With Barrett's retirement and the poor form of Anasta there is a huge gulf in the NSW 5/8 position given the firepower that the Bananabenders have. Who do you think they will pick? Anasta Hill - too old Dykes is probably the form 5/8 but they won't go for him. :naughty: Too many other players are QLDers of Kiwis. I can't think of anyone else. :?:
2UE had an interview with Trent Barrett the other day & a few of his comments gave the indication that he may still play State of Origin if required. Otherwise they'll probably go with Anasta. Only because he's played Rep footy before ....no other reason . Btw : Cliffy's only 44 & still running around for the Narraweena Hawks.
My guess would be they will go with Anasta, but if they are going to start replacing newer faces into the team ,I would go with either Sutton or Gidley ,they are playing better footy in the 5/8th dept than Anasta. I bet Hornby would slot into that position left vacant also.
According to today's Manly Daily, they're seriously considering Gower as 5/8th with Orford as half, subject to performances from now.
