Ben Te'o Playing Origin

Professional Posts: 310 Age: 23 Location: My house

Just wondering guys what you think Ben Te'o's chances of playing Origin are ?

Now before you all lampoon me for being stupid, here are some reaosns:

1. He has officially pledged his alligence to QLD, and has said he will stick by it no matter how many times NZ ask

2. He has probably been Brisbanes best forward this year, barring Sam Thaiday, and has shown he is great in both attack and defence.

3. He has shown versatilty this year, playing second row, center and hooker. Also has some ball skills, for a make shift five eighth, sort of like Karmichael Hunt

4. He has pulled off massive hit after massive hit this year on players who are Origin standard, and doesn't back down to anyone, NO MATTER THE CALIBRE OF PLAYER

This being said, I know he wouldn't make the side in the second row department, but I think he would make a great fit on the bench, as the Utililty player. I have gone through all the players, and we dont have a good Utility player now that Karmichael is gone. I think he would be as close a player to Special K as possible. What do you guys think ?

Moderator Posts: 12596 Age: 25 Location: DOG Squad

Born in NZ, played for Junior Kiwis...I hope he never plays for QLD just because I reckon he should play for NZ.

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Professional Posts: 310 Age: 23 Location: My house

Hendo Maroon wrote:

Born in NZ, played for Junior Kiwis...I hope he never plays for QLD just because I reckon he should play for NZ.

He has pledged his allegiance to QLD baby !!!!

Guru Posts: 7829 Location: Sydney,NSW

Wouldn't make either in a big hurry.

Guru Posts: 1313 Age: 24 Location: Gold Coast

I wouldnt be opposed to him being picked for QLD but I doubt he will at this time. But if his form keeps to the great standard it is at now and an injury occurs I wouldnt be suprised to see him get a game this year.

Rookie Posts: 62 Age: 17 Location: Sydney

I can see where you are coming from mate, but give him a few years

Guru Posts: 1559 Age: 23 Location: Townsville

Bronco_josh wrote:

Just wondering guys what you think Ben Te'o's chances of playing Origin are ?

Now before you all lampoon me for being stupid, here are some reaosns:

1. He has officially pledged his alligence to QLD, and has said he will stick by it no matter how many times NZ ask

2. He has probably been Brisbanes best forward this year, barring Sam Thaiday, and has shown he is great in both attack and defence.

3. He has shown versatilty this year, playing second row, center and hooker. Also has some ball skills, for a make shift five eighth, sort of like Karmichael Hunt

4. He has pulled off massive hit after massive hit this year on players who are Origin standard, and doesn't back down to anyone, NO MATTER THE CALIBRE OF PLAYER

This being said, I know he wouldn't make the side in the second row department, but I think he would make a great fit on the bench, as the Utililty player. I have gone through all the players, and we dont have a good Utility player now that Karmichael is gone. I think he would be as close a player to Special K as possible. What do you guys think ?

Perhaps, but who does he replace, the side is likely to look if everyone is available

8. Petro
9. Smith
10. Price
11. Thaiday
12. Harrison
13. Stagg

15. Shillington
16. Myles
17. Hannant

With Bolton, Scott, Parker, Crocker, Costigan, Luck etc all conceivably playing a role if those players are injured.

Guru Posts: 1284 Age: 22 Location: Caboolture, Queensland

as much as i like Ben Te'o he shouldn't be eligible for Qld, put him in the same boat as Hunt was

Guru Posts: 1559 Age: 23 Location: Townsville

Gramsy23 wrote:

as much as i like Ben Te'o he shouldn't be eligible for Qld, put him in the same boat as Hunt was

Didn't Teo already play for NZ though? If he did he's more in the Tony Carroll boat than the Hunt boat.

Guru Posts: 3774 Age: 21 Location: Qld

Pretty surehe has never played for NZ?

Guru Posts: 1559 Age: 23 Location: Townsville

Caity wrote:

Pretty surehe has never played for NZ?

I dunno maybe he hasn't, whatever, I don't think there's anything wrong with him declaring his allegiance either way, if you're born somewhere but grow up somewhere else I think you have a right to play where u grow up if that option is open and you want to.

Guru Posts: 1313 Age: 24 Location: Gold Coast

Scotty wrote:

Caity wrote:

Pretty surehe has never played for NZ?

I dunno maybe he hasn't, whatever, I don't think there's anything wrong with him declaring his allegiance either way, if you're born somewhere but grow up somewhere else I think you have a right to play where u grow up if that option is open and you want to.

He played for the junior Kiwis when he was a kid but has never played in the actual kiwi side. Played for Samoa in the world cup because he turned down New Zealand because he wanted to play for Queensland.

Guru Posts: 1559 Age: 23 Location: Townsville

Tanswell87 wrote:

Scotty wrote:

Caity wrote:

Pretty surehe has never played for NZ?

I dunno maybe he hasn't, whatever, I don't think there's anything wrong with him declaring his allegiance either way, if you're born somewhere but grow up somewhere else I think you have a right to play where u grow up if that option is open and you want to.

He played for the junior Kiwis when he was a kid but has never played in the actual kiwi side. Played for Samoa in the world cup because he turned down New Zealand because he wanted to play for Queensland.

Well there you go then, what's the problem with that then, he's been up front from the beginning in declaring where his allegiances were, and should have the opportunity to pursue those goals IMO, albeit that I don't think he has a chance of selection in this series at least.

Guru Posts: 1313 Age: 24 Location: Gold Coast

Yeah I've got to agree. He has made his intentions clear since the day he debuted on first grade so it shouldnt be an issue with him playing origin. Although he would be a real longshot this year I think the way he has been improving he could make origin in the next year or two.

Professional Posts: 125 Age: 17 Location: Queensland

Needs A lot more like Jamal Idris.

Guru Posts: 3820 Age: 20 Location: Maryborough

another top class performance today.. will surely get a look at

Guru Posts: 1313 Age: 24 Location: Gold Coast

He certainly hasnt done his chances any harm in recent weeks.