SOO

[bennyeagle]

Just a thought, we look pretty thin in the back row if trex watmough buhrer and gifty are out ! Who would you have cover these positions in their absence ?

 

[NewwyEagle]

Harrison, Lussick, L. Foran and Skinner. Not the same, but it's not terrible replacements. I also can't see T-Rex getting selected, and if he does I doubt Watmough will.

 

[bennyeagle]

I really dont know what ricky stuart is going to do if Gallen is out.

 

[Crusher_Cleal]

T-Rex and Watmough will both get selected - Stuart's not an idiot - he knows we need to fight fire with fire, and the only way to do that is to have Sims, Tamou and the Rex running around smashing those toads.

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Stewart
Hayne
Jennings
Morris
Uate
Carney
Pearce
Gallen
Farah
Tamou
Watmough
Stewart
Lewis
Reserves: Sims, T-Rex, ??, ??

 

[EagleRock40]

Just a thought, we look pretty thin in the back row if trex watmough buhrer and gifty are out ! Who would you have cover these positions in their absence ?

If all 4 play SOO, our depth in the backrow will be tested. Harrison will need to be an 80 minute player most likely. I'd go with this -
13. L-Foz
12. Harrison
11. Galuvao

 

[voicefromthehill]

We only need to worry about the Roosters game - sure we have the bye for SOO 2 & 3

 

[jbb/james]

If you watched the footy show on Sunday, Stuart all but said Greg bird will be there and not as a utility, so i presume he will be in the back row

On Jamie Lyon and origin , so much has been written i've forgotten where they all stand but Glen Stewart and Jamie Lyon together would worry the **** out of Qld, especially with Uate outside and Brett inside. That combination with Pearce and Carney knowing each others game would at least put NSW in a position to score enough points to win

 

[voicefromthehill]

Jamie is exempt I believe

 

[Crowsnestfan]

I believe Jamie, has officially retired from SOO. Im guessing it has to do with the toll it takes on their body.

I think the St George Centre Matt Cooper is in the same boat.

 

[1947]

If you watched the footy show on Sunday, Stuart all but said Greg bird will be there and not as a utility, so i presume he will be in the back row

On Jamie Lyon and origin , so much has been written i've forgotten where they all stand but Glen Stewart and Jamie Lyon together would worry the s**t out of Qld, especially with Uate outside and Brett inside. That combination with Pearce and Carney knowing each others game would at least put NSW in a position to score enough points to win

Jamie gave it up years ago - focussing on Manly. What a champ!

 

[Napper]

WHEN ARE THE ORIGIN TEAMS ANNOUNCED?????

 

[mickqld]

WHEN ARE THE ORIGIN TEAMS ANNOUNCED?????

Isn't it usually halftime next monday nights game.

 

[Napper]

WHEN ARE THE ORIGIN TEAMS ANNOUNCED?????

Isn't it usually halftime next monday nights game.

Ahh ok. Good stuff.

 

[MK Eagle]

Minimum 3 Seaeagles picked - anywhere up to 7 possabilities.
Prefer them fresh for Manly but SOO offers a deserved reward, that in turn makes them better & more confident players in the crunch games at seasons end.
Those worried about the Roosters game need to realise they are pretty much headless chooks without Pearce - who is almost a certainty for the Blues 7.

 

[Utility Player]

SOO offers a deserved reward, that in turn makes them better & more confident players in the crunch games at seasons end.

That and about 60k to the bank balance.

 

[Disco]

Okay so i have finally come to a conclusion on my side

1. Stewart - Dugan is a great player but Stewarts defense and organisational qualities are key
2. Hayne - Out of form, but an Origin player
3. Jennings - Likewise with Hayne, put him outside Carney and watch him go
4. Lawrence - Probably lucky that that there is a lack of competition in the centres atm)
5. Uate - Obviously
6. Carney - Best half NSW has, despite the fact he is a grub
7. Pearce - Deserves his place
8. Gallen - Thank god he wasn't ruled out
9. Farah - never rated Ennis personally
10. Mannah - Soak up the pressure early and provide quick play the balls
11. Lewis - Obviously
12. Watmough - steps up for the blues
13. G Stewart - Second best forward NSW have

14. Bird - Proven SOO player
15. T-Rex - Unleash Hell son
16. Tamou - See above
17. Tariq Sims - See above

18. Hinchcliffe

- All this utility talk is garbage, if they are not one of the best 17 in NSW dont pick em, Lewis, T-Rex, G Bid and G Stewart all offer versitility

- Impact players off the bench, imagine Tamou, Williams and Sims coming on after 20!

- None of Hayne, Lawrence and Jennings are in the best form but Jennings and Hayne have proven what they can do and Lawrence beats out a poor field (Morris boys are not SOO material)

- Mannah just edged Merrin imo, but wouldnt argue the other way around


GO NSW!

 

[Volley]

I like it.

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

Pretty much exactly where I am at Disco, although I am a big fan of Lehroyd Lahs so I would go him ahead of Tamou personally but don't think the selectors will

The Morris twins are unlucky but Im not a big fan of them at Origin level either. Same with guys like Creagh and Hoffman

 

[Dan79]

Disco I agree with your selection philosophy, there is enough versatility in the players you have picked. Not sure about the wingers and centers, maybe Lawrence out. J Morris in. Not a big deal really

 

[Napper]

I like that team although i'd have Luke Lewis in at center instead of Lawrence, Bird to start, TLL on bench.