Origin 2007: Name your teams [Archive]

Steel Dragon

14-04-07, 01:21 AM

I know it's early, but at this stage, who would you be picking to wear the mighty Sky Blue or that silly purply-reddy rag.

New South Wales
1. Anthony Minichello
2. Matt King
3. Timana Tahu
4. Jamie Lyon
5. Eric Grothe
6. Preston Campbell
7. Matt Orford
13. Braith Anasta
12. Nathan Hindmarsh
11. Willie Mason
10. Jason Ryles
9. Danny Buderus (c)
8. Luke Bailey

14. Andrew Ryan
15. Brent Kite
16. Ben Creagh
17. Craig Wing

An alternative to the above given that I believe the Blues selectors will NEVER pick Preston Campbell is Lyon to 6, King to 4, and Nathan Merritt onto the wing. Other players with a look in would be Mark O'Meley, Dean Young (if fit), Alan Tongue, Steve Simpson, Anthony Laffranchi, Craig Gower, Matt Cooper, Steve Southern, Kurt Gidley, John Sutton, Ryan Hoffman, Anthony Toupou and Reni Maitua

Queensland
1. Matt Bowen
2. Billy Slater
3. Brent Tate
4. Justin Hodges
5. Karmichael Hunt
6. Darren Lockyer
7. Jonathon Thurston
13. Tonie Carroll
12. Dane Carlaw
11. Sam Thaiday
10. Petero Civoniceva
9. Cameron Smith
8. Steve Price

14. Paul Bowman
15. Dallas Johnson
16. Matthew Scott
17. Carl Webb (if fit)

Other players in the mix would be PJ Marsh, Scott Prince, Tim Smith, Ben Smith, Willie Tonga, Cooper Cronk, Anthony Kaufusi, Jeremy Smith, Chris Beattie, Danny Nutley, Daniel Wagon, Jason Smith, Joacob Lillyman, and Ashley Graham.

Jason

Teegy

14-04-07, 10:48 PM

Queensland
1. Karmicheal Hunt
2. Isreal Folou
3. Greg Inglis
4. Justin Hodges
5. Brent Tate, Willie Tonga or Billy Slater
6. Darren Lockyer
7. Jonathon Thurston
13. Dallas Johnson
12. Sam Thaiday
11. Mick Crocker
10. Petero Civoniceva
9. Cameron Smith
8. Steve Price

14. Anthony Kaufusi
15. Danny Nutley
16. Ben Ross
17. Matt Bowen

New South Wales
1. Anthony Minichello
2. Brett Stewart
3. Matt Cooper
4. Matt King
5. Eric Grothe
6. Jamie Lyon
7. Matt Orford
13. Reni Maitua
12. Nathan Hindmarsh
11. Willie Mason
10. Jason Ryles
9. Danny Buderus (c)
8. Luke Bailey

14. Andrew Ryan
15. Mar O'Meley
16. Ben Creagh
17. Braith Anasta or Dean Young if fit

Social Loafer

14-04-07, 11:27 PM

Alan Tongue is our only outside chance for making Origin... Hopefully we'll get a few in the Country Origin side.. Tongue and hopefully Carney will be in that.

Steelers

14-04-07, 11:38 PM

Poida

14-04-07, 11:41 PM

1. Matt Bowen
2. Rhys Wesser
3. Mat Rogers
4. Justin Hodges
5. Billy Slater
6. Darren Lockyer
7. Jonathon Thurston
8. Carl Webb
9. Cameron Smith
10. Petero Civoniceva
11. Sam Thaiday
12. Antonio Kaufusi
13. Dallas Johnson

14. Daniel Wagon
15. Matthew Scott
16. Ben Ross
17. PJ Marsh

Mat Rodgers is available for Origin?
I dont think Webb will play due to lack of preparation.
I think he comes back round 9 or 10.

patskE

15-04-07, 02:48 AM

rkn nsw will put grower 5/8 with cronk halfback

jake86

15-04-07, 05:25 AM

Well im surprised at Inglis's exclusion from each line-up...is his current injury that serious?

Queensland
1. Karmicheal Hunt
2. Greg Inglis
3. Willie Tonga
4. Justin Hodges
5. Billy Slater
6. Darren Lockyer
7. Jonathon Thurston
8. Steven Price
9. Cameron Smith
10. Petero Civoniceva
11. Sam Thaiday
12. Mick Croker
13. Dallas Johnson

14. Ben Ross
15. Carl Webb
16. Dane Carlaw
17. Matt Bowen

NSW
1. Anthony Minichello
2. Matt King
3. Timana Tahu
4. Matt Cooper
5. Eric Grothe
6. Ben Hornby
7. Craig Gower
13. Ben Creagh
12. Nathan Hindmarsh
11. Willie Mason
10. Jason Ryles
9. Danny Buderus (c)
8. Luke Bailey

14. Mark O'Meley
15. Andrew Ryan
16. Anthony Laffranci
17. Dean Young

Titanium_BD1103

15-04-07, 11:01 AM

My NSW team based on current form...and of course incumbents.... :)

1. Anthony Minichiello
2. Matt King
3. Timana Tahu
4. Matt Cooper
5. Eric Grothe
6. Jamie Lyon
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. Luke Bailey
9. Danny Buderus (c)
10. Brent Kite
11. Willie Mason
12. Nathan Hindmarsh
13. Reni Maitua

14. Andrew Ryan
15. Anthony Laffranchi
16. Ben Hornby
17. Mark O'Meley

The big question is though what City vs Country brings up this year, because it could decide many of the NSW places, which is awesome as it will bring some meaning to the game once more.

The likes of Merritt, Orford, El Masri, Monaghan and co will more than likely get their chance to show their worth in City vs Country and if any of them impressed, I expect Muz to pick them as he normally picks on form, not previous results.

Steelers

15-04-07, 12:44 PM

Mat Rodgers is available for Origin?

I don't think he is, but I would try and coax him into playing if I was a selector.

Steel Dragon

15-04-07, 12:53 PM

rkn nsw will put grower 5/8 with cronk halfback

Unfortunately, Cooper Cronk is a Queenslander. Matt Orford should get the jersey if fit.

Titanium: how could you name Ben Hornby in the side on form? He has been woeful so far this year, with the exception of round 1. Craig Wing is more of a chance as a utility than Hornby is.

Jason

Smithy

15-04-07, 01:09 PM

1. Carmicheal Hunt
2. Isreal Folou
3. Greg Inglis
4. Justin Hodges
5. Willie Tonga
6. Darren Lockyer
7. Jonathon Thurston
8. Steve Price
9. Cameron Smith
10. Ben Ross
11. Dallas Johnson
12. Sam Thaiday
13. Mick Crocker

14. Cooper Cronk
15. Ashley Graham
16. Dane Carlaw
17. Matt Bowen
18. Tonie Carroll

* One to be ommitted.

I don't really care who NSW put in!!

Flanker/5-8

15-04-07, 08:42 PM

Not what will happen, but the team I'd choose.

1. Matthew BOWEN
2. Billy SLATER
3. Justin HODGES
4. Willie TONGA
5. Greg INGLIS
6. Johnathon THURSTON
7. Scott PRINCE
8. Steve PRICE
9. Cameron SMITH
10. Antonio KAUFUSI
11. Mick CROCKER
12. Paul BOWMAN
13. Dallas JOHNSTON

14. Aaron PAYNE
15. Ben ROSS
16. Neville COSTIGAN
17. Sam THAIDAY

tallis12

15-04-07, 10:21 PM

Not what will happen, but the team I'd choose.

1. Matthew BOWEN
2. Billy SLATER
3. Willie TONGA
4. Justin HODGES
5. Greg INGLIS
6. Johnathon THURSTON
7. Scott PRINCE
8. Steve PRICE
9. Cameron SMITH
10. Petero CIVONICEVA
11. Mick CROCKER
12. Paul BOWMAN
13. Dallas JOHNSTON

14. Aaron PAYNE
15. Ben ROSS
16. Antonio KAUFUSI (He's from Melbourne so he must be a QLDer, right? If not, Shane Tronc)
17. Sam THAIDAY

wtf no lockyer that team will get spanked.

My team

1. k hunt
2. billy slater
3. greg inglis
4. j hodges
5. brent tate
6. lockyer
7. thurston
8. price
9. smith
10. petro
11.mick croker
12. sam thaiday
13. tonie carrol

14. antonio cafusi
15. shaun berrigan
16. ben ross
17. dallas johnson

Chaos

16-04-07, 12:24 PM

I've choosen an attacking side that would dominate possession of the ball with their middle three, two hard working tackle machines in second row and a bench that will change the game at the back of each half.

1 K Hunt
2 B Slater
3 W Tonga
4 J hodges
5 G Inglis
6 D Lockyer
7 J Thurston
8 P Civoniceva
9 C Smith
10 C Webb (made for origin)
11 D Johnson
12 D Nutley
13 S Prince

Reserves M Bowen, S Berrigan, B Ross, S Thaiday

BING103

16-04-07, 12:59 PM

Kurt Gidley is a Big Bolter for a SOO Jumper.

Chaos

16-04-07, 01:10 PM

Kurt Gidley is a Big Bolter for a SOO Jumper.

Yeah...I actually named Kurt Gidley as 5/8 in my last years NSW team but was cut down by many.
People are now seeing his skills now Johns isn't running the Knights.

Robbie_Dee

16-04-07, 01:42 PM

Winners:

1. Bowen
2. Slater
3. Bell, Tate or Tonga, depending on form at the time.
4. Hodges
5. Inglis
6. Lockyer
7. Thurston
8. Carl webb (If recovered by then)
9. Cam Smith
10. Petero
11. Carlaw
12. Price
13. Carroll

14. Aaron Payne
15. Thaiday
16. Jacob Lillyman
17. Depending on form, Johnson, Matt scott, or Shane Tronc.

Losers:

1. Kurt Gidley if he keeps it up
2. Grothe
3. Tahu
4. Matt Cooper
5. Matt King
6. lyon
7. Orford, or maybe give Mullen a go if he can keep some good form happening
8. Big Willie
9. Buderus or Farah
10. Bailey
11. O'Meley
12. Kite
13. Reni Matua

14. Buderus
15. Hindmarsh (maybe Kite on bench and Hindmarsh in 12)
16. Ryan
17. Steve Simpson maybe...

QLD's backline looks rather fine indeed, NSW's forward pack not too shabby!

Not too sure about the NSW side, but I'd like QLD too look like that definitely!!!!

Titanium_BD1103

16-04-07, 07:32 PM

Unfortunately, Cooper Cronk is a Queenslander. Matt Orford should get the jersey if fit.

Titanium: how could you name Ben Hornby in the side on form? He has been woeful so far this year, with the exception of round 1. Craig Wing is more of a chance as a utility than Hornby is.

Jason

Steel Dragon, I am bloody hoping he improves... he is one of the best players around on his day and I know he's been about as impressive as paint drying in the opening rounds, but I hope he sparks, because not having him in the team will be a massive loss.

This is my side on form with NO incumbents... ;)

1. Kurt Gidley
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Timana Tahu
4. Matt King
5. Eric Grothe
6. Jamie Lyon
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. Luke Bailey
9. Danny Buderus (c)
10. Brent Kite
11. Willie Mason
12. Nathan Hindmarsh
13. Reni Maitua

14. Andrew Ryan
15. Anthony Laffranchi
16. Michael Monaghan
17. Mark O'Meley

hugebrianfan

16-04-07, 07:50 PM

they better put Danny Buderus on as the blue number 9 Jumper:) Hes a great player and hes newcastle's captain

Steelers

16-04-07, 08:02 PM

Steel Dragon, I am bloody hoping he improves... he is one of the best players around on his day and I know he's been about as impressive as paint drying in the opening rounds, but I hope he sparks, because not having him in the team will be a massive loss.

This is my side on form with NO incumbents... ;)

1. Kurt Gidley
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Timana Tahu
4. Matt King
5. Eric Grothe
6. Jamie Lyon
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. Luke Bailey
9. Danny Buderus (c)
10. Brent Kite
11. Willie Mason
12. Nathan Hindmarsh
13. Reni Maitua

14. Andrew Ryan
15. Anthony Laffranchi
16. Michael Monaghan
17. Mark O'Meley

That side would be extremely tough to beat if it was picked for SOO and the game was a week away. Exactly why teams should be picked on form.

Future Star

16-04-07, 10:27 PM

Steel Dragon, I am bloody hoping he improves... he is one of the best players around on his day and I know he's been about as impressive as paint drying in the opening rounds, but I hope he sparks, because not having him in the team will be a massive loss.

This is my side on form with NO incumbents... ;)

1. Kurt Gidley
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Timana Tahu
4. Matt King
5. Eric Grothe
6. Jamie Lyon
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. Luke Bailey
9. Danny Buderus (c)
10. Brent Kite
11. Willie Mason
12. Nathan Hindmarsh
13. Reni Maitua

14. Andrew Ryan
15. Anthony Laffranchi
16. Michael Monaghan
17. Mark O'Meley

A team based on form and you would leave Todd Carney out?
He has been one of the best players this season, In my opinion.

Future Star

16-04-07, 10:35 PM

Steel Dragon

17-04-07, 12:25 PM

A special NSW team just for Future Star:

1. Matt King
2. Matt King
3. Matt King (c)
4. Matt King
5. Matt King
6. Matt King
7. Matt King
13. Matt King
12. Matt King
11. Matt King
10. Matt King
9. Matt King
8. Matt King

14. Matt King
15. Matt King
16. Matt King
17. Matt King

Jason :p

Tamwelg

17-04-07, 02:03 PM

1. Kurt Gidley
2. Grothe
3. Tahu
4. NOT MATT KING! GRR!
5. NOT MATT KING! GRR!
6. Todd Carney
7. Jarrod Mullen
8. Brent Kite
9. Danny Buderus (c)
10. Luke Bailey
11. Willie Mason
12. Nathan Hindmarsh
13. Reni Maitua

14. Alan Tongue (utility?)
15. Andrew Ryan
16. Jason Ryles
17. Mark O'Meley.

Looks preety good to me :)

...especially with no Matt King...

I take it you like Matt King :D

A special NSW team just for Future Star:

1. Matt King
2. Matt King
3. Matt King (c)
4. Matt King
5. Matt King
6. Matt King
7. Matt King
13. Matt King
12. Matt King
11. Matt King
10. Matt King
9. Matt King
8. Matt King

14. Matt King
15. Matt King
16. Matt King
17. Matt King

Jason :p

LOL :D

Hoppy2007Dragons

17-04-07, 02:58 PM

My NSW Team:

1. Gildey
2. Grothe
3. Tahu
4. Cooper
5. King
6. Todd Carney/Ben Hornby(i'm sliding towards todd)
7. Matt Orford/ Jarod Mullen(Orford if fit)
8. Brent Kite
9. Buderus
10. Bailey
11. Mason
12. Hindmarsh
13. Reni

14. Creagh
15. Andrew Ryan
16. Jason Ryles
17. O'Meley

Darren Lockyer

17-04-07, 03:36 PM

i think they should try and pick there best team because they are going to need it against qld

TITAN PETE

17-04-07, 09:06 PM

New South Wales
1. Anthony Minichello
2. Matt King
3. Jamie Lyons
4. Matt Cooper
5. Eric Grothe
6. Travis Burns
7. Michael Monaghan
13. Andrew Ryan
12. Nathan Hindmarsh
11. Willie Mason
10. Brent Kite
9. Danny Buderus (c)
8. Luke Bailey

14. Kurt Gidley
15. Mark Omelley
16. Anthony Watmough
17. Braith Anasta

A couple of bolters for the halves but probably the form halves of the comp.

Queensland
1. Matt Bowen
2. Billy Slater
3. Steve Bell
4. Justin Hodges
5. Greg Ingliss
6. Darren Lockyer
7. Jonathon Thurston
13. Dallas Johnson
12. Antonio Kaufusi
11. Sam Thaiday
10. Petero Civoniceva
9. Cameron Smith
8. Steve Price

14. K.Hunt
15. Michael Croker
16. Matthew Scott
17. Ben Ross

Social Loafer

17-04-07, 10:14 PM

Good to see Carney getting some recognition in many places, Jason Smith said he'd play for Australia :D
I'd be stoked if he plays Country Origin (Which he really should now). But looking at the other 5/8 options there really isn't much there... Unless they throw Jamie Lyon there, but you'd think he'd be in the centres.

Social Loafer

17-04-07, 10:25 PM

1. Ben Hornby
2. Anthony Quinn- pretty sure he is NSW>
3. Matt King
4. Jamie Lyon
5. Eric Grothe
6. Todd Carney
7. Craig Gower
8. Luke Bailey
9. Danny Buderus
10. Brent Kite
11. Willie Mason
12. Nathan Hindmarsh
13. Andrew Ryan

14. O'Mealey
15. Maitua
16. Ryles
17. Tongue (Utility+ field goal plays :D)

Really think Carney is ahead of Mullan at the moment, all depends if they want to blood someone new or play conservative and use a Hornby.Lyon in the role.

Coaster

17-04-07, 10:26 PM

Jason Smith is a queenslander

Social Loafer

17-04-07, 10:47 PM

Jason Smith is a queenslander

Whoops, I meant Carney playing Country Origin.

Smithy is a legend and was quoted in saying Carney, Weyman, Tilse and Zillman will play for Australia in 405 years... :D

Flanker/5-8

18-04-07, 11:43 AM

405 years, what a nervous wait! I agree with him, but Weyman will have to wait 'til he gets a few injury-free seasons under his belt.

Anyway, here's my NSW team...

1. Brett STEWART
2. Nathan MERRITT
3. Jamie LYON
4. Luke LEWIS
5. Luke ROONEY
6. Todd CARNEY
7. Michael MONAGHAN
8. Mark O'MELEY
9. Danny BUDERUS (C)
10. Brent KITE
11. Nathan HINDMARSH
12. Willie MASON
13. Andrew RYAN

14. Alan TONGUE
15. Luke BAILEY
16. Reni MAITUA
17. Joel CLINTON

lambdalogan

27-04-07, 04:39 PM

My team as at round seven

1. Hunt
2. Slater
3. Hodges
4. Inglis
5. Tate
6. Lockyer
7. Thurston
8. Price
9. C. Smith
10. Civinoceva
11. Webb (if fit)
12. Crocker
13. Johnson

14. Thiaday
15. Carlaw
16. Costigan
17. Prince

18. Ross
19. Berrigan
20. Bowen

Hoppy2007Dragons

27-04-07, 05:06 PM

My team for NSW.

1. Gidley
2. King
3. Cooper
4. Lyon
5. Grothe
6. Burns
7. Orford
8. Kite
9. Buderus
10. O'Meley
11. Mason
12. Hindmarsh
13. Bird

14. Bailey
15. Ryles
16. Ryan
17. Tupou

18. Monaghan

I hope Greg Bird gets a spot as a bolter, he has played good football so far this season and has been instrumental in the shrks good form.

Social Loafer

27-04-07, 05:24 PM

Pretty sure Burns is a QLDER...

Hoppy2007Dragons

27-04-07, 06:42 PM

serious i thought he was a welsh man, **** that sucks well put todd carney in his place if this is the case.

tom91

27-04-07, 09:39 PM

QLD.

1. Hunt
2. Walker
3. Rogers
4. Hodges
5. Tate
6. Thurston
7. Lockyer
8. Carlaw
9. Smith
10. Civoneciva
11. Thiaday
12. undecided
13. Carroll

Steelers

27-04-07, 09:42 PM

Billy Slater needs to be in the QLD starting lineup somewhere! He is in top form, and has done the job before, the perfect mix of experience and form!

Tamwelg

27-04-07, 10:39 PM

Queensland

1. Karmicheal Hunt
2. Billy Slater
3. Grag Ingliss
4. Justin Hodges
5. Isreal Folou
6. Darren Lockyer
7. Jonathon Thurston
13. Tony Carroll
12. Antonio Kaufusi
11. Sam Thaiday
10. Petero Civoniceva
9. Cameron Smith
8. Steve Price

14. Carl Webb
15. Dane Carlaw
16. Dallas Johnson
17. Scott Prince

Steel Dragon

28-04-07, 01:11 AM

My updated teams:

New South Wales
1. Anthony Minichello
2. Brett Stewart
3. Matt King
4. Timana Tahu
5. Nathan Merritt
6. Kurt Gidley
7. Matt Orford
13. Reni Maitua
12. Nathan Hindmarsh
11. Andrew Ryan
10. Willie Mason
9. Danny Buderus
8. Luke Bailey

14. Ryan Hoffman
15. Anthony Laffranchi
16. Ben Creagh
17. Braith Anasta

Queensland
1. Matthew Bowen
2. Billy Slater
3. Greg Inglis
4. Justin Hodges
5. Karmichael Hunt
6. Darren Lockyer
7. Jonathon Thurston
13. Dallas Johnson
12. Sam Thaiday
11. Dane Carlaw
10. Petero Civoniceva
9. Cameron Smith
8. Steve Price

14. Anthony Kaufusi
15. Matthew Scott
16. Tonie Carroll
17. Shaun Berrigan

Jason

Cowboys_Rabbit_Fan

29-04-07, 01:04 PM

QLD:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Karmichael Hunt
3. Greg Inglis
4. Justin Hodges
5. Brent Tate
6. Darren Lockyer (C)
7. Johnathan Thurston
8. Steve Price
9. Cameron Smith
10. Petero Civoniceva
11. Sam Thaiday
12. Jacob Lillyman
13. Dallas Johnson

14. Shaun Berrigan
15. Antonio Kaufusi
16. Carl Webb
17. Matthew Scott

NSW:
1. Kurt Gidly
2. Nathan Merrit
3. Matt King
4. Matt Cooper
5. Luke Rooney
6. Jarrod Mullen
7. Matt Orford
8. Luke Bailey
9. Danny Buderus (C)
10. Willie Mason
11. Steve Simpson
12. Nathan Hindmarsh
13. Andrew Ryan

14. Jamie Lyon
15. Anthony Tupou
16. Mark O'Meley
17. Glenn Stewart

Cowboy Titan

02-05-07, 09:25 AM

Johnathan's Diary

Underdogs? Not this year

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Scott Prince has been in scintillating form for the Gold Coast

02May07

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I'M not sure how often it has happened since 1980 but this year Queensland will head into the State of Origin series as favourites.

It almost goes against the culture of the inter-state series, doesn't it?

For years, no matter what team we have assembled and whether we were the defending champions or not, the Maroons have been lumbered with the underdogs tag.

And, for the most part, it is a label that has sat well with the teams of the past, motivating them to prove the so-called experts wrong.

Just look at us last year.

But in 2007 I don't think there is any doubt that Queensland deserves their favourites' mantle. All you have to do is read the papers or watch the news for proof of that.

The depth we possess this year, particularly in the backline, is unbelievable.

There is a wealth of talent to choose from and I don't think anyone, other than perhaps our captain Darren Lockyer, can consider themselves a shoe-in for their position.

On one hand it is a great situation to be in and on the other I think it is a bit of a curse and I certainly wouldn't want the responsibility of being a selector.

For starters, look at fullback.

With the way my little mate Matty Bowen has been playing at the back for us he should be a near certainty but unfortunately for him and the fans he is anything but.

As well as `Mango', selectors have got guys like Karmichael Hunt, Rhys Wesser, Billy Slater and even Greg Inglis to consider and all five have equally legitimate claims to the No. 1 jersey.

So then you have got to start thinking about playing guys slightly out of position or moving them on to the interchange bench in a utility capacity.

But then what do you do with Australian Test players Justin Hodges, Brent Tate and Shaun Berrigan?

There is also Steve Bell, Ashley Graham and Israel Folau to consider.

Although I played for Australia at halfback a week or so ago, I don't think I should start counting my chickens, mainly because there is a guy named Scott Prince playing brilliantly for the Gold Coast at the moment.

As good as I am certain the Queensland team will be in 2007, I reckon the biggest stories in the media will be about the blokes who missed out.

But despite all those selection headaches, I know one thing for certain.

No matter who is selected to pull on the Maroons jersey ahead of game one at Suncorp Stadium, Queensland will be well represented.

Bring on May 23 and look out New South Wales, we're looking for back-to-back crowns.

Steel Dragon

04-05-07, 08:48 AM

Getting very ****y these northerners: let's hope pride doesn't precede a fall hey? ;)

Anyways, I've changed my mind again. My teams now:

New South Wales
1. Anthony Minichello
2. Brett Stewart
3. Matt King
4. Jamie Lyon
5. Hazem El Masri
6. Kurt Gidley
7. Matt Orford
13. Reni Maitua
12. Andrew Ryan
11. Nathan Hindmarsh
10. Willie Mason
9. Danny Buderus (c)
8. Luke Bailey

14. Brent Kite
15. Anthony Laffranchi
16. Ryan Hoffman
17. Braith Anasta

Queensland
1. Karmichael Hunt
2. Brent Tate
3. Greg Inglis
4. Justin Hodges
5. Billy Slater
6. Darren Lockyer (c)
7. Jonathan Thurston
13. Dallas Johnson
12. Carl Webb
11. Sam Thaiday
10. Petero Civoniceva
9. Cameron Smith
8. Steve Price

14. Shaun Berrigan
15. Matthew Scott
16. Anthony Kaufusi
17. Matthew Bowen

Jason

Titanium_BD1103

04-05-07, 09:12 AM

After City vs Country.... I have gone with the following changes to the team...

NSW Side

1. Anthony Minichiello
2. Matt King
3. Jamie Lyon
4. Matt Cooper
5. Eric Grothe Jr
6. Braith Anasta
7. Craig Gower
8. Luke Bailey
9. Danny Buderus
10. Willie Mason
11. Anthony Laffranchi
12. Nathan Hindmarsh
13. Andrew Ryan

14. Reni Maitua
15. Ryan Hoffman
16. Brent White
17. Craig Wing

J-Storm

04-05-07, 02:59 PM

After watching the City-Country game, based on form for this year I'd go with this for the Blues...

1. Kurt Gidley*
2. Hazem El Masri*
3. Matt King
4. Dean Collis*
5. Jarryd Hayne*
6. Braith Anasta
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. Luke Bailey
9. Danny Buderus
10. Willie Mason
11. Nathan Hindmarsh
12. Lance Thompson*
13. Andrew Ryan

14. Craig Wing
15. Robbie Farah*
16. Ryan Hoffman
17. Steve Simpson

18th Man. Brett White
* Probably won't make the squad but should be in there somehow through the series.

For Qld it's a lil' easier to select...

1. Karmichael Hunt
2. Brent Tate
3. Steve Bell
4. Justin Hodges
5. Greg Inglis
6. Darren Lockyer
7. Johnathon Thurston
8. Petero Civoniceva
9. Cameron Smith
10. Steve Price
11. Dane Carlaw
12. Brad Thorn
13. Dallas Johnson

14. Sam Thaiday
15. Tonie Carroll
16. Matt Bowen
17. Billy Slater

18th Man. Scott Prince

Coaster

04-05-07, 03:15 PM

NSW Side

1. Anthony Minichiello
2. Matt King
3. Jamie Lyon
4. Matt Cooper
5. Jarrad Hayne
6. Braith Anasta
7. Ben Hornby
8. Luke Bailey
9. Danny Buderus
10. Willie Mason
11. Steve Simpson
12. Nathan Hindmarsh
13. Andrew Ryan

14. Reni Maitua
15. Ryan Hoffman
16. Mark O'Meley
17. Robbie Farrah

QLD Side

1. Hunt
2. Tate
3. Hodges
4. Inglis
5. Slater
6. Lockyer
7. Thurston
8. Price
9. Smith
10. Pettro
11. Crocker
12. Thaiday
13. Johnson

14. Webb
15. Bowen
16. Kafusi
17. Carroll

Supergoose

05-05-07, 12:04 PM

Matt Bowen, Billy Slater, Justin Hodges, Greg Inglis, Brent Tate (I'd go for Wesser), Darren Lockyer, Jonathon Thurston, Steve Price, Cameron Smith, Petero Civoniceva, Carl Webb, Brad Thorn, Dallas Johnson, Tonie Carrol, Antonio Kaufusi, Sam Thaiday, Karmichael Hunt

Anthony Minichiello, Jarryd Hayne, Matt Cooper, Jamie Lyon, Matt King, Braith Anasta, Matt Orford, Willie Mason, Robbie Farah, Brent Kite, Nathan Hindmarsh, Andrew Ryan, Anthony Tupou, Ryan Hoffman, Steve Simpson, Luke Bailey, Kurt Gidley

I'd personally go for Rhys Wesser on the wing ahead of Brent Tate but that won't happen. I feel Wesser is in good form in a rubbish team and Tate hasn't played very consistently this year. Hunt or Berrigan on the Bench would be good - both are going average at the moment and neither commands a spot. Hunt and Bowen will probably be switched and they may play Berrigan on the bench if they go for another 80 minute forward other than Thorn.

Chaos

07-05-07, 08:22 AM

I'd personally go for Rhys Wesser on the wing ahead of Brent Tate but that won't happen. I feel Wesser is in good form in a rubbish team and Tate hasn't played very consistently this year. Hunt or Berrigan on the Bench would be good - both are going average at the moment and neither commands a spot. Hunt and Bowen will probably be switched and they may play Berrigan on the bench if they go for another 80 minute forward other than Thorn.

Tate is one of those hard players that consistantly tries his best each game, making him hard to drop from any side but I agree with you and would love to see Slater, Inglis and Wesser all playing in the one side.

Future Star

07-05-07, 10:47 AM

QLD:
1. M. Bowen
2. R. Wesser
3. S. Bell
4. J. Hodges
5. B. Slater
6. D. Lockyer
7. S. Prince
8. S. Price
9. C. Smith
10. P. Civoneciva (close enough...)
11. N. Costigan
12. D. Stagg
13. D. Johnson

14. C. Webb
15. A. Kaufusi
16. S. Thaiday/T. Carrol
17. K. Hunt

NSW:
1. K. Gidley
2. J. Hayne
3. T. Tahu
4. J. Lyon
5. E. Grothe
6. T. Carney
7. J. Mullen
8. B. Kite
9. D. Buderus
10. W. Mason
11. N. Hindmarsh
12. R. Hoffman
13. A. Ryan

14. B. White
15. L. Bailey
16. R. Maitua
17. R. Farah

Robbie_Dee

07-05-07, 11:17 AM

Man this is a tough side to pick!

1. Matt Bowen
2. Billy Slater
3. Greg Inglis
4. Justin Hodges
5. Brent Tate
6. Darren Lockyer
7. Johnathan Thurston
8. Carl Webb
9. Cameron Smith
10. Petero Civenociva
11. Sam Thaiday
12. Antonio Kaufusi
13. Tony Carroll

14. Shaun Berrigan??? I'm a bit concerned there about his club form. I reckon Aaron Payne would be another option here. He has been on fire, and of course has a great combination with Thurston. I don't think it will happen, but yea that would be another option.
15. Steve Price
16. Matthew Scott
17. Jacob Lillyman

lambdalogan

07-05-07, 12:16 PM

My teams before the Titans/Cowboys game tonight.

QLD
1. Hunt
2. Slater
3. Hodges
4. Inglis
5. Tate
6. Lockyer
7. Thurston
8. Price
9. C. Smith
10. Civinoceva
11. Crocker
12. Thiaday
13. Johnson

14. Webb
15. Kaufusi
16. Costigan
17. Prince (so what, call me biased :) )

18. M. Bowen

NSW
1. A. Minichiello
2. Tahu
3. Lyon
4. Cooper
5. King
6. Anasta
7. Gidley
8. Bailey
9. Buderus
10. Mason
11. Hindmarsh
12. Ryan
13. Maitua

14. O'Meley
15. Hoffman
16. Simpson
17. Gower

18. Laffranchi

Tamwelg

09-05-07, 02:06 PM

I made a few changes.

Queensland

1. Matt Bowen
2. Billy Slater
3. Grag Ingliss
4. Justin Hodges
5. Isreal Folau
6. Darren Lockyer
7. Jonathon Thurston
8. Steve Price
9. Cameron Smith
10. Petero Civoniceva
11. Michael Crocker
12. Dane Carlaw
13. Dallas Johnson

14. Carl Webb
15. Sam Thaiday
16. Antonio Kaufusi
17. Scott Prince[/QUOTE]

Steelers

11-05-07, 11:18 PM

NSW

1. Stewart
2. King
3. Lyon
4. Cooper
5. Hayne
6. Monaghan
7. Kimmorley
8. Bailey
9. Buderus
10. Kite
11. Mason
12. Hindmarsh
13. Hoffman

14. Ryles
15. Gallen
16. Laffranchi
17. Gidley

QLD

1. Bowen
2. Slater
3. Inglis
4. Hodges
5. Bell
6. Lockyer
7. Thurston
8. Price
9. Smith
10. Civoniceva
11. Crocker
12. Costigan
13. Johnson

14. Webb
15. Ross
16. Kaufusi
17. Thaiday

Social Loafer

11-05-07, 11:38 PM

loving the Costigan in peoples sides. IMO he was born for Origin, full of aggression and will always stand up for his team mates.

RLfan

12-05-07, 12:39 PM

Here is my teams:

QLD

Hunt
Slater
Inglis
Hodges
Tate
Lockyer (Prince, if Locky's injured)
Thurston
Price
Smith
Civoniceva
Carroll
Crocker
Johnson

Bowen
Thaiday
Webb
Berrigan

NSW

Minichello
El Masri
Cooper
Lyon
King
Monaghan
Orford
Ryles
Buderus
Mason
Hindmarsh
Simpson
Ryan

White
Farah
Bailey
Gallen

Boofhead

12-05-07, 05:02 PM

Queensland:
Bowen
Slater
Inglis
Hodges
Tate
Thurston
Prince
Price
Smith
Civoniceva
Carroll
Crocker
Johnson

Interchange:
Thaiday
Webb
Kafusi
Berrigan

Stay out locky! :P

GO PRINCY

Future Star

27-05-07, 07:06 PM

Game 2 NSW Side:

1. Mini
2. El Masri
3. Adrian Purtell (Come on, hes ready!)
4. Timana Tahu
5. Jarryd Hayne
6. Michael Monoghan (thats right, i said it)
7. Jarrod Mullen (he needs a real 5/8 to play with...)
8. Brent Kite
9. Danny Buderus
10. Willie Mason
11. Nathan Hindmarsh
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. Andrew Ryan

14. Luke Bailey
15. Brett White
16. Bird
17. Robbie Farah (hes the leader on Dally M points)

TITAN PETE

28-05-07, 08:57 PM