2024 Origin II - Wed 26 Jun - NSW 38-18 QLD @ MCG

[Bazal]

merkin keeps missing 10 tackles a game

Yeah that's the only thing I can think of apart from some Tigers bad blood BS. Merkins defence is absolutely gash at times.

I'd still pick him but.

 

[aqua_duck]

The real story here is API missing out again. Wtf is going on there?

Api is just not great defensively, Robson might not be as craft as Api but he’s a stronger defender and arguably a better pure runner. Watson gives you backline cover and a dynamic running threat as well

 

[Chins get the wins]

Api is just not great defensively, Robson might not be as craft as Api but he’s a stronger defender and arguably a better pure runner. Watson gives you backline cover and a dynamic running threat as well

Watson was poor even for Newcastle

 

[Marshall_magic]

If he isn’t playing because there is some issue between him and Madge from the tigers days than the blues jumper is officially dead.

I would doubt that. Api was signed when Madge was the coach, but Madge was sacked before he actually played as a tiger. (Api was signed Dec 2021 for season 2023, Madge was sacked midway through season 2022). Would seem like Madge wanted Api, although it’s possible he took Api because Robson was signed to the Cows long term

 

[aqua_duck]

Watson was poor even for Newcastle

He was poor as a starting 5/8th with no legit halfback alongside him but he was a quality utility/running middle hence why we wanted to keep him.

 

[Exsilium]

I think that NSW has a really good chance

Of losing the series

 

[yobbo84]

Look... Murray, Yeo, whatever.

If NSW lose, it will be Latrell's fault. Tele journos have the articles saved in their drafts folder already.

 

[This Year?]

So the kicking game will be slightly better, but I still don't see where tries come from. It's going to be pathetic watching fatty get baited into a suspension while we lose yet another series.
Good luck to Edwards on his debut.

 

[Mr. Shaman]

So the kicking game will be slightly better, but I still don't see where tries come from. It's going to be pathetic watching fatty get baited into a suspension while we lose yet another series.
Good luck to Edwards on his debut.

At least it’ll add a new dimension to my booing of the fatty

 

[Rising from the Ashes]

On paper NSW look strong but no one will know how they'll gel until Wednesday night.

 

[no name]

The real story here is API missing out again. Wtf is going on there?

Has he played since he snuck someone into camp a few years ago? That’s the only reason I can think of because he’s miles ahead of any other hooker atm.

 

[King hit]

Pretty happy with the team. Happy to see Hynes gone he is a total fraud.

 

[League Unlimited News]

1. Reece Walsh 2. Xavier Coates 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Reuben Cotter 9. Ben Hunt 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Jaydn Su’a 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Harry Grant 15. Moeaki Fotuaika 16. Felise Kaufusi 17. Kurt Capewell 18. Dane Gagai 19. Heilum Luki 20. Trent Loiero

Changes from Game I: Selwyn Cobbo and J'maine Hopgood are both out, with Kaufusi and Capewell the new faces on the bench.

TEAMS: 2024 Men's State of Origin Series » League Unlimited

leagueunlimited.com

 

[Captain Apollo]

 

[Munky]

I'm not sure the 2023 version of Kurt Capewell is the same bloke who could cover admirably in the backs a few years ago

 

[Cowboyz]

How did Hudson Young get dropped? The noted hard man was bulldozing the timid North Queensland forwards on Friday.

A bounty of riches at NSW disposal.

Wot

He was the best player on the field that game, for the Cowboys.

 

[Captain Apollo]

‘Perfect 14’: Connor Watson is Blues’ new Mr Fix It as Maguire explains Blues bolter’s selection

‘Perfect 14’: Blues’ new Mr Fix It as Maguire explains Blues bolter’s selection

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[JamesRustle]

That QLD team looks bog average.

 

[beave]

i'd swap Gagai in for Gapewell.

 

[mozza91]

I'm not sure the 2023 version of Kurt Capewell is the same bloke who could cover admirably in the backs a few years ago

Capewell can definitely plug any holes that may emerge.