
Don't think we should have gone for both Roberts and Mitchell. Aiken is far better defensively and no slouch in attach

 

[TheParraboy]

I reckon Freddy madr a mistake. It was NSW chance to have experience over Qld and he threw it away.
Still a great side but I would of kept a few old faces

Agree to an extent, but we cant pick guys not playing as good as the debutants just because they have experience. Surely you don't want Woods, Dugan, Jackson, Ferguson there just for the experience?
Experience in losing?

Fifta would be my pick to be there though if could, QLD would hate it, and on current form the guy is blitzing it and played some big minutes.

 

[TheParraboy]

I just thought for the 20 mins he was on the field vs us, he was dynamic on the edge. Lovely footwork, pass and short kicking game.

Heres your 2 problems Gronk, the later being the more pertinent

20min

vs us

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

People saying that Fifita has made his choice so let's go with players who want to be there... but how many other players had to choose between playing an international game or origin? Not many I suspect.

 

[Stevie]

I like the forward pack, a lot. My concerns.

Addo Carr bringing the ball back so much of Origin is about good starts to sets and I worry here.
Latrel. Defensive liability. Had only 2 hit ups last week. Needs to be very involved to pay off.
Roberts. Marking up against Inglis has me worried.
Tom T. One of the most overrated players in the NRL in my opinion not that many agree. His defence can be very average AND he is playing out of position.

But I am excited to see new faces so I hope they can pull it off. They have picked a very attacking team and I am looking forward to that.