The Sun-Herald can reveal that Blues selectors view the Bulldogs centre as the X-factor capable of snapping Queensland's four-year stranglehold on the interstate series. Idris has impressed the right people following a string of blockbuster performances. The teenage centre outpointed Eels counterpart Timana Tahu last month, backed it up with a strong representative debut for Country and impressed against the Dragons on Friday night.
But rather than starting him against the Maroons, Blues powerbrokers believe the 19-year-old can do the most damage off the bench in opposition to Greg Inglis.
Kurt Gidley would retain the fullback and captaincy roles, but would push up into dummy half when Idris came on to the field. This would allow Jarryd Hayne the opportunity to spend some time at fullback, while one of the centres - possibly Tahu - could shift to the wing.
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/idris-poised-for-shock-selection-20100515-v5f1.html
You couldn't make this sh*t up.
I'm speechless. Idris is a hack in defence and "Blues powerbrokers" think he'll stop Inglis.
And we're going to change the team around during the game just to fit idris into the team! They've lost the plot!!
Haha carrying a center on the bench. Haven't they learned from doing that with Josh Morris last year? Will Idris get a token 10minutes on the field when the game is almost over as well?
Some Dragons fan you are... Hornby is retired from rep footy.
Luke Lewis said:"Gal is one of those players you love to play with and hate to play against," Lewis told The Sunday Telegraph.
"He keeps working and is just a warhorse. He loves the physical battle and the stuff in the paper earlier in the week was a bit unwarranted, in my opinion.
"He's a class act. I got to play with him in the Test and I thought he was great and his work ethic unbelievable.
"He will be motivated for Sunday and it's not only a massive test for our group, but Gal will be there trying to prove everyone wrong.
"I think he's made for Origin."