Talakai and SOO

[R-15-3]

I’d love for him to play origin but needs a few outstanding defensive games first to be picked imo.
Has done a decent job but nothing outstanding to still not have some ? ??? On his defence to be tested out in origin.

 

[shadowboxer]

The bloke was part of the emerging blues group a few years back, so he’s been on Fittler’s radar… take that for what it is.
Personally, He will get a run pending on the outcome of the 1st game.
Blues lose - the drums will start beating and the beast will be unleashed

 

[coolumsharkie]

Unleash the beast.

 

[Miller was a legend]

But, but...it helps them win the comp

Hahahahah..now I know you are pulling the wool.

It is frenzy, that’s not wool!

 

[Frenzy.]

Yup, the flashier players will always get the nod for the big spectacle.
Our little no frills bulldozer has outplayed them all but he isn't as shiny or sparkly as the others mentioned.
Will be interesting to see how he reacts if he doesn't get picked. Feel for the poor bastard that has to mark him that week.

Why do those 2 clowns get to even have a public opinion on it?

 

[Frenzy.]

It is frenzy, that’s not wool!

The peter heater is woolen!!

 

[Miller was a legend]

The peter heater is woolen!!

Haha

 

[The_Frog]

1. Can he cover the backs?

2. If not required to cover the backs, can he come on and make 20 tackles in the middle without missing any?

If the answer to both is yes, he should be the 14, even though the call for Papenhuyzen is getting deafening.

I think others are ahead of him for starting centre at this point, and I hope it's not Crichton, we'll have enough players missing as it is.

 

[Stake Removed]

NSW bench.
2 props.
Talakai.
Paps or Nicho

 

[Craigshark]

If he keeps playing like this, reckon he gets picked on the bench and deservedly so. The guy is an absolute beast.

 

[Chimp]

1. Can he cover the backs?

2. If not required to cover the backs, can he come on and make 20 tackles in the middle without missing any?

If the answer to both is yes, he should be the 14, even though the call for Papenhuyzen is getting deafening.

I think others are ahead of him for starting centre at this point, and I hope it's not Crichton, we'll have enough players missing as it is.

I’m gonna be controversial and say Paps should be picked OVER Tedesco… yes he’s the captain and incumbent, but if Paps is playing way better, then pick him, in his position. I get the whole incumbent/loyalty piece, but it’s way over the top at Origin level. If you’re a big name, you’re basically guaranteed your position regardless of form, until you’re too old and retire. Why should Tedesco be guaranteed a shirt?

 

[Frenzy.]

I’m gonna be controversial and say Paps should be picked OVER Tedesco… yes he’s the captain and incumbent, but if Paps is playing way better, then pick him, in his position. I get the whole incumbent/loyalty piece, but it’s way over the top at Origin level. If you’re a big name, you’re basically guaranteed your position regardless of form, until you’re too old and retire. Why should Tedesco be guaranteed a shirt?

Rooster

 

[Ozzi_78]

So not origin worthy now? Is that how it works?

 

[ghoti]

Probably stifles the hype a bit but wasn't his fault at all.. our structure was pathetic tonight and Broncs defended brilliantly. Shows that you can't have him as a gamebreaker just like all the other hype centres who go quiet in those conditions: from Staggs to Lomax to Gagai to whoever..

Talakai has been great for a few weeks but needs to be on the front foot like all outside backs do to do what they can do..

 

[Feej 2: Electric Boogaloo]

So not origin worthy now? Is that how it works?

That's how it works in the media and on Twitter at least.

 

[Ozzi_78]

That's how it works in the media and on Twitter at least.

I thought so. I do hope Freddy comments on it asap cos you know how good that is publically for players heads.

 

[jc155776]

164m
5 tackle busts
1 line break
1 offload
6 tackles
2 errors

Unlucky not to score, couple of misreads in defence.

Not bad for a game people are making out to be horrendous

 

[Feej 2: Electric Boogaloo]

164m
5 tackle busts
1 line break
1 offload
6 tackles
2 errors

Unlucky not to score, couple of misreads in defence.

Not bad for a game people are making out to be horrendous

The media are much to blame for the hype. I was sick of the Talakai / Staggs talk before the game even kicked off.

 

[The_Frog]

That's how it works in the media and on Twitter at least.

I doubt he was ever going to be chosen in the centres. He is/was some show for the 14 but the way Staggs ran around him wouldn't have helped his cause.

One incredibly good game got Dylan Napa into an Origin jumper, but where is he now? Can't even make the Catalans run on side.

 

[Inferno]

Sifa was one of our best.

I don't think he's quite at the level to be picked for Origin but I don't think he'd be out of place.

Certainly didn't do his chances any harm tonight.