Kennedy still hopeful for origin...

[Guest]

It's believed Kennedy's recent efforts, as the Roosters have muscled their way into second place on the NRL ladder behind South Sydney, have convinced Maroons selectors he is up to an Origin call-up.

His performance against the Storm this weekend could clinch him an Origin debut with Queensland's forward make-up set to undergo changes following the retirement of record-serving prop, Petero Civoniceva.

At a corporate dinner at Suncorp Stadium on Monday night, selectors will reveal their 17-man squad to challenge for an eighth straight series win, starting with game one on June 5 in Sydney.

It means the likes of the 122kg Kennedy, Canberra prop Dave Shillington, Warriors hard man Jacob Lillyman and utility prospects Ben Barba and Daly Cherry-Evans have one last roll of the Origin dice this weekend.

Kennedy and Lillyman are believed to be vying for a possible Origin bench jumper, while another big game from Shillington on top of his strong return from injury last weekend against Cronulla could result in him breaking into coach Mal Meninga's starting pack.

The NRL judiciary on Wednesday night is likely to save selectors making a call on Gold Coast forward Dave Taylor facing a possible three-week suspension for a grade-two high tackle on Brisbane halfback Peter Wallace last weekend.

Meanwhile, the involvement in Origin of South Sydney forward Ben Te'o was up in the air following assault allegations levelled against him by a Brisbane woman on Wednesday.

Te'o strenuously denied the claims in a statement released by his South Sydney club on his behalf.

Queensland selectors declined to comment on the impact the allegations might have on his Origin claims.

[The Rooster Oracle]

QLD can piss off as we desperately need him with us already missing JWH and Moa!

[roostersrule2]

Oh god I hope not
1. He is not yet origin standard.
2. We will struggle without our 3 main props.

[007]

From a Roosters and personal perspective I think it would be good for Kennedy; the experience, intensity and discipline at Origin level I feel will benefit his game.

He's been going OK and the talent's there but there is definitely room for improvement.

[stsae]

From a Roosters and personal perspective I think it would be good for Kennedy; the experience, intensity and discipline at Origin level I feel will benefit his game.

He's been going OK and the talent's there but there is definitely room for improvement.

Agreed Bondage.

Also it would be amusing to see how some would react around here if he gets picked and plays well. QLD don't forget when someone gets a job done for them.

On missing him, aren't our byes before origins 1 and 3??? Meaning we will only miss our players before Origin 2???

And wouldn't that mean within the 4 weeks time when he would have to sit out, if selected, both Moa and JWH would have returned???

The Boggs game I believe???

[Guest]

QLD can piss off as we desperately need him with us already missing JWH and Moa!

True, however we would only miss him for the game against the Bulldogs. We have byes in the other weeks. By then Moa should be back as well.

Edit: Just realised Stsae posted near the same thing lol

[Guest]

I see such a huge difference between JWH and Kennedy that I don't think he is good enough, let alone ready.
But stranger things have happened and if he did get picked and stands up, the Roosters will benefit from it.
Although if he gets picked as a NSW fan I would be happy

[Guest]

Those players chosen for origin will still have to back up that week though. That's a big ask to come back to club footy after playing origin.

[007]

Agreed Bondage.

Also it would be amusing to see how some would react around here if he gets picked and plays well. QLD don't forget when someone gets a job done for them.

On missing him, aren't our byes before origins 1 and 3??? Meaning we will only miss our players before Origin 2???

And wouldn't that mean within the 4 weeks time when he would have to sit out, if selected, both Moa and JWH would have returned???

The Boggs game I believe???

Exactly right. The Bulldogs game is the one where we 'may' lose a few players. I think Jennings and Pearce are certainties to miss and Maloney is 50/50. JWH comes back for the Manly game after the Bulldogs and hopefully Moa will be good to go after the bye.

[007]

Those players chosen for origin will still have to back up that week though. That's a big ask to come back to club footy after playing origin.

But it works both ways. I think we have to back up against Parramtta and the Sharks. They also may have players backing up.

[stsae]

I see such a huge difference between JWH and Kennedy that I don't think he is good enough, let alone ready.
But stranger things have happened and if he did get picked and stands up, the Roosters will benefit from it.
Although if he gets picked as a NSW fan I would be happy

Marty Bella, The Pillow, GeeUp and literally dozens of others as average or worse than MK have been picked religiously by QLD in the past cos they know they give 100% and grow a foot when they play for that state.

Cliche but true.

It's funny but a few weeks ago when I saw Petrol70calitre on the teev and they were saying there's a spot open I thought of MK. He's been in their system for a few seasons and his forms been very consistent IMO.

It's a very QLD move.

[Johnny.]

The Puffball (122 kilos, no wonder he gets winded) isn't Origin ready.

That's the problem with Sam Burgess and JWH, they would be walk up starts for Origin.

[Guest]

From a Roosters and personal perspective I think it would be good for Kennedy; the experience, intensity and discipline at Origin level I feel will benefit his game.

He's been going OK and the talent's there but there is definitely room for improvement.

I agree, he would learn heaps in that environment and his confidence would no doubt skyrocket but really, Origin !?

That fact hes even being considered has confirmed one of my long held suspicions.........that i know absolutely nothing.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Probably hasn't quite earned it but they have picked others before who lift with this opportunity.

Will only make him a better player.

[John Corey]

I hope they pick him. Then nsw are a huge chance.

Sorry, I should support him, but I do think he is our most dispensable forward.