NSW Origin

[WestyLife]

From my understanding he wants to play for New Zealand.

Yeah he's eligible for both Samoa and NZ so really comes down to his personal preference. NZ being tier 1 means no State Of Origin but Samoa being tier 2 means he could play for NSW.

 

[Luke Bowden]

From my understanding he wants to play for New Zealand.

Romey always maintained that he is Samoan and is committed to playing for Samoa.

He’s has said that every time I’ve ever heard him asked.

 

[Jane Murray]

Romey always maintained that he is Samoan and is committed to playing for Samoa.

He’s has said that every time I’ve ever heard him asked.

Yeah I know. Him, and Nathan, would continue that form into Origin. I hope he does play.

 

[mxlegend99]

No Klemmer or Graham. Thinking that means Martin and/or Yeo are in. Fittler has dropped a few guys who probably should feel unlucky.

I mean not even being part of a train on squad after being part of one or both series wins.

Yet he had Turbo in despite no game time.

 

[Jane Murray]

No Klemmer or Graham. Thinking that means Martin and/or Yeo are in. Fittler has dropped a few guys who probably should feel unlucky.

I mean not even being part of a train on squad after being part of one or both series wins.

Yet he had Turbo in despite no game time.

Apparently, Klemmer only made the cut last year, due to injury.

 

[Fangs]

I guess I can understand dropping Klemmer, not so much Graham who I thought was sublime in game 2 last year.

That leaves Saifiti, Haas and Big Jake as our middles. Murray and Frizzell have also spent plenty of time there. Not sure I can see Yeo in the starting 17 yet. Has to battle with Finucane.

 

[The_Frog]

Yeah he's eligible for both Samoa and NZ so really comes down to his personal preference. NZ being tier 1 means no State Of Origin but Samoa being tier 2 means he could play for NSW.

Born and raised in NSW. Played for St Marys, Samoan grandparents. Played for Junior Kiwis so must have some connection to NZ.

 

[The_Frog]

That leaves Saifiti, Haas and Big Jake as our middles.

All picked on reputation. Saifiti didn't do much to establish the middle dominance his side desperately needed yesterday.

 

[franklin2323]

The plan is or was up until a few months ago. Crichton, To'o, Leinu, Leota, Luai and May to all play for Samoa in next years World Cup.. After that re-assess the NZ path

 

[franklin2323]

As for the side. Most of the side won't change. 27 players were used and a handful won't be available so I doubt there is much change

 

[franklin2323]

No Klemmer or Graham. Thinking that means Martin and/or Yeo are in. Fittler has dropped a few guys who probably should feel unlucky.

I mean not even being part of a train on squad after being part of one or both series wins.

Yet he had Turbo in despite no game time.

Using last year and Aust squad. Maybe not

Tedesco
Cotric
Wighton
??
Addo-Carr
Keary
Cleary
Haas
Cook
Jake Turbo
Cordner
Frizzell
Murray

Papenhuyzen
Safiti
Finucane
Crichton

You'd think is the top side. I guess depends if they want guys in the squad for experience. The further we go the better their chances

 

[WestyLife]

Born and raised in NSW. Played for St Marys, Samoan grandparents. Played for Junior Kiwis so must have some connection to NZ.

His father.

 

[Luke Bowden]

Yeah I know. Him, and Nathan, would continue that form into Origin. I hope he does play.

I also don’t think he is all that interested in playing for NSW.

 

[Jane Murray]

I also don’t think he is all that interested in playing for NSW.

Yeah that's the impression I got. I meant that earlier.

 

[Crashtest]

The SMH reporting that Leota is being considered for the Origin squad, and is 1 of 6 Panthers players in calculations for selection.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/origin-bolter-nsw-blues-consider-shock-selection-of-little-known-panthers-prop-20201005-p5626c.html


With Queensland facing the prospect of being without Kalyn Ponga, NSW are contemplating one of the boldest Origin selection moves in recent memory, considering little-known Penrith bench player Moses Leota for their 27-man squad.

In a huge show of faith in the high-flying Panthers, sources close to the Blues camp told the Herald that NSW coach Brad Fittler is impressed with Leota's impact off the bench for his club and is in line for a shock call-up.

The Panthers' record-breaking season could be rewarded with up to six players in the Blues squad, which will be finalised on October 25. Nathan Cleary, Stephen Crichton, Liam Martin, Api Koroisau, Isaah Yeo and Leota are all in calculations.

Leota's potential selection comes 24 hours after Fittler left NSW and Australian prop incumbent David Klemmer out of his 27-man squad, opening the door for Leota to join the likes of Junior Paulo, Payne Haas and Daniel Saifiti as the front-rowers in the Blues fold.

Auckland-born Leota played his junior football for St Marys and was named in Fittler's Emerging Blues squad last year alongside Kotoni Staggs, Victor Radley and Mitchell Moses.

Leota has played 79 NRL games since his debut in 2016, 62 of those coming off the bench for the Panthers. He has averaged nine runs a game for a total of 107 metres in 2020.

 

[betcats]

Freddy going to pack this squad with panthers.

 

[mxlegend99]

Leota is one from left field. He has been pretty good this year but never really considered he would be a chance at Origin.

If he played for blues like he did Samoa then we haven't even seen his best footy yet this year.

 

[martielang]

Well I think we can rule out @franklin2323 being Freddy Fittler.

 

[franklin2323]

Well I think we can rule out @franklin2323 being Freddy Fittler.

They have mentioned 40-50 players.

 

[franklin2323]

Freddy going to pack this squad with panthers.

No chance. The squad won't change much from last year