I totally agree with you he can be but not now...
I just don't reckon he's the right style of player for Origin?
Like I said earlier, look at the guys QLD bring in. It's not Dave Fifita, even with a zillion injuries. It's guys like Tom Gilbert, Pat Carrigan, who are just fit, happy to get dirty, and rumble all day. Especially in the pack.
That goes a long way towards winning them games. They don't care about flash or power, they care about outlasting the other bloke. The occasion lifts these tough hard working blokes and they pick just enough spice to produce something when it's needed.
It's not pashun, it's just smarter. Which should be insulting to Freddy but...I mean?