without sounding like ive written of the broncos game already, that game v storm at brookie is vital going into the bye the following weekend. Effectively a four point game as the so called expoerts call it. Its the game before Origin one, so players will be missing, it may just be beaver for manly ? although Kite after being 18th man in aust team would probably have to be picked barring a shocker aswell. Orford mayby ? depending on Anastas form. Im pretty Sure Kings photos of the selectors are not that good that it will get him to that level! Melb will be without a few as well im guessing.
I think the selectors have somewhat shown their hand for origin by picking Orford in 1/2 back and gower in 5/8 for the city team. I reckon provided it doesn't fall on it's head on friday this will be the combo they go for...
Melbourne will be without Slater (still susp?), Crocker (susp/Origin), King (Origin) and possibly Inglis (Origin).
Bell is no laydown misere. Hodges, Berrigan and Tonga have all been there and it could be any of them. Also remember the Manly Daily doesn't pick the QLD team.
