NSW Preliminary squad.

[Inferno]

Braith Anasta, Danny Buderus, Matt Cooper, Ben Creagh, Robbie Farah, Brett Finch, Paul Gallen, Mark Gasnier, Eric Grothe, Nathan Hindmarsh, Brett Hodgson, Ryan Hoffman, Ben Hornby, Brent Kite, Jamie Lyon, Reni Maitua, Willie Mason, Anthony Minichiello, Luke O'Donnell, Mark O'Meley, Matt Orford, Andrew Ryan, Jason Ryles, Anthony Tupou, Craig Wing, Dean Young.

Unavailable: Luke Bailey, Craig Gower, Matt King, Luke Lewis, Steve Simpson, Timana Tahu, Trent Waterhouse."

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,21112396-2722,00.html

The squad, which will take part in an overnight camp in Sydney's eastern suburbs this weekend, includes six players who are yet to make their Origin debuts, St George Illawarra back rower Ben Creagh, Melbourne forward Ryan Hoffman, Bulldogs utility Reni Maitua, Manly halfback Matt Orford, Roosters prop Anthony Tupou and Dragons utility Dean Young.


All bar Young, Orford and Hoffman have played Test football.


The most notable omission was Cronulla captain Brett Kimmorley.

:lol:

Can't really say anyone should be surprised.

The fact Creagh made it over Thommo is an absolute joke though.

 

[stevie013]

might make him play better knowing that he isnt in the squad

 

[Special K]

Thompson is past it when it comes to reps but surely there has to be some better players in our state then Ben Creagh.

 

[Stonecutter]

There is no way Creagh will make the final squad. He's just filling in space on the preliminary squad list.

 

[Snoop Shark]

Stapleton should be in there....unless he is a maroon

 

[imasharkie]

The fact Creagh made it over Thommo is an absolute joke though.

Thommo's form fell away towards the end of the season, maybe he's paying the price for that.
Besides he got his big contract.

 

[Qld-Sharkie]

Thommo's form fell away towards the end of the season, maybe he's paying the price for that.
Besides he got his big contract.

Fell away after his new contract was signed.
You could see the change in attitude. I think we started the 10 losses the week after he signed...

 

[Frenzy.]

Actually there's history between Murray and Thompson. There's no way in the known world he would get a run in a Graham Murray coached team.

 

[Booyah]

Dean Young WTF? He's only started running the other week and he reckons he won't be back until round 7-10 because he's still not 100%. Why bother to even name him if he can barely train?

Not that it matters cos it's just a prelim squad anyway, but still....

 

[zeppelin]

Am i the only one who thinks this squad is a complete waste of time? If it isnt, it simply proves that players are picked on reputation and not form.

 

[Mr Angry]

Good looking squad except for Canatsa.

 

[jc155776]

QLDs gonna sh*t all over those players.

 

[Nullajet]

picking this squad now is a farce and waste of time!!

 

[wittyfan]

The fact that Anasta and Finch are still "in the mix" is very alarming.

 

[Inferno]

Am i the only one who thinks this squad is a complete waste of time? If it isnt, it simply proves that players are picked on reputation and not form.

You are not wrong, half those players could get injured/have sh*t years or whatever. Also what incentive is it for young guys trying to make the side, when its clear they already have picked the f**ken side.

FMFF!!

 

[White Poiner]

Go QLD.

 

[Inferno]

I think QLD will be kicking our ass for a few years to come.

Thankfully I don't really care about Origin any more, and just hope any sharks that are playing come through unscathed.

 

[sydneysharkbrisbane68]

Creagh will make final squad Goose Gould, will be pushing his barrow, from week 1, the question is over Buderus, any suspension will see him out of team, who would be captain, give it to big Willie, he plays with passion

 

[Boldo]

Mason is the worst player ever. He should not be the captain of any team.

Also if the Sharks fire under Stuart don't be surprised if Kimmorley gets a recall to SOO.

Stranger things have happened.