Round 9 v Cowboys

[herbert henry1908]

This payment for playing Origin should go to the club that the player is contracted to. The current system encourages corruption.

Corruption? Such as kickbacks for selection?

First time I’ve ever heard this view expressed.

 

[TheFrog]

What nonsense

Exhibit 1: Dylan Walker.

Corruption? Such as kickbacks for selection?

Players beinbg promised Origin selection to change clubs, or denied it for the same reason.

 

[herbert henry1908]

Exhibit 1: Dylan Walker.


Players beinbg promised Origin selection to change clubs, or denied it for the same reason.

That can be fixed in other ways though.

The selection panel shouldn’t have any official links to a current NRL team. Could be the same rule as it is for the commissioners, 5 years without an official club role.


The payment goimg to the club could still be corruption unless you sever offical ties between the selectors & clubs.

 

[umina panther]

So a player should risk his career for the club to earn money?

 

[Fangs]

I'll be completely shocked if Cleary is picked for game 1 of Origin.

Who the hell picks an Origin rookie coming off an injury? Potentially with absolutely no game time before hand? It would be a crazy decision and I'm certain he is out of the running.

Game 3 is far more likely, especially if we lose and its a dead rubber.

 

[Fangs]

Tough game in Bathurst.

Maloney will need to wear his best dinner suit for us to win this one. Just too much disruption in the spine.

 

[CCJohnC]

Peachey will still be 6 as I have noticed he is passing much more than before. Leota try for example. Phillips to wing a no brainer and I like the idea of May to Ron Massey Cup. Not sure if Wallace will play but if OK he will.

 

[herbert henry1908]

Peachey will still be 6 as I have noticed he is passing much more than before. Leota try for example. Phillips to wing a no brainer and I like the idea of May to Ron Massey Cup. Not sure if Wallace will play but if OK he will.

I’m not sure I’d play a first grader in Ron Massey cup. Big target on his back at that level.

 

[TheFrog]

Peachey will still be 6

Two try assists and a threat whenever he handled. He won't be moved now.

 

[TheFrog]

I’m not sure I’d play a first grader in Ron Massey cup. Big target on his back at that level.

Griffin has already shown his hand in regard to May. He'll get 15 minutes or so from the bench.

 

[franklin2323]

Griffin has already shown his hand in regard to May. He'll get 15 minutes or so from the bench.

with no NSW Cup it is the best option

 

[MrBlack]

Griffin has already shown his hand in regard to May. He'll get 15 minutes or so from the bench.

Agree. And Peach will stay at 6. I thought he had one of his better games at 6 against the Dogs.

 

[herbert henry1908]

Griffin has already shown his hand in regard to May. He'll get 15 minutes or so from the bench.

Be interesting to see how that works because we really need a hooker on the bench too.

 

[Buzzard Breath]

Peachey will still be 6 as I have noticed he is passing much more than before. Leota try for example.

It was a lovely pass to leota too.

 

[TheFrog]

Be interesting to see how that works because we really need a hooker on the bench too.

Katoa on the bench, Hetherington to have a week off since no reggies.

 

[OldPanther]

This payment for playing Origin should go to the club that the player is contracted to. The current system encourages corruption.

I'd be taking them to court for my earnings if I had that happen.

 

[PenrithPanther45]

Can't access the full article but this was from 2 hours ago in the Townsville Bulletin:
COWBOYS star Michael Morgan has quashed suggestions that he's set for a permanent switch to fullback to help rejuvenate North Queensland's misfiring attack.

Also if we defend well we should win. We may not fire in attack due to changes to our spine/injuries but as long as we focus on defence I think we have enough to win a tight one.

 

[herbert henry1908]

Katoa on the bench, Hetherington to have a week off since no reggies.

Feels a little light with both Katoa & May on the bench.

 

[franklin2323]

Can't access the full article but this was from 2 hours ago in the Townsville Bulletin:
COWBOYS star Michael Morgan has quashed suggestions that he's set for a permanent switch to fullback to help rejuvenate North Queensland's misfiring attack.

Also if we defend well we should win. We may not fire in attack due to changes to our spine/injuries but as long as we focus on defence I think we have enough to win a tight one.

Yep 3 scoring 3 tries is possible just need to keep them out

 

[Buzzard Breath]

Can't access the full article but this was from 2 hours ago in the Townsville Bulletin:
COWBOYS star Michael Morgan has quashed suggestions that he's set for a permanent switch to fullback to help rejuvenate North Queensland's misfiring attack.

Also if we defend well we should win. We may not fire in attack due to changes to our spine/injuries but as long as we focus on defence I think we have enough to win a tight one.

Beware the wounded Cowboy. I bet the Qld papers will be pumping Thurston up this week with Brandy's comments a month ago.
Taumalolo has lifted his work rate the past 3 - 4 weeks. They will be desperate.
Our pack has the advantage and I hope its taken come Friday night.
Should be a good game.