Indigenous All Stars nominees

[84 Baby]

Indigenous All Stars nominees



NRL Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:58:00
Indigenous All Stars Copyright: NRL


The ARL Indigenous Council in cooperation with the 16 NRL Clubs has determined a list of all players who are eligible for consideration in the team. It is now up to the official selectors of the game - the fans, to choose the side who will take the field in February next year.


Public voting for the Indigenous All Stars opens on October 24, 2009 through www.nrl.com. The fans are being asked to select 16 Indigenous players.

They will be under the leadership of Ken Stephen Award winner Preston Campbell and will be joined by an additional three players who will be chosen by the ARL Indigenous Council selectors and Indigenous All Stars coach Neil Henry to form the 20-man squad.

Fans have less than a month to cast their vote for the Indigenous All Stars with voting officially closing on Sunday, November 15, 2009.

Nominated players eligible for the Indigenous All Stars include:

Player
Team
Albert Kelly Cronulla Sharks
Anthony Mitchell Parramatta Eels
Anthony Watts Nth Qld Cowboys
Beau Champion South Sydney Rabbitohs
Ben Barba Canterbury Bulldogs
Ben Jones Sydney Roosters
Ben Orcher Cronulla Sharks
Blake Ferguson Cronulla Sharks
Brad Tighe Penrith Panthers
Brandon Boor Nth Qld Cowboys
Brenton Bowen Gold Coast Titans
Carl Webb Nth Qld Cowboys
Chris Sandow South Sydney Rabbitohs
Cory Paterson Newcastle Knights
Daine Laurie Penrith Panthers
Dane Nielson Melbourne Storm
Donald Malone Nth Qld Cowboys
Esi Tonga Gold Coast Titans
Fred Briggs Canterbury Bulldogs
George Rose Manly Sea Eagles
Greg Inglis Melbourne Storm
Ian Lacey Gold Coast Titans
Jake Friend Sydney Roosters
Jamal Idris Canterbury Bulldogs
Jamie Simpson South Sydney Rabbitohs
Jamie Soward St George-Illawarra Dragons
Jarrod Sammut Penrith Panthers
Jharal Yow Yeh Brisbane Broncos
Joel Moon Warriors
Joel Romelo Penrith Panthers
Joel Thompson Canberra Raiders
Johnathan Thurston Nth Qld Cowboys
Jonathan Wright Parramatta Eels
Josh Hoffman Brisbane Broncos
Justin Carney Canberra Raiders
Justin Hodges Brisbane Broncos
Kurtis Lingwoodock Brisbane Broncos
Luke Kelly Melbourne Storm
Luke Walsh Penrith Panthers
Matt Bowen Nth Qld Cowboys
Maurice Blair Penrith Panthers
Michael Bani Nth Qld Cowboys
Michael Lett St George-Illawarra Dragons
Nathan Merritt South Sydney Rabbitohs
Obe Geia Nth Qld Cowboys
P J Marsh Brisbane Broncos
Palmer Wapau Brisbane Broncos
Rhys Wesser South Sydney Rabbitohs
Robert Lui Wests Tigers
Sam Thaiday Brisbane Broncos
Scott Prince Gold Coast Titans
Shannon Hegarty Nth Qld Cowboys
Shannon Walker Gold Coast Titans
Timana Tahu Parramatta Eels
Tom Learoyd – Lahrs Canberra Raiders
Travis Waddell Canberra Raiders
Ty Williams Nth Qld Cowboys
Wendell Sailor St George-Illawarra Dragons
William Isa Melbourne Storm
Willie Tonga Nth Qld Cowboys
Yileen Gordon Canterbury Bulldogs
Zac Merritt Canberra Raiders​

http://www.nrl.com/News/Latest/tabid/10874/default.aspx?newsid=57116

TT is nominated before even actually signing a contract

 

[yy_cheng]

Johnny Wright??

He looks like an ENGLISHMAN !!! He doesn't even look like an anglo Aussie.

 

[planeteels]

let's not vote for Tahu.. we want him to start in Round 1!!!

 

[84 Baby]

Johnny Wright??

He looks like an ENGLISHMAN !!! He doesn't even look like an anglo Aussie.

Not as confusing as Anthony Watts. Isn't he pasty white?

 

[Mr Angry]

Anthony Watts Nth Qld Cowboys
Ben Jones Sydney Roosters
Cory Paterson Newcastle Knights
Jake Friend Sydney Roosters
Luke Walsh Penrith Panthers


What is this third cousin twice removed types?

The first two are rangas FFS and Luke Walsh would get sunburnt in iceland.

Don't care, just find it strange.

Hopefully they pick Blake Ferguson (one form each team) will be good for his development.

 

[84 Baby]

let's not vote for Tahu.. we want him to start in Round 1!!!

I think we should vote Mitchell. Get's him some extra exposure... plus there are some other good indigenous centres, not many hookers

 

[Twizzle]

I played cricket with Anthony Watts and he's a ranga ffs.

I agree with Angry its probably irrelevant and its not what the thead is about, but it makes you wonder how they qualify.

 

[Twizzle]

I played cricket with Anthony Watts and he's a ranga ffs.

I agree with Angry its probably irrelevant and its not what the thead is about, but it makes you wonder how they qualify.

 

[parra pete]

Double post

 

[parra pete]

Two of my favourites in that lot...Micky Lett and Joel Thompson..

 

[Mateo Moi Moi]

Do they play an Australian team (with the likes of Inglis, etc picked for them) or is there another All Stars team picked to play against?

 

[JessEel]

Both teams are "all Stars" style.. I'll see if i can dig up a media release...

 

[JessEel]

It's official: NRL unveils All Star concept




NRL Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:20:00



The first ever National Rugby League All Stars game will kick-off the 2010 Rugby League season with a unique celebration of Rugby League’s diversity and of its role in the community.

NRL Chief Executive, Mr David Gallop, today joined Kiwi captain Benji Marshall, 2008 Ken Stephen Medal winner Preston Campbell, Australian halfback Johnathan Thurston and Rugby League Indigenous Council Chairman Smiley Johnstone to launch the first ever Indigenous All Stars v NRL All Stars team at the Gold Coast’s Skilled Park on February 13, 2010.

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd also sent his message of support for the match, which will mark the second anniversary of Australia’s apology to the Stolen Generation.

The match will mark the first time that the public will actually select teams and will see Dragons coach Wayne Bennett in charge of the All Stars side with the Cowboys’ Neil Henry coaching the Indigenous team.

“This is shaping up as one of the most spectacular showcases of playing talent the game has seen,” Mr Gallop said.

“Stars from every club will be represented in an atmosphere that will be unlike anything we have seen before.”

The All Stars concept was born from the passion of Ken Stephen Medal winner Preston Campbell, who wanted to build on the emotion that surrounded the Dream Time team that he captained during the Centenary World Cup opening ceremony.

“It meant a lot to all of us,” he said.

“The boys enjoyed playing together but the recognition and pride it brought to Indigenous communities was what really made it special.

“This match is a chance to bring everyone in the game even closer and it will be a lot of fun.”

Prime Minister Rudd said the All Stars game was a perfect way to capture the spirit of his apology to the Stolen Generation:

“The match reflects the way we can all work together to provide inspiration and opportunity in the years ahead.

“It is a celebration that should engage not only every Rugby League fan but the entire community.”

Proceeds from the All Stars game will be managed through Rugby League’s One Community programme and will directly target grass-roots Indigenous activities.

Mr Gallop added that the match reflected a game-wide commitment to celebrating the role of Indigenous athletes and of Rugby League’s community programmes:

“This game has attracted support from the Queensland Government and is the result of the enthusiasm and commitment of the NRL’s 16 clubs and the players who will represent them.

“Players will have the chance to really showcase their skills in the match and over a week of activities that will demonstrate how far Rugby League reaches into the community and of the important role it plays.

“And the fans will have the chance to decide which players they want to see play.

“All 16 clubs will be a part of Community Carnival activity in the lead-up to the match.

“The Community Carnival has formed an incredible tradition in Rugby League and the All Stars game will add an entirely new dimension.”

Details of how the public can vote for teams will be unveiled in coming weeks.

The All Stars sides will each boast 20-man squads, with 16 positions voted by the public through www.nrl.com.

The Rugby League Indigenous Council will select four of its team positions and, in recognition of his service to the Indigenous community and his passion for the Indigenous All Stars concept, Preston Campbell has been named ahead of an array of Premiership talent as the first player chosen and captain.

The public will decide 16 players with no restriction on which club the players are from, after which the Indigenous Council will announce its three remaining nominations to complete the 20-man squad.

The NRL All Stars team will include the Kangaroos Captain and Vice-Captain and the New Zealand Captain and Vice-Captain with the remaining 16 positions determined by the public vote. The prerequisite for the NRL All Stars is that one player from each NRL team must feature in the 16 voted by the public.

http://www.nrl.com/News/Latest/tabid/10874/default.aspx?newsid=56851

 

[JessEel]

doublepost \\\\/

 

[Mateo Moi Moi]

I was just wondering who gets first pick. I am guessing it would have to be the indigenous team.

1. Nathan Merritt - Rabbitohs
2. Blake Ferguson - Sharks
3. Greg Inglis - Storm
4. Timana Tahu - Eels
5. Wendell Sailor - Dragons
6. Preston Campbell (c)
7. Jonathan Thurston - Cowboys
8. George Rose - Sea Eagles
9. Jake Friend - Roosters
10. Tom Learoyd-Lahrs - Raiders
11. Sam Thaiday - Broncos
12. Cory Patterson - Knights
13. Joel Moon - Warriors

14. Jamal Idris - Bulldogs
15. Daine Laurie - Panthers
16. Robert Lui - Tigers
17. Esi Tonga - Titans

18. Justin Hodges - Broncos
19. Carl Webb - Cowboys
20. Scott Prince - Titans

Not a bad lineup but the Indigenous All Stars are very short on forwards.

 

[Phillips]

with the Indigenous All Stars is it just one player per club that makes up the team?

 

[Pazza]

thought the Indigenous side was going to be called the 'Dreamtime team'? All stars sounds mega american and cheesy. Atleast Dreamtime is more relevant to the indigenous people and original.

 

[haynemagic]

So whos everyone voting for???? Im gonna vote for anthony mitchell so he can get some game time against the big boys and i dont want tahu getting injured before the season even starts.

 

[Phillips]

tahuuuuuuu, we need the best team possible to win against the NRL

 

[hineyrulz]

It will be good to see young Mitchell get a run, it will be a cracker of a game.