NSW 2019

[Spot On]

Yep, he is killing it.

 

[myrrh ken]

So what's NSW options for the remaining centre spot?
James Roberts
Jack Bird
Tyrone Peachey
Josh Dugan
Josh Morris
Jarrod Croker
Jesse Ramien
Clint Gutherson
Michael Jennings
Blake Ferguson

Any others?

Put a line thru bird

 

[BranVan3000]

Cleary can’t be picked

Sorry he is in horrid form and has done nothing to earn the mantra he is carrying the torch for the next era of the Blues.

He got carried in the last series by Maloney yet it seems like Maloney is the one to be easily ruled out? Makes no sense to me

Blues need to stop thinking they can create an era of winning like QLD and focus on winning this year’s series. Pick on form, period

 

[aqua_duck]

Cleary can’t be picked

Sorry he is in horrid form and has done nothing to earn the mantra he is carrying the torch for the next era of the Blues.

He got carried in the last series by Maloney yet it seems like Maloney is the one to be easily ruled out? Makes no sense to me

Blues need to stop thinking they can create an era of winning like QLD and focus on winning this year’s series. Pick on form, period

Exactly, besides a few admirable pieces of cover defence Cleary was a virtual passenger last year and his performance was no better than anything Pearce had served up in previous years, only difference is he wasn't up against 3 future immortals.
To be honest I would've been inclined to give him and Maloney first crack this year if their club form was even mediocre but right now they're barely at a first grade level

 

[Vic Mackey]

This is what I'd pick:

1. Tedesco
2. Ferguson
3. Wighton
4. Mitchell
5. Addo-Carr
6. Keary
7. Reynolds
8. Klemmer
9. Cook
10. Vaughan
11. Cordner
12. Frizzell
13. Finnucane

14. Jake Turbo
15. Sims
16. Matterson
17. Pangai Jnr

 

[SBD82]

The form of the panthers halves is an awful predicament for the blues.

The last time we won a series we changed the halves, and it f**ked us for several more years (amongst other factors).

Now we are a huge chance of repeating that mistake, but the shitty form of Maloney and Cleary has almost given us no choice.

Wouldn’t be surprised to see Freddy hedge his bets and keep one. Probably Cleary, and bring in Keary.

 

[Tommy Smith]

This is what I'd pick:

1. Tedesco
2. Ferguson
3. Wighton
4. Mitchell
5. Addo-Carr
6. Keary
7. Reynolds
8. Klemmer
9. Cook
10. Vaughan
11. Cordner
12. Frizzell
13. Finnucane

14. Jake Turbo
15. Sims
16. Matterson
17. Pangai Jnr

Very strong though I'd make a couple of changes in the forwards and bench.

1. Tedesco
2. Addo Carr
3. Mitchell
4. Wighton
5. Cotric
6. Keary
7. Reynolds
8. Jake Turbo
9. Cook
10. Vaughan
11. Cordner
12. Frizell
13. Murray

14. Klemmer
15. Finucane
16. Sims
17. Cody Walker

 

[Vic Mackey]

Very strong though I'd make a couple of changes in the forwards and bench.

1. Tedesco
2. Addo Carr
3. Mitchell
4. Wighton
5. Cotric
6. Keary
7. Reynolds
8. Jake Turbo
9. Cook
10. Vaughan
11. Cordner
12. Frizell
13. Murray

14. Klemmer
15. Finucane
16. Sims
17. Cody Walker

Cant argue too much with that either. Im a big Murray fan and it sounds cliche but he just looks an 'Origin Player' however would probably like to see him tough out another year of first grade. Cody Walkers in rare form but needs to start or nothing imo, he can really only play 1 position (as can the two halves) so not sure how youd use him?

 

[TheFrog]

I don't care if Cleary doesn't get a run and Maloney looks gone, but one thing must be remembered-

If last year's side was picked on club form rather than reputation Tedesco would have missed out, and he was the best player from either side.

 

[Vic Mackey]

If last year's side was picked on club form rather than reputation Tedesco would have missed out, and he was the best player from either side.

I know you haven’t liked him since he took Moylans spot, but in what world was Teddy’s Origin spot under threat? And from who?

 

[TheFrog]

I know you haven’t liked him since he took Moylans spot, but in what world was Teddy’s Origin spot under threat? And from who?

You have a short memory. Many wanted Turbo in the 1. His form up to Origin 1 was very scratchy indeed. You should read some old threads if you don't believe me.

 

[Vic Mackey]

You have a short memory. Many wanted Turbo in the 1. His form up to Origin 1 was very scratchy indeed. You should read some old threads if you don't believe me.

I don’t really, and if there are it’s probably Panthers fans saying Dylan Edwards should be there

 

[aqua_duck]

You have a short memory. Many wanted Turbo in the 1. His form up to Origin 1 was very scratchy indeed. You should read some old threads if you don't believe me.

Teddy's form wasn't that bad, he took some time to gel with a new team but his form was slowly building, to say Cleary and Maloney's form is scratchy would be incredibly kind

 

[TheFrog]

to say Cleary and Maloney's form is scratchy would be incredibly kind

Maloney especially. Nathan looks worse playing in a team that is so out of sorts.

 

[aqua_duck]

Maloney especially. Nathan looks worse playing in a team that is so out of sorts.

Yep, Maloney has looked like a fringe first grader since the back half of last year

 

[Mr Angry]

I think Maloney will be the one to go.

Freddy will go the Roosters left edge, Topou, Mitchell, Cordner, Keary and justify it that way.

Cleary will survive and will play much better with a proper dummy half in Cook.

Just not sure who will be right centre.

 

[King hit]

Wighton would be a smokey for the side. Been playing very well for Canberra and we are lacking in centres and he has a lot of experience there.

 

[TIGER14]

Surely we can't pick Simple Jack.
The bloke's barely first grade standard week to week let alone stepping up to Origin.

 

[greenBV4]

So what's NSW options for the remaining centre spot?
James Roberts
Jack Bird
Tyrone Peachey
Josh Dugan
Josh Morris
Jarrod Croker
Jesse Ramien
Clint Gutherson
Michael Jennings
Blake Ferguson

Any others?

Curtis Scott seems to be back after whatever it was that kept him out (apparently off field issues).
I don't have foxtel so Ive only seen the highlights from tonights game but he seemed to be back in-form?

correct me if I'm wrong but he's been in the emerging blues squad and last year was talked about as a potential future NSW player, if he continues to play well the next couple of weeks before selection is he any chance of making the squad?

Edit: just watched the presser, sounds like he's injured anyway

 

[myrrh ken]

Id be happy to scratch off fergo from the list. The bloke has some diaboloical errors in him