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:lol: Of course he is.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ne...r-at-anz-stadium/story-fngr8hxh-1226657754426JUNE 05, 2013 12:26PM
Liverpool up-and-comers Mick Doolan and Joey Tramontana set to dominate in Origin curtain-raiser at ANZ Stadium
NSW Origin under-16 rugby league player Mick Doolan will face off against the Queensland team in the State of Origin curtain-raiser at ANZ Stadium tonight.
NSW Origin under-16 rugby league player Mick Doolan
WHILE the senior NSW rugby league team has been unable to shake Queensland's dominance for seven long years, the future at least looks bright.
Liverpool up-and-comers Mick Doolan and Joey Tramontana will aim to set things straight as they play for NSW under-16s in the curtain-raiser to tonight's State of Origin game at ANZ Stadium.
The boys were selected for the special occasion last week and they have been in camp at Narrabeen since Saturday.
Both are sporting internationals, with Joey making the all-schools team and Mick representing Australia in rugby union.
Mick was also a member of the NSW indigenous team in the curtain-raiser to the NRL-Indigenous All Stars game in February, at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.
"This crowd should double that one," Mick said.
The strapping five-eighth, who will play halfback tonight, will get to cross off two achievements at once.
"I've never been to an Origin game before - I've always wanted to go to one," Mick said.
Both boys were clearly honoured at the opportunity and the occasion. "When I found out I cried then I told my Dad and he nearly cried," Mick said.
Joey said he was proud to follow in the footsteps of the likes of NSW legends Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler.
"I feel very proud and privileged to represent the state ... there have been lots of great players," he said.
"It will be an awesome and exciting experience playing before the big boys.
"It will be a moment that will live with me for life."
MICK DOOLAN
■ From: Prestons
■ Plays for: Cabramatta Two Blues and Parramatta Eels
■ Favourite Blues: Michael Jennings and Jarryd Hayne
"I'm going to be nervous but I'll have family and friends so I'll put on a show for them."
JOEY TRAMONTANA
■ From: Kemps Creek
■ Plays for: Marconi Mustangs and Parramatta Eels
■ Position: Hooker
"I'll probably be nervous but excited. There's a lot of emotion in a state game."
