*Official* State of Origin Thread

[iamdavid]

Tis that time of year again.

What are your tips/teams , etc for this years Origin series.

To me it looks like New South Wales will walk over it again ..... but then again I say that every year.

The Blues squad just looks so strong on paper....with such heavy competition for places & plenty of experience.......while on the other hand Queensland have had injuries , controversy & an injury curse on every halfback who could have conceivably made the squad.

But Rugby League isnt played on paper & Im sure Queensland will show plenty of passion on the feild.

I reckon 2-1 to the Blues.

 

[chris.hinton]

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[Craig]

To me it looks like New South Wales will walk over it again ..... but then again I say that every year.

You were born in Queensland, so your justified in supporting Queensland, you dont live in NSW, yet support NSW, a glory hunter?

If Queensland win, you cant call me a glory hunter since I'm justified in supporting them since I live in the state.

 

[Craig]

Queensland's side:

Rhys Wesser, Justin Hodges, Paul Bowman, Brent Tate, Billy Slater, Darren Lockyer (capt), Scott Prince, Shane Webcke, Cameron Smith, Steven Price, Michael Crocker, Dane Carlaw, Tonie Carroll. Interchange: Ben Ross, Petero Civoniceva, Travis Norton, Chris Flannery, Matt Bowen (one to be omitted).

foxsports.com.au

Billy Slater as a winger. Interesting.

 

[Cloete]

Queensland's side:

Rhys Wesser, Justin Hodges, Paul Bowman, Brent Tate, Billy Slater, Darren Lockyer (capt), Scott Prince, Shane Webcke, Cameron Smith, Steven Price, Michael Crocker, Dane Carlaw, Tonie Carroll. Interchange: Ben Ross, Petero Civoniceva, Travis Norton, Chris Flannery, Matt Bowen (one to be omitted).

foxsports.com.au

Billy Slater as a winger. Interesting.

Not really, I could ahve told u he'd make a damn good winger. Interesting to see no schifscofske which means Smith will be kicking..... who will be the omitted one?

 

[Simon]

Bowen is the 18th man Andy, he will miss out if everyone passes he medical. If lockyer doesnt make it Flannery will play 5/8 and Bowen will come onto the bench.

Schifcofske was never going to be picked after not making the 22 man squad, particulary with 3 or 4 fullbacks in the squad already.

 

[Craig]

Not really, I could ahve told u he'd make a damn good winger. Interesting to see no schifscofske which means Smith will be kicking..... who will be the omitted one?

When he learns the art of tackling.

 

[Cloete]

When he learns the art of tackling.

What.... and he doesn't need that for 1-on-1 tackles as a fullback?