A funny joke

[yobbo84]

http://www.leagueunlimited.com/article.php?newsid=14789

PM’s XIII announced

Sharks utility Greg Bird has earned a headstart in the battle for the vacant Australian rugby league Test team five-eighth position with selection in the Prime Minister's XIII to play Papua New Guinea this month.

Bird has been picked to start at five-eighth ahead of Roosters pivot Braith Anasta, who has been named on the bench for the September 23 match to be played in Port Moresby.

Gold Coast halfback Scott Prince, also in the running the for the Test number six jersey with Darren Lockyer out injured, will partner BIRD in the halves at halfback while Dragons five-eighth Mark Gasnier has been named in the centres.

Roosters skipper Craig Fitzgibbon has been rewarded for leading his side's late-season charge with the captaincy for the match.

Prime Minister's XIII: Kurt Gidley (Knights), Steve Michaels (Broncos), Mark Gasnier (Dragons), Joel Monaghan (Roosters), Chris Lawrence (Tigers), Greg Bird (Sharks), Scott Prince (Titans), David Shillington (Roosters), Robbie Farah (Tigers), Luke Douglas (Sharks), Anthony Tupou (Roosters), Craig Fitzgibbon (c, Roosters), Paul Gallen (Sharks).

Interchange: Braith Anasta (Roosters), Nate Myles (Roosters), Steve Simpson (Knights), Sam Thaiday (Broncos).
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:crazy:That was good for a laugh. When does the real team get named?

 

[kooriguy]

sadly its no joke...

 

[Azkatro]

They always pick a blend of players out of the finals series and upcomers in the PM's XIII. I don't really see the problem with this squad.

 

[The Preacher]

If I was Howard, I'd tell the selectors to sit back down and pick me a proper side.

 

[gong_eagle]

Why is Jason Taylors nose so narrow?
Because Crowe has tight butt cheeks.

 

[yobbo84]

They always pick a blend of players out of the finals series and upcomers in the PM's XIII. I don't really see the problem with this squad.

So where are the Canberra, Souths and Penrith up-and-comers? Why are there 6 Roosters? Could it be the assistant coach is Brad Fittler?

If David "I got bashed by Shannon Hegarty and make 2m hitups" Shillington is better than Scott Logan or Peter Cusack I'll eat my own arse.

 

[smeghead]

PM's side is normally a blen of older players, those on cusp of rep selection and some kids who are earmarked as ones to watch to give them the experience and encouragement.

It is pretty much the way it alays has been

 

[smeghead]

So where are the Canberra, Souths and Penrith up-and-comers? Why are there 6 Roosters? Could it be the assistant coach is Brad Fittler?

If David "I got bashed by Shannon Hegarty and make 2m hitups" Shillington is better than Scott Logan or Peter Cusack I'll eat my own arse.

The Yaks rep career is over it would seem.

Sad in some ways but good for the Bunnies one would imagine

 

[Red Bear]

Why complain about this side? Its mearly a promotional game, taking footy to PNG which, no matter what the players, is a good move

 

[tye]

Did he ever have a rep career?

 

[Surely]

So where are the Canberra, Souths and Penrith up-and-comers? Why are there 6 Roosters? Could it be the assistant coach is Brad Fittler?

If David "I got bashed by Shannon Hegarty and make 2m hitups" Shillington is better than Scott Logan or Peter Cusack I'll eat my own arse.

Start eating.

 

[Johns Magic]

So where are the Canberra, Souths and Penrith up-and-comers? Why are there 6 Roosters? Could it be the assistant coach is Brad Fittler?

If David "I got bashed by Shannon Hegarty and make 2m hitups" Shillington is better than Scott Logan or Peter Cusack I'll eat my own arse.

Difference is, Cusack is oldddd, and so is Logan.

It's not about picking the best team available.

 

[Raider_69]

steve michaels and david shillington?
they've gotta be a g-up... the rest i can live with

 

[Mr Saab]

Greg Bird @ 5/8 for Australia.
Up there with Mick Crocker playing 5/8 for Australia in the thirs test of 2003 Roo tour.

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

do souths fans do anything but whinge? must be tough inbetween dole payments

 

[Azkatro]

So where are the Canberra, Souths and Penrith up-and-comers? Why are there 6 Roosters? Could it be the assistant coach is Brad Fittler?

If David "I got bashed by Shannon Hegarty and make 2m hitups" Shillington is better than Scott Logan or Peter Cusack I'll eat my own arse.

Both are over 30 and have one City/Country game between them. The players picked are experienced rep players and/or young upcomers in form and with the potential to be rep players in the future.

 

[yobbo84]

Both are over 30 and have one City/Country game between them. The players picked are experienced rep players and/or young upcomers in form and with the potential to be rep players in the future.

OK. Then where is John Sutton? Michael Jennings? Todd Carney? Or are David Shillington and Steve Michaels "future rep stars". The team is a farce.

 

[smeghead]

The team seems to be selecte from teams that missed the 8 hence no Sutton.

Carney is like Laffranchi as in they are a bit to close to their incidents in time to give them the green and gold.

Jennings is puzzling though

 

[Tom Ace]

OK. Then where is John Sutton? Michael Jennings? Todd Carney? Or are David Shillington and Steve Michaels "future rep stars". The team is a farce.

Whinge, whinge, bloody whinge.

I would've agreed with you 9 or so weeks ago about Shillington, but since Freddy took over he's played substantially better. Take your red and green glasses off.

Jennings deserves a spot though.

As for Sutton? He is absolutely terrible.

 

[yobbo84]

As for Sutton? He is absolutely terrible.

Any remaining credibility you might have potentially had has been lost with this ridiculous statement.