Nsw team origin 2

[roosterproud]

1. Brett Stewart

2. Jarryd Hayne

3. Michael Jennings

4. Josh Morris

5. Akuila Uate

6. Todd Carney

7. Mitchell Pearce

8. Tim Grant

9. Robbie Farah

10. James Tamou

11. Glenn Stewart

12. Greg Bird

13. Paul Gallen (c)

14. Trent Merrin

15. Luke Lewis

16. Ben Creagh

17. Anthony Watmough



Talking points:

· Just two changes to the side that lost 18-10 in the opening game

· Panthers prop Tim Grant to make his debut

· Paul Gallen moved to lock

· Anthony Watmough named, despite being under an injury cloud

[Guest]

Qld 13+

[Guest]

In my opinion, there should be two potential team balances.

a) Gallen at prop + utility

1. Stewart
2. Hayne
3. Jennings
4. Morris
5. Uate
6. Carney
7. Pearce
8. Gallen
9. Farah
10. Tamou
11. Lewis
12. Stewart
13. Bird

14. Buhrer (only there in the absence of Gidley)
15. Watmough
16. Creagh (only there in the absence of Williams and Sims)
17. Merrin

b) Gallen at lock + extra prop

1. Stewart
2. Hayne
3. Jennings
4. Morris
5. Uate
6. Carney
7. Pearce
8. Grant/Galloway/Woods/Learoyd-Lahrs (looks like they went for Grant for this one)
9. Farah
10. Tamou
11. Lewis
12. Stewart
13. Gallen

14. Bird
15. Watmough
16. Creagh (only there in the absence of Williams and Sims)
17. Merrin

My issues with the team named:

- I would prefer Lewis starting over Bird, as Lewis's combination with Jennings on the left fringe is vital to the attacking structure
- Watmough should have been there in Game 1, Creagh didn't deserve that spot but with Williams out I don't mind Creagh's power running in the mix
- Morris hasn't won me over yet, I don't rate him that highly and NSW is suffering badly from Lyon making himself unavailable in representative football (his combination with Stewart + Uate suffering from poor service)

[Guest]

The only thing we had going for us last game was our speed around the ruck with a more mobile pack. Why change now?

[redwhiteblue]

Whatnow is a liability. Too old, injury clouded and a champion at giving away penalties.

[Guest]

i dont mind that side at all. would have liked to see woods instead of creagh or stewart (both are passengers imo)

[Guest]

Creagh offers nothing at SOO level.

Chook.

[Guest]

Whats everyones obbsession with Woods.
Hes good but aint ready for origin id rather Hinchcliffe.
Is it because hes playing in a club with a big streak.
If we had Wests Tigers draw wed be in the top 4
Its like the people who set out the draw set it out to Wests advantage.
The have a string of Panthers, Titans, Eels, Warriors, Cowboys, Raiders and Melbourne before origin time.
Ok Cowboys and Warriors are the only good sides and obviously Melbourne but right before Origin period?
Last year they versed Broncos before origin period aswell and they had a bye just before versing the Cowboys.
Why cant we have a draw like that I hope one day we become the NRL and media darlings like the Tigers. I hope they choke in the finals again to stick it up Rothfields, the bookies and the NRLs ass!
The Tigers are likely to get 9 or 10 in a row but that'll end come the finals

[Guest]

Creagh offers nothing at SOO level.

Chook.

Agreed I wish they picked Tariq Sims before he got injured Creagh?
What were the thinking.
Oh and they also put Lewis on he bench.
Comical

[Guest]

Agreed I wish they picked Tariq Sims before he got injured Creagh?
What were the thinking.
Oh and they also put Lewis on he bench.
Comical

Lewis on the bench is fine, covers a lot of positions.
They are going with a very inexperienced front row, in form yes, but severly lacking experience.

Chook.

[Guest]

Lewis on the bench is fine, covers a lot of positions.
They are going with a very inexperienced front row, in form yes, but severly lacking experience.

Chook.

And thats why we shouldnt pick Aaron Woods.
Id rather had Gallen prop Lewis lock

[Roosterfarian]

Agreed I wish they picked Tariq Sims before he got injured Creagh?
What were the thinking.
Oh and they also put Lewis on he bench.
Comical

How Creagh got picked over Sims is mind boggling. Creagh is one of the most overrated SOO players I've seen in a lifetime. How his name wasnt marked off the list after his fairy-like backtracking a few years ago is beyond me.

[Guest]

Team is pretty good. They stuck with most. This utility thing we really don't need one. We have Bird, Lewis an Hayne even Glen Stewart. These guys can cover centers to five eight to full back. There's no doubt Robbie can play 80 minutes so why have a utility. Woods would of got my nod but at least they went for another prop as the needed one. I think the team is stronger an I'm sure Queensland would fear Watmough over Buherer!

[Rooster_6]

Whats everyones obbsession with Woods.
Hes good but aint ready for origin id rather Hinchcliffe.
Is it because hes playing in a club with a big streak.
If we had Wests Tigers draw wed be in the top 4
Its like the people who set out the draw set it out to Wests advantage.
The have a string of Panthers, Titans, Eels, Warriors, Cowboys, Raiders and Melbourne before origin time.
Ok Cowboys and Warriors are the only good sides and obviously Melbourne but right before Origin period?
Last year they versed Broncos before origin period aswell and they had a bye just before versing the Cowboys.
Why cant we have a draw like that I hope one day we become the NRL and media darlings like the Tigers. I hope they choke in the finals again to stick it up Rothfields, the bookies and the NRLs ass!
The Tigers are likely to get 9 or 10 in a row but that'll end come the finals

The Tigers run of form coincides with Woods and Galloway playing long minutes and absolutely dominating, not the other way round. He's a gun and would've been a much better selection than Grant.

[Guest]

Looks like Gus has stuck his 2 bobs worth in selections how else do you explain 3 Panthers in the 17 they're going like busteds I would've had Learoyd Lahrs in the team he's been there before and done well.Good luck Ricky.