New South Wales 2016

[Captain Apollo]

He isn't eligible.

Correct. Phil Rothfield's column today is that Greenberg should intervene and change the eligibility criteria so he can. Rothfield bases his point on it being "farcical" Radradra is eligible for Australia yet not to play for NSW (nor Qld for that matter).

As to form, on form I cannot see how you could pick Josh Dugan for NSW at the moment. Some people are saying he was NSW's player of the series in 2015. So what? His form, to date, has not been great, and unless people have forgotten, we lost in 2015. We need to pick players based on current form, and on current form, Tedesco is the best option at fullback for mine and Dugan is no where near being in the top dozen centres nor wingers eligible for NSW.

 

[Parra Pride]

Correct. Phil Rothfield's column today is that Greenberg should intervene and change the eligibility criteria so he can. Rothfield bases his point on it being "farcical" Radradra is eligible for Australia yet not to play for NSW (nor Qld for that matter).

I didn't read that article, but I did laugh seeing the little excerpt about Radradra not being able to represent his "home state". Would never have known Fiji was in NSW if not for good ol' Buzz.

 

[TheFrog]

Correct. Phil Rothfield's column today is that Greenberg should intervene and change the eligibility criteria so he can. Rothfield bases his point on it being "farcical" Radradra is eligible for Australia yet not to play for NSW (nor Qld for that matter).

It is farcical indeed, and they should change eligibility rules. He should not be allowed to play for Australia either.

 

[bluey]

Any player wishing to play for Australia do they have to have Australian citizenship ?

 

[League_God]

1.James Tedesco
2.Sione Mata'utia
3.Michael Jennings
4.James Roberts
5.Latrell Mitchell
6.Jarrod Mullen
7.Trent Hodkinson
8.James Tamou
9.Robbie Farah
10.Aaron Woods
11.Beau Scott
12.Trent Merrin
13.Greg Bird


14.Andrew Fifita
15.David Klemmer
16.Tyson Frizell
17.Wade Graham/Luke Lewis

 

[Dicko1]

Dugan has put in a tough, up the middle, "origin type" performance. Over to you Jimmy Tedesco.

 

[Dicko1]

I know this won't happen but I would shake thing up a bit. Bring in some new players but keep some experience as well. Players I leave out don't necessarily deserve it.
1- Tedesco. Form player. Fast, try scorer. Freak
2- Ferguson. Big,Strong,Fast. Great finisher.
3- Dugan. Proven at this level,in this position. He and Tedesco both have to be in.
4- Morris. Back to preferred side. Experienced campaigner.
5- Wighton. Big, strong, great under high ball. Good at bringing ball out of own end. Partnered with Morris.
6- Maloney. Unfairly dumped due to yellow dress fiasco. Classy half, great goal kicker.
7- Hodkinson. No option due to injury and suspension.
13- Trbojevic. Best middle defender in NRL. Huge motor, young bull. Time to move on from Gal.
12- Frizell. Strong ball runner, good defender. Threat on the right edge.
11- Graham. Strong player with ball skill. Takes over from Birdy.
10- Tamou. Peak of career. Incumbent, needs to lead the pack.
9- Farrah. No options. Provides experience to a young pack.
8- Woods. Young incumbent. Makes metres, needs to lift.

14- J Reynolds. Utility value and brings great energy fro the bench.
15- Klemmer. Incumbent. Young and aggressive. A keeper.
16- Merrin. At the peak of career. Experienced middle forward. Needs to lift.
17- Cartwright. Has errors but can bust game wide open. Risky but worth it.

You don't have to agree. I don't expect you to. Just my thoughts.

 

[umina panther]

Not a bad side apart from J Reynolds whos a complete plod

 

[umina panther]

Also Cartwright is at least 12 months off

 

[DOGS AND EELS!!!]

I know this won't happen but I would shake thing up a bit. Bring in some new players but keep some experience as well. Players I leave out don't necessarily deserve it.
1- Tedesco. Form player. Fast, try scorer. Freak
2- Ferguson. Big,Strong,Fast. Great finisher.
3- Dugan. Proven at this level,in this position. He and Tedesco both have to be in.
4- Morris. Back to preferred side. Experienced campaigner.
5- Wighton. Big, strong, great under high ball. Good at bringing ball out of own end. Partnered with Morris.
6- Maloney. Unfairly dumped due to yellow dress fiasco. Classy half, great goal kicker.
7- Hodkinson. No option due to injury and suspension.
13- Trbojevic. Best middle defender in NRL. Huge motor, young bull. Time to move on from Gal.
12- Frizell. Strong ball runner, good defender. Threat on the right edge.
11- Graham. Strong player with ball skill. Takes over from Birdy.
10- Tamou. Peak of career. Incumbent, needs to lead the pack.
9- Farrah. No options. Provides experience to a young pack.
8- Woods. Young incumbent. Makes metres, needs to lift.

14- J Reynolds. Utility value and brings great energy fro the bench.
15- Klemmer. Incumbent. Young and aggressive. A keeper.
16- Merrin. At the peak of career. Experienced middle forward. Needs to lift.
17- Cartwright. Has errors but can bust game wide open. Risky but worth it.

You don't have to agree. I don't expect you to. Just my thoughts.

Bird and Gallen should be there and no Jennings? You mad?

 

[DOGS AND EELS!!!]

When looking at outside backs, Tedesco should be top of the pecking order outside of the regulars. I wouldn't mind shuffling the backline to get him into the FB position.

1. James Tedesco
2. Josh Morris
3. Michael Jennings
4. Josh Dugan
5. Blake Ferguson

Only player really out of position would be Josh Morris but I'm sure he could switch to wing without any problems.

Next guys in line would be James Roberts, Josh Mansour and Jack Wighton.

I'm sticking with this backline.

 

[Eelpout]

1. James Tedesco
2. James Roberts
3. Michael Jennings
4. Josh Dugan
5. Blake Ferguson
6. James Maloney
7. Aiden Sezer
8. James Tamou
9. Michael Ennis
10. David Klemmer
11. Boyd Cordner
12. Beau Scott
13. Trent Merrin

14. Blake Austin
15. Paul Vaughan
16. Junior Paulo
17. Bryce Cartwright

18. Jack Wighton
19. Wade Graham

 

[Tweed Titan]

Ennis sigh. How shit was his service in game 2 last year? Farah is easily still our best unfortunately. We are so thin at hooker.

 

[SBD82]

Tedesco's defence last night convinced me that he is ready.

No way the selectors will agree with me though. Bunch of f**king clueless merkins.

 

[BennyV]

1. James Tedesco
2. James Roberts
3. Michael Jennings
4. Josh Dugan
5. Blake Ferguson
6. James Maloney
7. Aiden Sezer
8. James Tamou
9. Michael Ennis
10. David Klemmer
11. Boyd Cordner
12. Beau Scott
13. Trent Merrin

14. Blake Austin
15. Paul Vaughan
16. Junior Paulo
17. Bryce Cartwright

18. Jack Wighton
19. Wade Graham

That halves combo is the best one that NSW could offer up! Not sure about Paulo ot Vaughn (Woods 100% should be there, and starting) and I'm a bit suss of the right edge combo of Dugan/Fergo, but not a terrible team.

 

[Jason Maher]

Here we go again:

1. Josh Dugan
2. James Tedesco
3. Michael Jennings
4. Josh Morris
5. James Roberts
6. Aiden Sezer
7. Adam Reynolds
8. James Tamou
9. Robbie Farah
10. Aaron Woods
11. Wade Graham
12. Greg Bird
13. Paul Gallen (c)

14. Blake Austin
15. Tyson Frizell
16. David Klemmer
17. Andrew Fifita

Also worth considering:

James Maloney
Trent Hodkinson (only if we don't want a completely new halves pairing)
Jake Trbojevic
Michael Vaughan
Jack Wighton
Joel Thompson
Nathan Peats
Matt Moylan
Bryce Cartwright
Blake Ferguson

Please just f**k off:

Boyd Cordner
Trent Merrin
Beau Scott
Josh Jackson
Will Hopoate
Daniel Tupou
Michael Ennis
Mitchell Pearce
Josh Reynolds
Ryan Hoffman

 

[DOGS AND EELS!!!]

Here we go again:

1. Josh Dugan
2. James Tedesco
3. Michael Jennings
4. Josh Morris
5. James Roberts
6. Aiden Sezer
7. Adam Reynolds
8. James Tamou
9. Robbie Farah
10. Aaron Woods
11. Wade Graham
12. Greg Bird
13. Paul Gallen (c)

14. Blake Austin
15. Tyson Frizell
16. David Klemmer
17. Andrew Fifita

Also worth considering:

James Maloney
Trent Hodkinson (only if we don't want a completely new halves pairing)
Jake Trbojevic
Michael Vaughan
Jack Wighton
Joel Thompson
Nathan Peats
Matt Moylan
Bryce Cartwright
Blake Ferguson

Please just f**k off:

Boyd Cordner
Trent Merrin
Beau Scott
Josh Jackson
Will Hopoate
Daniel Tupou
Michael Ennis
Mitchell Pearce
Josh Reynolds
Ryan Hoffman

Who?

And Merrin has always been good for NSW.

 

[DOGS AND EELS!!!]

1. James Tedesco
2. Josh Morris
3. Michael Jennings
4. Josh Dugan
5. Blake Ferguson
6. Blake Austin
7. Aidan Sezer
8. James Tamou
9. Robbie Farah
10. Aaron Woods
11. Greg Bird
12. Bryce Cartwright
13. Paul Gallen

14. Josh Reynolds
15. Trent Merrin
16. David Klemmer
17. Andrew Fifita

For me the only positions I'm not certain on is the halves and who the utility should be.

 

[RecordBreakingMaroons.]

http://www.nrl.com/daley-eyes-return-of-origin-utility-role/tabid/10874/newsid/94293/default.aspx

"Discussing what changes, if any, he is looking to make after last year's Game III disaster, Daley will look to largely stick solid"

 

[Caped Crusader]

Who?

And Merrin has always been good for NSW.

Pretty sure he is referring to Paul Vaughan