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The Midnight Tinkler Veteran

Posts: 665 Age: 111 Location: Sydney
 | Subject: The Official 'BLUES' Thread Sun Apr 10, 2011 6:22 pm | |
| Up the mighty blues! Lets run those scum sucking redneck inbred banjo strumming sister rooting big mouth ugly fat hopping six fingered freaks over in 2011!
Name your best blues team too.
1. B. Stewart 2. B. Morris 3. Gasnier 4. Idris 5. Uate 6. Carney 7. Mullen 8. Snowden 9.DeGois 10. Galloway 11. Gallen 12. Creagh 13. Bird
14. Young 15. Learoyd Lars 16. Watmough 17. Gidley
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panthersftw Guru

Posts: 3104 Location: Sydney
 | Subject: Re: The Official 'BLUES' Thread Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:42 pm | |
| The selectors will sure to have headaches to select NSW's backs this year.
The centres position are the main problems of NSW currently. The form centre would of have probably been Chris Lawrence prior to his injury, Josh Morris also looked good and may still be an outside chance if he can carry his form from the opening rounds when he returns in Round 7. Michael Jennings is way out of form, and Jamie Lyon only just came back from injury. All lot of talk has been on Jamal Idris after his star studded performance against argubly the best current centre in Inglis, but after his dismal display today against the Dragons prior to the injury he picked up, the selectors would have second thoughts. Other possible NSW centres are Mark Gasnier, Matt Cooper, Beau Champion and if you want to look further down there's also Jarrod Croker or maybe even Colin Best if you're desperate.
Fullback position is a toss up between Jarryd Hayne, Josh Dugan, and Kurt Gidley with Hayne being the most preferred. Kurt Gidley has shown he is better played as a utility than a fullback, Josh Dugan is currently still injured and this not help his chances of being selected. Jarryd Hayne, though slightly out of form, looks most likely. Some other possible candidates for the fullback position include Brett Stewart, Michael Gordon, Nathan Gardner or if you wind the clock back further you can even have Anthony Minichiello as NSW's fullback this year. With the Roosters' halves looking likely to be NSW's halves, this can work in the favour of Mini since he works well with both Carney and Pearce as shown in club level.
The wingers will be the easiest decision to make of the backs. Brett Morris you would think will have sewn up one winger position leaving the other wing up for grabs. That spot would most likely be taken up by Michael Gordon. Other potiental wingers include Aku Uate, Blake Ferguson, Nathan Merritt, or Anthony Quinn. |
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All_Star94 Guru

Posts: 1535 Age: 17 Location: Australia, NSW
 | Subject: Re: The Official 'BLUES' Thread Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:10 pm | |
| The wingers i reckon will be Gordon for all 3 games and Uate for 1 or 2. Why I have left Morris is because rarely he has had a dry patch in his try-scoring. 0 tries after 5 rounds. I'm not saying he wont get a game this series, its just I dont see him being automatically selected as the first winger picked.
I reckon Matt Cooper's performance today shows that he still has that representative attribute within him. His defence and attack was great today and I reckon is one centre that can better Inglis. We need experience in the team. |
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Danger32 Legend

Posts: 10071 Location: Adelaide
 | Subject: Re: The Official 'BLUES' Thread Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:42 pm | |
| The worst thing the selectors can do is pick players that have been injured. Dugan should not play Origin 1. He'll have next to no match fitness leading up to game 1, and it doesn't matter how good he is, he shouldn't be picked. Gordon won't be fullback I'll tell you that now. It will be Hayne or Gidley.
If Gidley is fullback, Hayne will be one of the wingers, with the other one to be between Gordon, Uate and Morris.
Centres will be tricky. Most of them are out of form and don't even warrant selection. I'd be going with Idris that's for sure. They need a big guy to go head to head with Inglis, and he's an offensive weapon as well. The other centre position will be between Gaz, Cooper or Jennings.
5/8 will be Carney. It's pretty much locked in.
Halfback should not be Pearce. Hos form has been average and even though his combo with Carney could be lethal, his form doesn't warrant selection. Halfback should be Mullen. He's been solid this year and has been in better form than Pearce so far.
Props: Well Mannah and Snowden are locks. If they're not then the selectors are as stupid as ever. Tolman a chance for a bench spot and I'd also suggest Luke Bailey to come out of retirement and play 1 more series. they're desperate, and he's stated he'll gladly come out of retirement if he's needed.
Hooker will be Ennis.
Backrowers: Any out of Hindy, Watmough, Creagh, Gallen. Bird.
My team:
1. Hayne 2. Gordon 3. Cooper 4. Idris 5. Uate 6. Carney 7. Mullen 8. Bailey 9. Ennis 10. Mannah 11. Hindy 12. Creagh 13. Gallen
14. Gidley 15. Snowden 16. Tolman 17. Watmough/Bird |
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All_Star94 Guru

Posts: 1535 Age: 17 Location: Australia, NSW
 | Subject: Re: The Official 'BLUES' Thread Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:48 pm | |
| agree with Danger about Pearce. Last night, that "pass" he did which led to Berrigan to score was unnecessary. He could easily just passed it to Carney to kick it or continue the play. |
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Brenton Guru

Posts: 6688
 | Subject: Re: The Official 'BLUES' Thread Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:50 pm | |
| http://nrl.com/cooper-calls-time-on-rep-footy/tabid/10874/newsid/62202/default.aspx |
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Brad Guru

Posts: 2276 Age: 19
 | Subject: Re: The Official 'BLUES' Thread Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:53 pm | |
| I definitely think Mullen over Pearce. Mannahs gotta be the first prop picked as well |
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The Midnight Tinkler Veteran

Posts: 665 Age: 111 Location: Sydney
 | Subject: Re: The Official 'BLUES' Thread Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:55 pm | |
| | Brad wrote: | | I definitely think Mullen over Pearce. Mannahs gotta be the first prop picked as well |
lol agreed on Mullen Brad, its good to see you have some brain cells after all. |
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All_Star94 Guru

Posts: 1535 Age: 17 Location: Australia, NSW
 | Subject: Re: The Official 'BLUES' Thread Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:58 pm | |
| | Brenton wrote: | | http://nrl.com/cooper-calls-time-on-rep-footy/tabid/10874/newsid/62202/default.aspx |
One more SOO series wont hurt. Most of us was saying that Cooper for centre and then this pops up. unlucky. |
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Danger32 Legend

Posts: 10071 Location: Adelaide
 | Subject: Re: The Official 'BLUES' Thread Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:15 pm | |
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manly4lyf Guru

Posts: 1807 Age: 19 Location: Sydney mate.
 | Subject: Re: The Official 'BLUES' Thread Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:17 pm | |
| 1. Hayne 2. Uate 3. Lyon 4. Morris 5. Gasnier 6. Carney 7. Mullen 8. Tolman 9. Ennis 10. Snowden 11. Watmough 12. Gallen 13. Bird
14. Mannah 15. Douglas 16. Waterhouse 17. Gidley |
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Beckham Moderator

Posts: 5742 Age: 21 Location: QLD
 | Subject: Re: The Official 'BLUES' Thread Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:18 pm | |
| I will still say JJ will be picked.. Sticky wanks over him and if Mitch didn't say he wasn't ready to be captain i'd say he'd also be that. It's kind of like JT or Locky, even if they aren't playing that well they will still be picked. They always lift come SOO.. Not saying Mitch will play to those standards but he will atleast be given the chance. That's my feeling anyway. _________________ RIP Marco Simoncelli 1987 - 2011
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Hank Moody Guru

Posts: 5885 Age: 22 Location: Eagle Farm Racecourse
 | Subject: Re: The Official 'BLUES' Thread Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:23 pm | |
| i would pick Mullen over Pearce anyday, though i think selectors would beg to differ...though i have a better idea, don't pick Carney and name Mullen at 5/8
1. Hayne or Gidley 2. Gordon 3. Idris 4. Gasnier 5. Uate or Hayne 6. Mullen 7. Pearce 8. Snowden 9. Ennis 10. Douglas 11. Hindmarsh 12. Gallen 13. Bird
14. Gidley/Carney 15. Tolman 16. Creagh 17. TLL
Uate's selection would depend on if he is eligible, if not i would move Hayne to wing and Gidley to fullback with Idris off the bench. |
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Danger32 Legend

Posts: 10071 Location: Adelaide
 | Subject: Re: The Official 'BLUES' Thread Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:24 pm | |
| TLL doesn't warrant a selection so far this season. If he has a good next month he'll be in the frame. |
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Brad Guru

Posts: 2276 Age: 19
 | Subject: Re: The Official 'BLUES' Thread Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:26 pm | |
| | Beckham wrote: | | I will still say JJ will be picked.. Sticky wanks over him and if Mitch didn't say he wasn't ready to be captain i'd say he'd also be that. It's kind of like JT or Locky, even if they aren't playing that well they will still be picked. They always lift come SOO.. Not saying Mitch will play to those standards but he will atleast be given the chance. That's my feeling anyway. |
To me its like Pearce is in the same situation as Hayne atm. While they may not be playing their all time best footy, they cant be dropped. Especially if they want to build a steady combination in the halves. If they drop him theyll just be falling into old habits. |
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JB-NQC Guru

Posts: 1058 Location: Sydney
 | Subject: Re: The Official 'BLUES' Thread Sun Apr 10, 2011 10:46 pm | |
| IMO, Pearce isn't an Origin player.. like Gus said today on the Sunday Roast, he just hasn't learnt the game yet. Dead set he is like one of the only players i never remember after an Origin match cause he contributes nil all. Maybe if he has Carney by his side he'd do better, but even then i don't think he would. |
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The Midnight Tinkler Veteran

Posts: 665 Age: 111 Location: Sydney
 | Subject: Re: The Official 'BLUES' Thread Mon Apr 11, 2011 12:00 am | |
| Pearce is overated, Mullen is much better than him. |
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jackcf_93 Veteran

Posts: 754 Age: 18 Location: Queensland
 | Subject: Re: The Official 'BLUES' Thread Mon Apr 11, 2011 1:11 am | |
| | The Midnight Tinkler wrote: | Lets run those scum sucking redneck inbred banjo strumming sister rooting big mouth ugly fat hopping six fingered freaks over in 2011! |
See look at this shit. You twat.
On topic though I believe New South Wales have the best shot they've had in years. I don't think they'll win the series but they can't be as bad as last year. My NSW team: 1. Hayne 2. Gordon 3. Lyon (if fit)/Gasnier 4. Idris 5. Uate 6. Carney 7. Pearce (this was probably the most difffcult position to choose. I think Mullen is individually a better play but they need to select a spine and stick with it and I believe the Pearce/Carney halves is right for NSW) 8. Mannah 9. Gidley 10. Snowden 11. Lewis 12. Gallen 13. Bird
14. Young 15. Tolman 16. TLL 17. Creagh |
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