State of Origin 2K19 Discussion

[mxlegend99]

The reason we are good with Luai at 6 is because Maloney and Cleary clash. They are both controlling halves whereas Luai is a running half which complements them.

Less minutes for Katoa sure isn't hurting either.

I hope we can see the Jimmy/Cleary combo playing off Kenny. But unless he becomes a top 30 player I doubt we will anytime soon.

 

[OldPanther]

Less minutes for Katoa sure isn't hurting either.

I hope we can see the Jimmy/Cleary combo playing off Kenny. But unless he becomes a top 30 player I doubt we will anytime soon.

Couldn't agree more. I guess the top 30 issue for Kenny depends on Egan's injury?

 

[MrBlack]

The reason we are good with Luai at 6 is because Maloney and Cleary clash. They are both controlling halves whereas Luai is a running half which complements them.

Agree 100%.

If Kenny does not get an exemption then our best option is

6. Luai
7. Maloney
9. Cleary

But I doubt Cleary Snr will jeopardize his son's State of Origin aspirations.

 

[OldPanther]

Agree 100%.

If Kenny does not get an exemption then our best option is

6. Luai
7. Maloney
9. Cleary

But I doubt Cleary Snr will jeopardize his son's State of Origin aspirations.

Yeah they'd never consider it but we've seen Andrew Johns play 9 at origin level.

 

[mxlegend99]

If Nathan added hooker to his resume it could open up an International spot for him as the bench utility.

Being able to play half and hooker has helped many rep careers. Obviously he doesn't need hooker on his resume to get into the Blues side. But if he wants an international career that's his best... and probably only chance.

 

[betcats]

If Nathan added hooker to his resume it could open up an International spot for him as the bench utility.

Being able to play half and hooker has helped many rep careers. Obviously he doesn't need hooker on his resume to get into the Blues side. But if he wants an international career that's his best... and probably only chance.

QLD 9 is an example of this.

 

[Crashtest]

The one on one training sessions Cleary is getting with Andrew Johns at the Blues camp is a real bonus to Cleary and the Panthers. The Panthers should look to capitalize on their relationship and hire Johns as a halves coach.

Although after what happened at the Roosters, he may be wary of juggling any club coaching and commentary again.

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/o...n/news-story/9fce9ec1973c86e154d09815f5584f30

 

[OldPanther]

The one on one training sessions Cleary is getting with Andrew Johns at the Blues camp is a real bonus to Cleary and the Panthers. The Panthers should look to capitalize on their relationship and hire Johns as a halves coach.

Although after what happened at the Roosters, he may be wary of juggling any club coaching and commentary again.

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/o...n/news-story/9fce9ec1973c86e154d09815f5584f30

Reading that about his kicking game has me pretty excited to be honest.

 

[mxlegend99]

Reading that about his kicking game has me pretty excited to be honest.

Although he has said his job is to let the x-factor players do their thing and win us the game.

So I wouldnt be expecting anything to flash from him. Looks like his job is to follow a game plan so Cody Walker doesn't have to. Which makes sense... Cody Walker is probably the best in the game at playing what he sees right now.

 

[betcats]

The one on one training sessions Cleary is getting with Andrew Johns at the Blues camp is a real bonus to Cleary and the Panthers. The Panthers should look to capitalize on their relationship and hire Johns as a halves coach.

Although after what happened at the Roosters, he may be wary of juggling any club coaching and commentary again.

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/o...n/news-story/9fce9ec1973c86e154d09815f5584f30

What happened at the roosters?

 

[OldPanther]

Although he has said his job is to let the x-factor players do their thing and win us the game.

So I wouldnt be expecting anything to flash from him. Looks like his job is to follow a game plan so Cody Walker doesn't have to. Which makes sense... Cody Walker is probably the best in the game at playing what he sees right now.

Knowing Joey that means good attacking kicks and learning to actually engage defenders for the outside players on attacking moves(Something we don't do at Penrith).

 

[Crashtest]

What happened at the roosters?

He upset some of the Roosters players by criticizing the team for poor performances when commentating on their games early last season, and so quit as their assistant coach.

 

[betcats]

He upset some of the Roosters players by criticizing the team for poor performances when commentating on their games early last season, and so quit as their assistant coach.

I had no idea about that cheers.

 

[OldPanther]

Watched State of origin game 2 2005. The Joey masterclass as people call it. Interesting that most of the game he just plays with a good kicking game. His passing/running really comes into it more part way into the second half.

 

[unKwn]

NSW by 2

 

[Exsilium]

Feels odd not seeing James Maloney lining up.

Looking forward to Latrell and Chambers going at it

 

[OldPanther]

Cleary actually held up that first defender. Nice simple halfback play.

 

[betcats]

Cleary actually held up that first defender. Nice simple halfback play.

Cleary goes to the line often IMO, he’s just not a great ball player the defence reads him I think. I think he’s playing well one or two average kicks aside he’s been good.

Tedesco is a freak deadset the merkin was made for origin.

 

[OldPanther]

Cleary goes to the line often IMO, he’s just not a great ball player the defence reads him I think. I think he’s playing well one or two average kicks aside he’s been good.

Tedesco is a freak deadset the merkin was made for origin.

Maybe we could trade DWZ for Teddy haha.

 

[betcats]

Maybe we could trade DWZ for Teddy haha.

Trade of the century.