Is the World Cup Final Cam Smith's last ever game in the green and gold?

[LordLeague]

If the Kangaroos have the year off next year then do we all expect Can Smith to still be playing for the Kangaroos in 2019? If not, could Saturday night be his farewell game? I reckon he should announce his international retirement tomorrow. Would add to the event and should guarantee a sellout at Suncorp.

Lord League

 

[Last Week]

I doubt this will be the last we see of Smith or Cronk.

Slater maybe.

I also believe that Thurston will come out of retirement and play for Queensland next year.

 

[roughyedspud]

After Saturday Australia won't have another game till October 2018 and it's only 1game..there's no way Smith,cronk and slater will still be around..

They'll be 35+

 

[Last Week]

After Saturday Australia won't have another game till October 2018 and it's only 1game..there's no way Smith,cronk and slater will still be around..

They'll be 35+

You're doubting the health of Smith and Cronk. Their fitness and health is top notch. Haven't suffered many injuries aswell.

I can't think of Cameron Smith having an injury actually.

 

[roughyedspud]

Why not retire on a high,winning a world cup on their maroons home field? Perfect time to knock it on the head!

Or

Go around again,for 1 game,likely to be in Auckland in 2018? Cos they certainly won't be around in 2019!

 

[DOGS AND EELS!!!]

No Anzac test next year?

 

[roughyedspud]

Nope...we'll yes...but not to after the grand final

 

[Bobby DIGital]

I hope so. I'm sick of seeing him influence refs. Although I think he'll play until he's 40 tbh.

 

[Springs09]

Smith will play in the one-off game against NZ next October.

But if that game wasn't there then I'm glad this would be his last game. He's one of the main reasons Australia wants a year off every three years. Will also cost him the record for most tests I'm pretty sure.

 

[myrrh ken]

Hes a greedy and ego driven merkin so will play on

 

[Jim from Oz]

He's one of the main reasons Australia wants a year off every three years. .

is he? i've never heard that …

 

[Springs09]

is he? i've never heard that …

He's the General President of the RLPA who are the ones that demand the break for the Australian team.

 

[Jim from Oz]

He's the General President of the RLPA who are the ones that demand the break for the Australian team.

yes, i suppose so … I wish the stupid RLPA would demand a 22-game season instead of 24, leaving them less tired and more ready for Tests !

 

[Springs09]

Or demand less pre-season training and no useless games like the All-Stars.

When the Australian team has a 'year off' they don't get any more time off, they just go back to pre-season earlier. Who knows why they would prefer slogging it out in pre-season heat in December rather than playing for your country.

The reason there is so many injuries is because clubs push their players to the limit during training. Only when they're playing for their country or a rep team are they oh so concerned about player welfare.

 

[Mr Angry]

No, wants more records.

 

[kdalymc]

RLWC is huge- let’s play LESS tests...

 

[ANTiLAG]

Smith will play in the one-off game against NZ next October.

But if that game wasn't there then I'm glad this would be his last game. He's one of the main reasons Australia wants a year off every three years. Will also cost him the record for most tests I'm pretty sure.

You sure?

Play for Straya or stay home with Bev?

 

[footy75]

Hes a greedy and ego driven merkin so will play on

nope.....there's losers and winners in life.

Smith is a fkn winner.