Who do you want to see watatank?
Sounds like Sticky is covering all the bases.
Top 50 NSW Adam, you rate Mitch above?
Yes, Kurt Gidley has already been picked for NSW - before the season has even started. How does this keep happening?Stuart also has handpicked eight players as the core of the Blues line-up. They are Paul Gallen, Kurt Gidley, Mitchell Pearce, Todd Carney, Luke Lewis, Greg Bird, Jarryd Hayne and Tom Learoyd-Lahrs.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...ach-ricky-stuart/story-e6frexnr-1225985422856
Good list tanky, I'm sure there's other names too like Tim Grant who you'd like to see.
Personally one guy I wouldn't be afraid to include is Kane Linnett, for a rookie last season I was so impressed with him and I felt his inclusion played an important part in the Roosters race to the finals.
NSW fans be very afraid:
Yes, Kurt Gidley has already been picked for NSW - before the season has even started. How does this keep happening?
NSW fans be very afraid:
Yes, Kurt Gidley has already been picked for NSW - before the season has even started. How does this keep happening?
Exciting time for Blues fans, this could really become one of the best Origin series since 2007, maybe even 2005.
An extra point win to the Maroons then two thrashings by NSW- 2005 was only good if you were a Blues fan ;-)
"Blues in Waiting" camp this January
NSW Blues Coach Ricky Stuart has today announced a 51 man squad which will be invited to attend a "Blues in Waiting" camp at Homebush in January.
The three-day camp will begin Friday January 21 at 3pm and will conclude Sunday January 23 at 11am.
Stuart said one of the main objectives of the camp is to have players eligible for NSW Origin aware of pathways for selection and have some further knowledge regarding the tradition and history of State of Origin Rugby League.
"I am of firm belief that Origin victories are built on the culture and attitude of players and their desire to have respect for the NSW jumper," Stuart said.
"I am fully aware of the differences required for players to adapt to Origin football as compared to the weekly grind of the premiership and hopefully with these players we can make a difference at Origin time.
"Many of the players have progressed from very successful junior representative sides for New South Wales and into NRL teams and we believe they have the ability to progress further into senior Origin teams.
"One of the key messages for our 'Blues in Waiting' squad members will be that all they can do is prepare and be ready for when this time arrives."
The players will be put through some individual testing at the New South Wales Institute of Sport and one skill/drill session on the Saturday 21st at Homebush.
2011 Blues in Waiting Squad – High Performance Camp / 21 January 2011
Bulldogs
Aiden Tolman
Jamal Idris
Josh Jackson
Kris Keating
Trent Hodkinson
Aidan Sezer
Josh Morris
Raiders
Blake Ferguson
Josh Dugan
Jarrod Croker
Josh McCrone
Alan Tongue
Joel Thompson
Drury Low
Cowboys
Tariq Sims
Dragons
Matt Prior
Jamie Soward
Cameron King
Eels
Tim Mannah
Joel Reddy
Knights
Cory Paterson
Jarrod Mullen
Akuila Uate
Sea Eagles
Tony Williams
William Hopoate
Panthers
Tim Grant
Lachlan Coote
Roosters
Mitch Aubusson
Boyd Cordner
Kane Linnett
Joseph Leilua
Sharks
Luke Douglas
Kade Snowden
Albert Kelly
Stewart Mills
Nathan Gardner
Rabbitohs
Dylan Farrell
Nathan Merritt
Storm
Mitch Johnson
Dane Chisholm
Beau Champion
Titans
Ryan James
Mark Minichiello
Kevin Gordon
Wests Tigers
Keith Galloway
Andrew Fifita
Aaron Woods
Simon Dwyer
Chris Heighington
Tim Moltzen
Blake Ayshford