QUEENSLAND V NSW Origin 3

[clontaago]

Glenn resumed running today.

 

[Stevo]

What's the deal with Trent Merrin?

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Ahh, 18th Man.

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

Yeah they named 19, and Merrin is surplus to requirements and 18 left in the squad now with Scott there

No front rowers on the bench with his release so I guess Gallen and Creagh will share that role in the middle

 

[clontaago]

Word is if Glenn is fit they will play Scott and drop Creagh off.

 

[Stevo]

Good.

 

[Napper]

What a joke. Merrin > Creagh by a long shot.

 

[globaleagle]

Slater in Qld squad.
According to the "speculators", he appears to be a reasonable chance of playing.
In form, I think he is the best player in the world, but part of me wants him to play. I just get the feeling he could be a bit hesitant and cautious if he does play, and that could be to our advantage.
That aside, I'm not convinced he has been in great form anyway.

Well, he's out.

GI to fullback.

 

[bones]

Glenn Stewart has been ruled out also.

 

[globaleagle]

Glenn Stewart has been ruled out also.

Dave Taylor shown the 'qld loyalty' door and booted too.

1. GREG INGLIS (South Sydney Rabbitohs)

2. DARIUS BOYD (Newcastle Knights)

3. DANE NIELSEN (Melbourne Storm)

4. JUSTIN HODGES (Brisbane Broncos)

5. BRENT TATE (North Queensland Cowboys)

6. JOHNATHAN THURSTON (North Queensland)

7. COOPER CRONK (Melbourne Storm)

8. MATTHEW SCOTT (North Queensland Cowboys)

9. CAMERON SMITH (C) (Melbourne Storm)

10. PETERO CIVONICEVA (Brisbane Broncos)

11. NATE MYLES (Gold Coast Titans)

12. SAM THAIDAY (Brisbane Broncos)

13. COREY PARKER (Brisbane Broncos)

14. MATT GILLETT (Brisbane Broncos)

15. BEN TE’O (Brisbane Broncos)

16. BEN HANNANT (Brisbane Broncos)

17. DAVID SHILLINGTON (Canberra Raiders)

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Tough side they will be bloody hard to beat

 

[COMMANDER]

Tough side they will be bloody hard to beat

I thought it was weak in comparison to other years, particularly in the centres. Hodges hasn't played a decent game at all this season.

Too many Bronco forwards for my liking.