Origin 2013 NSW side

[Dazzat]

Why is Kurt Gidley seen as such a good player? Sure, he's fairly solid, but nothing more than that. When Craig Bellamy was NSW coach, he seemed intent on making Gidley fullback and captain, when his performances seemed to suggest he deserved otherwise. He's nothing more than a decent bench utility.

I think the reason he was so underwhelming in the Bellamy days was because he had too much pressure placed on him. As the utility, he has so much less to do, which is what he should be comfortable with.

I like to think of Gidley is like ... well like a dummy for a baby dressed in blue - he soothes NSW supporters as they cry about never winning a series. Stick Gidley in the team and they'll feel better.

That's because he's kinda like a poor man's Andrew Johns: He comes from Newcastle, kicks goals, sometimes plays hooker and sometimes kicks goals. The closest thing to Johns in today's game.

So, NSW can watch Gidley play, and sucking on the memories of the good old days when NSW won series when Andrew Johns (who we all know was the most amazing player in the world and his legend grows every hour after his retirement) last played.

Unfortunately the dummy doesn't fix the problem. And we still have to listen to the crying.

 

[evil_p091280]

I'd love to see Ferguson get a crack on the wing. Big, brash, strong, and seems more than capable in defense. As things stand this would be my team:

1. Jarryd Hayne
2. Brett Morris
3. Michael Jennings
4. Josh Morris
5. Blake Ferguson
6. Todd Carney
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Paul Gallen
9. Robbie Farah
10. James Tamou
11. Greg Bird
12. Anthony Watmough
13. Trent Merrin

14. Andrew Fifita
15. Aaron Woods
16. Luke Lewis
17. John Sutton

Obviously it won't look anything like that...especially the halves and Sutton on the bench.

Best team I've seen so far.

 

[HowHigh]

I agree that is the worst team i have made but hey first time making an orgin team give me a break

lol don't worry mate, everyone is entitled to their opinions
And someone posted a much worse team than yours after it

 

[gUt]

I like to think of Gidley is like ... well like a dummy for a baby dressed in blue - he soothes NSW supporters as they cry about never winning a series. Stick Gidley in the team and they'll feel better.

That's because he's kinda like a poor man's Andrew Johns: He comes from Newcastle, kicks goals, sometimes plays hooker and sometimes kicks goals. The closest thing to Johns in today's game.

So, NSW can watch Gidley play, and sucking on the memories of the good old days when NSW won series when Andrew Johns (who we all know was the most amazing player in the world and his legend grows every hour after his retirement) last played.

Unfortunately the dummy doesn't fix the problem. And we still have to listen to the crying.

And what sweet, sweet music it is.

 

[gUt]

I'll have a go.

1. Hayne
2. Uate
3. Ferguson
4. J Morris
5. Gordon
6. Carney
7. A Reynolds
8. Fifita
9. Farah
10. Tamou
11. Watmough
12. Bird
13. Gallen

14. Grant
15. Mannah
16. Merrin
17. Lewis

 

[caylo]

For me Id say (assuming Morris and Stewart not fit):

1 Hayne
2 Gordon
3 J.Morris
4 Jennings
5 Merritt
6 Carney
7 Pearce (not my choice but will happen)
8 Mannah
9 Farah
10 Tamou
11 Lewis
12 Watmough
13 Gallen

14 Sutton/ Gidley
15 Bird
16 Grant/Woods
17 Fafita

18 Merrin (cover for Gallen)

 

[MightyBronco]

Souths and Easts have the best forward packs in the comp. Surely at least one of them will get picked.

 

[Murf]

Ferguson > Merritt.

 

[Jono078]

It's a shame if Merritt makes it tbh. You just watch recent games and I see many aspects for Qld to exploit down his side in defense.

I'd have 5 other wingers ahead of him.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

What's wrong with picking players in position?

Right centre and left centre are not the same. Neither is right and left wing.

Jennings is a left centre, as is Morris. Sure both could play either side, but they must be better at their preferred side if only due to familiarity.

Ferguson plays right centre for the Raiders. If he and Brett Morris are of similar ability (and I believe they are) then surely Ferguson should get the nod by virtue of the fact he plays on that side at club level.

 

[Tone83]

Hayne at fb behind a decent team and motivated could prove more lethal than people think, might be the key to breaking the losing streak. Shame will hoppa isn't around, another serious attacking weapon in the backline would make a big difference. You need a couple.

 

[Walt Flanigan]

If Merritt gets anywhere near a NSW team it will be due to a media beat-up and nothing else.

 

[age.s]

It's a shame if Merritt makes it tbh. You just watch recent games and I see many aspects for Qld to exploit down his side in defense.

I'd have 5 other wingers ahead of him.

Agree 100%. No idea how he comes into calculations.

 

[Liddell]

If Merritt gets anywhere near a NSW team it will be due to a media beat-up and nothing else.

If he gets picked it's because Morris is injured and he's next in line. They've run out of excuses not to pick him.

The media got guys like T-Rex and Idris in the side. This year looks like they will push for Ferguson after his one good game where he ran a few good lines against that absolute gun O'Neill.

They'll pick Fergo, he'll have a shocker, then we'll keep hearing about how he's got Inglis potential, needs to get his head right ect ect.

 

[Mr Saab]

Souths and Easts have the best forward packs in the comp. Surely at least one of them will get picked.

Maybe so, but most are Poms and Kiwis....SBW , Burgess, Isaac Luke, Hargraves. Teo is a QLDr.
Who would you pick from their 2 packs that are NSW eligible?

 

[Rod]

If Merritt gets anywhere near a NSW team it will be due to a media beat-up and nothing else.

The way they go on about him it's almost gotten to the point where I feel like it's me who must be missing something. But then I watch their games and I just don't get it. He's a good finisher but so are most other wingers in the NRL. His impact in other areas of the game to me appears to be minimal. But apparently he's done his time and deserves a shot. That basically sounds to me like they feel sorry for him that he hasn't been picked yet?

On NRL 360 they were trying to justify his selection by saying he can 'sniff out a try'. WTF? Uate, Gordon, Taufua can't sniff out a try? They're wingers FFS. James McManus and Ash Graham can sniff out a try. It's just ridiculous in my eyes.

 

[Mr Saab]

His game vs the Eagles was poor. He didnt get involved and was invisible....and that game was "originesque". If he thinks Origin will be like playing the Panthers then he will be in for a rude shock

 

[Hutty1986]

His game vs the Eagles was poor. He didnt get involved and was invisible....and that game was "originesque". If he thinks Origin will be like playing the Panthers then he will be in for a rude shock

Exactly. And most of his club games are like that. Always there to take the last pass and fall over the line, but not sighted when the Bunnies are pinned in their own 20 and looking for a fresh outside back to help with a run or 2. Ordinary defender to boot.

He's a f*cking myth & he is not worthy of playing SOO football.

 

[Tweed Titan]

Exactly. And most of his club games are like that. Always there to take the last pass and fall over the line, but not sighted when the Bunnies are pinned in their own 20 and looking for a fresh outside back to help with a run or 2. Ordinary defender to boot.

He's a f*cking myth & he is not worthy of playing SOO football.

Picking Merritt for NSW would be like when City Origin felt that Corey Hughes and Ben Pomeroy had "done their time" and they selected them.

Merritt should have got picked in hindsight ahead of the likes of Wolfman and Steve Turner, but that train has been and gone. Sorry, you probably should have been picked a few years ago, but we have much better options now.

 

[Jono078]

For mine this is the NSW winger pecking order is;

1 Jarryd Hayne
2 Brett Morris
3 Aku Uate
(Will Hopoate)
4 Blake Ferguson
5 Jorge Taufua
6 Michael Gordon
7 James McManus
8 Jack Wighton
9 Nathan Merritt