NSW 2019

[moffla]

Origin is like another 10 days away so Keary will be ok

After 2 concussions it’s a pretty big risk. His form warrants it, but player safety has to be considered

 

[Danish]

Pearce is going alright

Pearce has been going alright plenty of times leading into origin.

We all know what happens when he pulls on that sky blue though

 

[The unknown]

After 2 concussions it’s a pretty big risk. His form warrants it, but player safety has to be considered

Wasn't aware he had a 2nd concussion, tbh that would be pretty fair if he was left out then

 

[big hit!]

Pearce has been going alright plenty of times leading into origin.

We all know what happens when he pulls on that sky blue though

Yeah I know. He has the ability, but I he's too far gone mentally after the years of struggle and series losses, and also, the general negativity towards him playing Origin

 

[SBD82]

If I’m a knights fan I’m praying that Pearce isn’t picked.

His form at the moment is phenomenal. Last thing Newcastle needs is to have origin bring up his demons.

 

[moffla]

Wasn't aware he had a 2nd concussion, tbh that would be pretty fair if he was left out then

Unfortunately confirmed
https://bit.ly/2EvoEDG

Cody Walker in at 6 for mine

 

[SBD82]

Unfortunately confirmed
https://bit.ly/2EvoEDG

Cody Walker in at 6 for mine

You’d have to think Reynolds at 7. would firm in the betting if they go for Cody at 6.

 

[BranVan3000]

Bring Gidley out of retirement

 

[aqua_duck]

If I’m a knights fan I’m praying that Pearce isn’t picked.

His form at the moment is phenomenal. Last thing Newcastle needs is to have origin bring up his demons.

Pearce has been ruled out with a groin issue

 

[SBD82]

Pearce has been ruled out with a groin issue

Wow. Weird.

He was moving pretty well last night, and no signs of treatment in the sheds.

Probably just being cynical, but it makes me wonder whether he has made himself unavailable to avoid the stress.

 

[King hit]

Walker/Reynolds is the go now.

 

[aqua_duck]

Wow. Weird.

He was moving pretty well last night, and no signs of treatment in the sheds.

Probably just being cynical, but it makes me wonder whether he has made himself unavailable to avoid the stress.

He's been carrying it for a while and it doesn't allow him to train much during the week, the prognosis is he wouldn't be able to run till Thursday and Freddy said he would only pick players who would be able to train all week

 

[The unknown]

Walker/Reynolds is the go now.

Well makes most sense

Reynolds/Walker/Crook trio club combination

 

[Lemon Squash]

Reynolds looks gone now too.. last man standing at this stage.

I think he will go Cleary/Maloney out of necessity.

 

[Jason Maher]

Walker and Cleary, assuming the former doesn't go down too.

 

[mave]

7. B. Parker (c)

 

[Jason Maher]

7. B. Parker (c)

Broken jaw idiot

 

[Hutty1986]

I'd be very concerned if they go Cleary-Walker tbh. Cleary cannot lead a side around and won't have Maloney to save him this time. I hope I'm wrong, but i don't see much more in Walker than a bloke with a good running game and not much else. Hard to imagine him holding up in an origin grind. 2018 halves now you'd assume is the safer option.
Backline now a concern however, with foxsports website saying Josh f**king Morris and that useless plank Topou both getting a run. If Toops gets in over Cotric....wow.
Qld definitely favourites now you'd think, even with our pack firing and Teddy/Cook in great form.

 

[mave]

Broken jaw idiot

Thanks scoop.

 

[BranVan3000]

Cleary: “I name the pretenders Luke Keary, Mitchell Pearce and Adam Reynolds”