Just having a look at the 2025 draw & noticed we have no byes before origin games this year. That means we are playing 3 games potentially without Jake, Turbo, DCE, Haumole & maybe Bullemor.
On the other hand if DCE retires from rep duties & Jake, Haumole + Bullemor are overlooked it could be a great time for us to pick up an extra 6 points against weakened teams. We verse Parra, (Moses, Hopgood, Lomax) Rabbits (Latrell, Murray, Arrow) & Titans (Tino, Fifita)
If all our guys do end up playing origin then they will be very tough games & if we can’t pick up any points I don’t think we are a chance for top 4. Also a bit frustrating to see a few other teams chasing top 4 in Panthers, Storm & Broncos all only play 1 game each without origin stars, but that’s just luck of the draw I guess.
This period of the year is going to be the difference between making or missing the top 4 IMO & we know how important it is to finish there if you want to win a comp
On the other hand if DCE retires from rep duties & Jake, Haumole + Bullemor are overlooked it could be a great time for us to pick up an extra 6 points against weakened teams. We verse Parra, (Moses, Hopgood, Lomax) Rabbits (Latrell, Murray, Arrow) & Titans (Tino, Fifita)
If all our guys do end up playing origin then they will be very tough games & if we can’t pick up any points I don’t think we are a chance for top 4. Also a bit frustrating to see a few other teams chasing top 4 in Panthers, Storm & Broncos all only play 1 game each without origin stars, but that’s just luck of the draw I guess.
This period of the year is going to be the difference between making or missing the top 4 IMO & we know how important it is to finish there if you want to win a comp