2023 Origin III - Wed 12 Jul - NSW 24-10 QLD @ Accor

[Vic Mackey]

Not up the middle. Our edges have been torn to pieces. Murray is also a f**king gun so I'm happy for him to have a go in his best spot

Look i love Yeo, I wanted the Tigers to sign him back when he was a centre/backrower as I saw what a gun he was going to be. If im picking an Aussie side hes my 13. I just think Origin is played so different to any other form of league, the ball playing 13 doesnt suit it. The way Carrigan plays for QLD is totally different to how he plays for Brisbane which is why he's so effective. Your 13 just needs to tuck it under the arm and run. its why Murray would have been my lock for NSW for the last 2 years.

 

[Woody90]

true - don't think adding Tevita Pangai Jr would make it better

A winger ran over the top of him yesterday.

 

[Iamback]

yes he is, however hes played 80 mins both games and we've conceded an average of 30 points per game

Yeo missed 0 tackles though

 

[Apey]

As a Knights fan I’m really happy for Best. He’s been fantastic this year despite being in a struggling team. Not sure how he will go though, he’s still got errors in his game, but still only 21. He may do better than expected. He plays for a club team that’s usually getting smashed in the forwards playing against momentum so I don’t think Origin will he as big of jump for him as it is for some players that go into a shite and poorly coached NSW team from their good club systems.

I also don't think he's smart enough to be phased by the step up to Origin. Keen to see how he goes. Not an awful pick for a dead rubber.

 

[Iamback]

Panthers fans:

'I hope they dont pick any of our players for origin'

Also Panthers fans:

'How the hell didnt Edwards, Tago, Luai or Leinu get picked?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?'

A Broncos fan suggested Tago.

for me it isn't replacing them it is replacing them with players from Clubs struggling

 

[yobbo84]

Yeo should come on after 30 mins, sub Murray, and when Murray is back on after 50 mins, Yeo can play prop.

Murray is elite, he throws himself at everything and plays himself to the point of exhaustion. But he doesn't do this for 80 mins in the NRL so won't do this for 80 mins in Origin. Or maybe Freddy will play him 80 and he'll injure himself and we'll lose our best player.

 

[Chins get the wins]

This series Yeo has been passing too early. It's not something that's happened before so I'm happy for him to be "dropped"

The real issue is Freddy can't coach

 

[yobbo84]

Look i love Yeo, I wanted the Tigers to sign him back when he was a centre/backrower as I saw what a gun he was going to be. If im picking an Aussie side hes my 13. I just think Origin is played so different to any other form of league, the ball playing 13 doesnt suit it. The way Carrigan plays for QLD is totally different to how he plays for Brisbane which is why he's so effective. Your 13 just needs to tuck it under the arm and run. its why Murray would have been my lock for NSW for the last 2 years.

I think people still sleep on Cam Murray somewhat.

Murray ball plays as well, he just does things a bit faster than Yeo. But Yeo can play 80 mins consistently and Murray can't.

Look they're basically as good as each other. The reason Murray should start is that Yeo has had a shot, so give Cam a turn.

 

[Iamback]

I think people still sleep on Cam Murray somewhat.

Murray ball plays as well, he just does things a bit faster than Yeo. But Yeo can play 80 mins consistently and Murray can't.

Look they're basically as good as each other. The reason Murray should start is that Yeo has had a shot, so give Cam a turn.

When we won the series. Murray and Yeo both started that is the way it should be

 

[SLRBRONCOS]

A Broncos fan suggested Tago.

for me it isn't replacing them it is replacing them with players from Clubs struggling

To be fair, I mentioned Penisini, Staggs, and Talakai too.

 

[Perth Red]

Looks like NSW have just brought in players from better supported Sydney clubs to sell tickets lol

 

[Iamback]

To be fair, I mentioned Penisini, Staggs, and Talakai too.

Yeah and all good shouts.

Better still their teams aren't running 13th and have been more reliable

 

[soc123_au]

Panthers fans:

'I hope they dont pick any of our players for origin'

Also Panthers fans:

'How the hell didnt Edwards, Tago, Luai or Leinu get picked?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?'

Not wanting them picked and scratching your head why they were overlooked for other options is 2 different things.

Luai getting the arse is media driven. He was far from worst on field both games, others far shitter got a pass because ReAsOnS.

Tago I wouldn't have picked anyway, but if you are picking Best, then he should be in the conversation. He owned Best less that 2 weeks ago, then destroyed Melbourne, Best played well yesterday, and you can only play whats in front of you, but f**k me, my Nan would have scored a hattrick against that Dogs side.

Drinkwater? lol.

Lenui is in the extended squad, we are short of decent front rowers, just seems odd he isn't in the 17.

Still dont care, I'd rather the 3peat than maybe win a dead rubber.

 

[Chins get the wins]

Not wanting them picked and scratching your head why they were overlooked for other options is 2 different things.

Luai getting the arse is media driven. He was far from worst on field both games, others far shitter got a pass because ReAsOnS.

Tago I wouldn't have picked anyway, but if you are picking Best, then he should be in the conversation. He owned Best less that 2 weeks ago, then destroyed Melbourne, Best played well yesterday, and you can only play whats in front of you, but f**k me, my Nan would have scored a hattrick against that Dogs side.

Drinkwater? lol.

Lenui is in the extended squad, we are short of decent front rowers, just seems odd he isn't in the 17.

Still dont care, I'd rather the 3peat than maybe win a dead rubber.

Lucky for us we are winning 3 in a row baby

 

[Chins get the wins]

To be fair, I mentioned Penisini, Staggs, and Talakai too.

Staggs can't really defend but Best doesn't have a brain... tough call

 

[soc123_au]

I think people still sleep on Cam Murray somewhat.

Murray ball plays as well, he just does things a bit faster than Yeo. But Yeo can play 80 mins consistently and Murray can't.

Look they're basically as good as each other. The reason Murray should start is that Yeo has had a shot, so give Cam a turn.

Murray is a gun. I don't think him starting is an issue at all. More so that Yeo plays 80 or watches from home is the opinion of most Panthers fans.

 

[soc123_au]

Lucky for us we are winning 3 in a row baby

Luai with a point to prove will be a good thing in that regard.

 

[SLRBRONCOS]

Staggs can't really defend but Best doesn't have a brain... tough call

Yeah, Staggs copped a bath from Hammer on Saturday

 

[Captain Apollo]

Selection process underway

Was that for selecting the NSW squad for game 3 this year, or the NSWRL selection process for choosing its Origin coach?

 

[Chins get the wins]

Murray is a gun. I don't think him starting is an issue at all. More so that Yeo plays 80 or watches from home is the opinion of most Panthers fans.

Murray and Yeo are THAT good that fans of both clubs realise its a coin flip