Origin III - The Decider

[pt73]

NRL.com said Haumole was picked to play out of his normal position as a middle forward not a right side second rower.

What’s the point of that ?

 

[47MVEagle]

Oh nice. Yeah can’t wait. I’ll be watching origin 3 in St Andrews on the morning of 17th before tripping up to Carnoustie to play in the afternoon. 17hrs of sunlight might be interesting!

Haha maybe don’t drink for all 17 hours 😂

 

[eaglebuzz]

The origin selection changes definitely favour us if the mail is correct.

We get a player back and the Knights lose 3, just as we are about to play them.

 

[Rackets]

The origin selection changes definitely favour us if the mail is correct.

We get a player back and the Knights lose 3, just as we are about to play them.

Yeah can't wait to see who Seibold picks as the halfback!

 

[Wombat Junior]

I love seeing Jake in origin (bias as a manly fan) and I’m a qlder so his performance doesn’t bother me too much but what I don’t understand is the captaincy, I was thinking at first it would be good because for us he is always emotional and laying down the law when the team get together but I think naming him as captain for someone who is only on the field in origin for such a short amount of time is useless and it feels like it’s taken away from his performance and it’s too much pressure for him. It just doesn’t make sense to me.

 

[Sheikheagle]

Oh nice. Yeah can’t wait. I’ll be watching origin 3 in St Andrews on the morning of 17th before tripping up to Carnoustie to play in the afternoon. 17hrs of sunlight might be interesting!

Have just spent 6 weeks in Spain and Portugal. Was absolutely awesome but the long days are different and took a bit of getting used to.

 

[globaleagle]

If someone could put Nathan Brown's willingness to run into Haumole's body - he'd be the first picked (and score a hattrick every weekend for Manly).

That said, I'm "Manly happy" he's playing for us but it's always good when a player gets a soo reward from your team - so a bit disappointed he got dropped.

 

[The '47ers]

I love seeing Jake in origin (bias as a manly fan) and I’m a qlder so his performance doesn’t bother me too much but what I don’t understand is the captaincy, I was thinking at first it would be good because for us he is always emotional and laying down the law when the team get together but I think naming him as captain for someone who is only on the field in origin for such a short amount of time is useless and it feels like it’s taken away from his performance and it’s too much pressure for him. It just doesn’t make sense to me.

If, by some remote chance (no, not a bunker joke 🤭) NSW do win it's going to make for a sheepish Jake lifting the trophy.

 

[master blaster]

If, by some remote chance (no, not a bunker joke 🤭) NSW do win it's going to make for a sheepish Jake lifting the trophy.

As long as he doesnt go over to Chez and says sorry about that mate lol

 

[master blaster]

Yeah can't wait to see who Seibold picks as the halfback!

Yes, it could be the beginning of the end for him if he makes the wrong call

 

[lsz]

I dont understand how Jake is captain, and if he wasn't he would have been dropped after game 1.

See the charge down v the cows - when they talk about an origin play that is it. Also see his hit on the first tackle in game 2

One thing NSW has is a balanced bench for an open game or the traditional “grind “ which has been absent the first two games

Jake is clearly there for the the close grind game, when that is not happening he does not play as many minutes apart from setting the tone in the first 20

 

[The Who]

When you scan both line-ups you realise how many stars are missing from both squads due to injury.
RL is a brutal sport.

 

[bob dylan]

See the charge down v the cows - when they talk about an origin play that is it. Also see his hit on the first tackle in game 2

One thing NSW has is a balanced bench for an open game or the traditional “grind “ which has been absent the first two games

Jake is clearly there for the the close grind game, when that is not happening he does not play as many minutes apart from setting the tone in the first 20

Yep good point.

He is so good at controlling the ruck defensively. But often those guys are first chopped, we seen what happened last year when "Spaceman" opted for TPJ over Jake. In game 1.

 

[bob dylan]

When you scan both line-ups you realise how many stars are missing from both squads due to injury.
RL is a brutal sport.

Origins ruins the NRL comp as much as the NRL ruins Origin.

 

[Disco]

When you scan both line-ups you realise how many stars are missing from both squads due to injury.
RL is a brutal sport.

100%

That is why I cant begrudge players earning good money. They absolutely destroy their bodies

 

[lsz]

Yep good point.

He is so good at controlling the ruck defensively. But often those guys are first chopped, we seen what happened last year when "Spaceman" opted for TPJ over Jake. In game 1.

Agree - he was up there with one of us coaching the game

 

[Once Was Brissie Kid]

Now you're just getting silly QRL. There's only one maroon and white team.

"I can't figure it out: Do you want to be like me, or do you want to BE me?"

 

[The '47ers]

 

[The Wheel]

Plenty of drive at 35: Origin swan song far from DCE's mind

At 35 years young and about to charge onto Suncorp Stadium for his 25th Origin appearance, Daly Cherry-Evans is adamant any thought of retiring from representative footy is far from his mind.

www.nrl.com

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Saw a news report today that the Blues have only ever won the penalty count at Suncorp 6 times in 60 games.

I’d expect this to be the same tomorrow night and will lead to an easy QLD win.

Doesn’t mean the Blues won’t try , but any side , with 75-80% possession in the first half will set up a commanding lead.

Penalty count first half , Maroons 7 Blues 1, 6 agains Maroons 6 Blues 0.

That should do it nicely.