NSW Team 2014

[Springs]

No Tupou. Both Morris on the wing. Idris given one duty belt Inglis.

Tariq Sims and Jackson on the bench and same thing come on and belt them.

I don't think anyone outside of Hayne and Farah would really scare QLD.

And you think Jackson and Idris would?

 

[the beavers]

my only problem is with williams
im guessing scott and hoffman are there to be solid and defensively sound in the first 20
then the more attacking lewis and watmough to come on....
only problem is williams is likely to come on and stand around with his hands in his pockets...seeing as though both gallen and merrin will prob do a stint up front maybe sims would have been better for the 15 min rip in job....

 

[Chook]

Whether stupidity or form, neither Pearce nor Maloney deserved to be selected.

Regardless who NSW pick it'll be QLD 3-0 in this series and in a canter.

Chook.

 

[ggmu]

At least we get to see Scott do his tough guy impression for 1 more origin game before he is dropped when the blues remember he is a shit player.

 

[nick87]

the Blues team stinks. :lol:

9-0. Book it now.
Mind you, i dont think NSW can actually pick a team capable of beating QLD. Said so for the last 4 years and got shouted down by hardcore blues fans

based on the 35 odd players named, QLD still have the best 5 players on the feild. They still have 10-13 of the best 15-20 players on the field. Until that changes, the Blues arent winning the series. And definitely not when they have to go on the road twice in a 3 game series

 

[franklin2323]

And you think Jackson and Idris would?

Ask Dylan Walker how it is marking Idris. I know Merritt and co have been blamed but Morris' defence hasn't been the best.

They can virtually watch the last 2 series and target the same backs with the same sweeping move. that move has led to Boyd being a prolific try scorer...Boyd a guy who is borderline geniused!!

 

[RecordBreakingMaroons.]

Safe to say we got dis.

Yeah it's not like there is any pressure on the rookie Blues halves combination. For them it's an easy match:

They have no Origin experience.

Played in QLD.

They've never formed combinations with the other players(unlike QLD).

The weight of 9 Series losses if they don't succeed.

The fact that many, in form, try but few thrive at this level.


Should be a walk in the park for them....

 

[timka4]

Pros - No Gidley, Pearce, Maloney, Hayne at FB
Cons - Williams, Hoffman. Williams at least has a chance to do something whereas the idea of Hoffman being in the starting 13 for NSW is insane, the man was invisible last year

 

[big hit!]

It's not a case of Hoffman or Scott being soft. Not at all.

Hoffman is becoming a senior member in this team. He can't wait for Hodkinson to bring him into the game on that left hand side of the field. Hard to do with Gal calling for it every 2nd tackle as well as Woods wanting to make an impact, but he'll have to get mouthy or be there when farah spots fatigue or a hole as the game wears on from Cronk, Gillett and Hodges on that side. Farah will run the ball from acting half and try to exploit this and Ryan has to be there to take advantage. Same with Scott on the other side of the field.

With the experience of being halves at one stage or another, Bird and Lewis have been great at being able to read this which is why they make an impact. Hoffman is more of a follower and waits for his halves to make a call for a play. His impact could be low again if he plays like he does at Melbourne.

I'm a fan of Scott, but like Hoffman, he could be in no-mans land waiting for Reynolds to bring him into the game. Mullen is great at utilising him. Like Hoffman above, he has to read the game and take advantage of sloppiness in the defensive line with Farah at acting half on the right side of the field, because I don't think Josh has the creativity and play making ability to use him like Mullen does.

 

[Jason Maher]

Well caught Apey.

 

[DB]

Safe to say we got dis.

I've never been more confident about anything in my life.... This is in the bag.

 

[big hit!]

I know, but they can't go picking guys on form and then pick Lewis.

Bodene Thompson has been in better form, but there's no chance in hell he deserves an origin gig.

Form. the biggest crock of shit to base a selection.

 

[RecordBreakingMaroons.]

I'm concerned because my first post here said that NSW would never win a series until they got rid of Gallen Bird Ennis Gidley and Pearce.

Now they are all out of the team(for differing reasons). Captain Bonehead is the only one left. Phew. Thank GOD. 9 in a row.

 

[Hutty1986]

the Blues team stinks. :lol:

9-0. Book it now.
Mind you, i dont think NSW can actually pick a team capable of beating QLD. Said so for the last 4 years and got shouted down by hardcore blues fans

based on the 35 odd players named, QLD still have the best 5 players on the feild. They still have 10-13 of the best 15-20 players on the field. Until that changes, the Blues arent winning the series. And definitely not when they have to go on the road twice in a 3 game series

until such time where QLD aren't holding the

Lets hope the Blues' attitude is a bit less gutless than yours.

 

[betcats]

I know, but they can't go picking guys on form and then pick Lewis.

Bodene Thompson has been in better form, but there's no chance in hell he deserves an origin gig.

I see what you are saying but there are a few guys who have earned the right to loyalty from NSW. Gallen, Bird, Lewis, Choc, Hayne....you pick these guys if they tell you they are sweet and give them every chance to be healthy and play because they always lift, club form is almost irrelevant for these guys if they are healthy. Has Lewis ever played a bad game for NSW?

If it was one of the morris boys, or Jennings or Tamou etc then I would be for picking the guy in the best current form but for Lewis if he is fit enough he plays.

 

[Jason Maher]

I've never been more confident about anything in my life.... This is in the bag.

Couldn't have put it better myself. The last 8 years has just been lulling Kweensland into a false sense of security.

 

[DB]

James Graham is the form prop in the NRL, but is he picked? No.

Smell a conspiracy.

 

[big hit!]

Have you watched the Bulldogs at all this season? Tony Williams is back playing on the left side of the field (he played on the right until Pritchard got injured), and is back to be a great ball runner. Seems he is much more comfortable on this side of the field, hopefully something Daley is aware of.

EDIT: Was their any mention of 18/19th men? Anything can happen, and much better to have those guys in camp now, if only for the experience.

also helps to have Graham and Kasiano playing regularly this year too. with those two putting the opposition on the back pedal consistently, the little boys opposite him on the edge of the defensive line this season can't get off the line early and smash him like they all were last year.

 

[Springs]

Ask Dylan Walker how it is marking Idris. I know Merritt and co have been blamed but Morris' defence hasn't been the best.

They can virtually watch the last 2 series and target the same backs with the same sweeping move. that move has led to Boyd being a prolific try scorer...Boyd a guy who is borderline geniused!!

Who cares what Dylan Walker thinks?
The people to ask are Inglis and Hodges, I don't think they'd be scared.

 

[Dogs Of War]

also helps to have Graham and Kasiano playing regularly this year too. with those two putting the opposition on the back pedal consistently, the little boys opposite him on the edge of the defensive line this season can't get off the line early and smash him like they all were last year.

Kasiano has only played 3 matches in first grade this year. He was injured for the first 6 rounds or so. Plus he only plays 30mins or so. Graham is playing like a man possessed. Worth every dollar.