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    THE OFFICIAL TEAM (Game 2)

    1. Kurt Gidley (capt)
    2. Jarryd Hayne
    3. Michael Jennings
    4. Jamie Lyon
    5.David Williams
    6. Trent Barrett
    7. Peter Wallace
    8. Brent Kite
    9. Robbie Farah
    10. Michael Weyman
    11. Luke O’Donnell
    12. Ben Creagh
    13. Paul Gallen

    Interchange:
    14. Craig Wing
    15. Justin Poore
    16. Glenn Stewart
    17. Anthony Watmough.

    THE OFFICIAL TEAM (Game 1)

    1. Kurt Gidley
    2. Jarryd Hayne
    3. Jamie Lyon
    4. Michael Jennings
    5. James McManus
    6. Terry Campese
    7. Peter Wallace

    8. Luke Bailey
    9. Robbie Farrah
    10. Brent Kite
    11. Ben Creagh
    12. Luke O’Donnell
    13. Paul Gallen

    Interchange
    14. Craig Wing
    15. Justin Poore
    16. Glen Stewart
    17. Micahel Weyman


    Check out the State of Origin Game 1 Comparison Table with both teams

    UPDATE: According to Andrew Voss on Friday night - the NSW State of Origin team for game 1 will be announced on Monday 25th of May - bookmark this page and come back to check! 

    UPDATE: 40 Man NSW State of Origin Squad Announced. No Anasta, Mason BUT picked Jamie Lyon.

    City vs Country NSW Teams (not announced yet) - played on the 8th of May 2009 hosted in Orange NSW.

    The first State of Origin game in 2009 will be played at Telstra Dome on the 3rd of June 2009. State of Origin 2009 game 1 kickoff time will be 8pm (according to Ticketmaster)

    I am currently looking for a date when the teams get announced, but Bookmark this page and keep checking back for udpates, as the teams will be published on this site as soon as they are announced.

    Who do you think will be in the NSW State of Origin Team for Game 1? Comment below. The way Broncos Halfback Peter Wallace is playing at the moment, he is my tip for the number 7.

    For some hints (or not) here is the NSW 2008 State of Origin Team

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    91 responses to “NSW State of Origin Team 2009 - Game 1 & Game 2”

    1. […] Who do you think will be in the NSW State of Origin 2009 team? […]

    2. 1.brett stewart
      2.jarryd hayne
      3.matt cooper
      4.michael jennings
      5.joel monaghan
      6.terry campese
      7.preston campbell
      8.luke bailey
      9.michael ennis
      10.brent kite
      11.nathan hindmarsh
      12.anthony laffranchi
      13.paul gallen
      14.kurt gidley
      15.anthony tupou
      16.andrew ryan
      17.glenn stewart

    3. 1.BRETT STUART - i would have liked to see minichello back in the picture, but he is very unlucky with injuries, stuart is an awesome attacking weapon.

      2.(DAVID WILLIAMSON/MICHAEL GORDON) depends on form.
      - michael gordon really doing what a winger should do, score tries, play in structure plus he can really kick goals.williamson finished off 2008 very strong, i still reckon he has more to give

      3.matt cooper - very strong, fast, awesome defender, total package.

      4.michael jennings - nsw has been lacking a real freekish talent for a little while now,someone who can pretty much create something out of nothing, i believe jennings with his strength, SSPPPEEEEDDDD, and manoevres, can really open the qld team right apart, i also believe he needs a big occasion to perform at his best.

      5.joel monaghan - consistent, can jump for kicks, very useful against israel.

      6.braith anasta - bratt fittler is without a doubt my favourite player of all time, with his strength, vision, courage and being able to lift the spirit of the whole team, under him i believe anasta is really striving, for e.g. with the match with roosters v broncos, ofcourse broncos won, but anasta absolutely riped darren lockyer in half, stepping inside him a couple of times, and so on.

      7.mitchel pierce - has got his fathers couragous mentality, honestly, just not because im a roosters fan, i believe pierce is one of the true halfback being introduced into the game in present times, such players like andrew johns, langer, prince, thurston, sterling etc. also awesome combination with anasta which can only be a bonus.

      8.Brent Kite - always plays strong and tough, someone you can really depend on.

      9.Robbie Farah - also one of those great talents, like having an extra halfback, has great vision, the lot.

      10.Luke Bailey - if he is available, he is a very inspiring player, tough, strong, he is very mobile.

      11.WILLIE MASON - look i know this selection is going to cause contreversy, when in form, no matter how big or good defender you are, you would not like to see a giant trying to run over you.very strong, he is a personlaity player, very good for footy, can be the secret weapon to ending the marrons winning streak.

      12.NATHAN HINDMARSH - hindy needs to be there, origin is his thing, he is like a brick wall in defence, in attack he can be very dangerous though gaps, and close to the line.

      13.PAUL GALLEN - (ive had this crazy idea of playing TRENT BARRET in lock, playing as an extra playmaker in attack, and is occassionally a great defender also big etc) i use to hate this bloke, but now i understand how he plays, like the 80’s, tough and couragous, if his leg was broken, he would not say a thing just to not let down his team mates. very good in defence, metre eater, very tough mentality.

      14.KURT GIDLEY - prob 1st picked, very handy in any position
      15.ANTHONY TUPOU - altough his not one of them playes always talked about, he is always picked in origin and test squads, very dangerous in attack, must have.
      16.CRAIG FITZGIBBON - can play in second row or front row, big, strong, has a never say die attitude.
      17.(ANTHONY LATHRANCHI/TRENT BARRET) both great players, laffranchi, another weapon in second row, with barret, i believe his one of them game chaning players like fittler, john, stacey jones, has a old mind which i believe was the best way to play footy.

      the halves have caused the most contreversy, for wallace, when i see him play, he does not excite me, or standard should i say, he can pass and kick, but i do not believe he is an actual HALFBACK.Campese has rosen evrybodies attention, but ofcourse he is a great talent, but he just does not convince me as being a really great player.
      when he was tossed into the world cup, he had little input, and did not play what was expected of him, i believe he is not a BIG STAGE PLAYER.

      There is my team for now, but theres still a while left to go so well see.

    4. hey guys, ive put together of players which ever since i started watching footy have been the best i believe, since i was born in 1990 meninga,lewis etc are not included.

      My best team.

      1.DARREN LOCKYER

      2.BILLY SLATER

      3.GREG INGLIS

      4.MARK GASNIER

      5.ANTHONY MINICHELLO

      6.BRAD FITTLER (CAPTAIN)

      7.ANDREW JOHNS

      8.SHAYNE WEBCKE

      9.CRAIG WING

      10.PETRO CIMINOCEVA

      11.WILLIE MASON

      12.NATHAN HINDMARSH

      13.TRENT BARRET

      14.STACY JONES
      15.CRAIG FITZGIBBON
      16.LUKE RICKETSON
      17.RYAN GIRDLER

      **imagine seeing this team going out on the park.

    5. Jake - Preston Campbell @ halfback? I’m not sure im with you on that one - however there are some good calls in your lineup.

      Ali - I think you are pretty spot on to who I think would be taking the field for the Blues - good call!

      Matt

    6. hmmmmmm….. NSW team for 2009 alot of choices i dont think there is 1 downright definate? MY TEAM

      1. Brett Stewart or Luke Patten
      2. Jarryd Hayne (i’d like 2 c hazem in here)
      3. Michael Jennings
      4. Matt Cooper
      5. Joel Monaghan
      6. Braith Anasta
      7. Brett Kimmorely (in best form)
      8. Brent Kite
      9. Michael Ennis (in better form than farah)
      10. Luke Bailey
      11. Nathan Hindmarsh
      12. Anthony Laffranchi
      13. Paul Gallen

      14. Gidley
      15. Mason
      16. G Stewart
      17. Andrew Ryan

      can jamie soward play for the blues?

    7. 1. brett stewart

      2. jarryd hayne

      3. Josh Morris (Michael Jennings)

      4. Matt Cooper

      5. Joel Monaghan

      6. Terry Campese

      7. Peter Wallace

      8. Brent Kite

      9. Michael Ennis (Robbie Farah )

      10. Luke Bailey

      11. John sutton

      12. Ben Creagh

      13. Paul Gallen

      14. Gidley

      15. Anthony Tupou

      16. big mason

      17. Anthony Laffranchi

    8. […] out this page for the punters view on who should be in the squad, some great […]

    9. 1. Kurt Gidley
      2. Jarryd Hayne
      3. Joel Monaghan
      4. Jamie Lyon
      5. Michael Jennings
      6. John Sutton
      7. Peter Wallace or Jarrod Mullen
      8. Brent Kite
      9. Robbie Farah
      10. Luke Bailey
      11. Anthony Laffranci
      12. Nathan Hindmarsh
      13. Paul Gallen

      14. Ben Creagh
      15. Anthony Tupou
      16. Glenn Stewart
      17. Terry Campese

    10. With Brett Stewart now up for 8 - 12 weeks due to knee surgery - who do people think is a suitable replacement for him for at least the 1st origin?
      Luke Pattern?
      Kurt Gidley?
      Anthony Minichiello - out with ankle injury

      With no Anasta and Mason, this is going to be a very interesting team…

    11. 1. Kurt Gidley(Stewart out with knee injury)
      2. Michael Gordon/Jarryd Hayne
      3. Michael Jennings
      4. Matt Cooper
      5. Joel Monoghan
      6. Terry Campese/Jarrod Mullen
      7. Peter Wallace
      8. Brent Kite
      9. Michael Ennis
      10. Ben Cross
      11. Nathan Hindmarsh
      12. Anthony Laffranchi
      13. Paul Gallen

      14. Anthony Tupou
      15. Glenn Stewart
      16. Ben Ceagh
      17. Terry Campese/Jarrod Mullen

    12. Well now that Brett Stewart isnt playing, i think Gidley will finally get a start, Even though he is the complete package off the bench and can play anywhere in the backline and dummy half, he does deserve a start. If they pick on form like they say, this is what i think.

      1. Kurt Gidley
      2. Jarryd Hayne
      3. Joel Monaghan
      4. Chris Lawrence
      5. Anthony Quinn
      6. Terry Campese
      7. Mitchell Pearce
      13. Luke Lewis
      12. Anthony Watmough
      11. Ryan Hoffman
      10. Luke Bailey
      9. Michael Ennis
      8. Justin Poore

      14. Robbie Farah
      15. Paul Gallen
      16. Brent Kite
      17. Trent Waterhouse

    13. My Origin Team Game 1 2009

      1. Kurt Gidley
      2. Jarryd Hayne
      3. Anthony Tupou
      4. Matt Cooper
      5. Joel Monaghan
      6. Jarrod Mullen
      7. Peter Wallace
      8. Luke Bailey
      9. Michael Ennis
      10. Brent Kite
      11. Anthony Watmough
      12. Trent Waterhouse
      13. Alan Tongue
      14. Luke O Donnell
      15. Ben Cross
      16. Anthony Quinn
      17. Luke Lewis

      So there you go, probably start with O Donnell at lock for the softening period initially then put Tongue on after 10/15 mins. Will cop some for not naming Gallen, but you only have to look at this seasons form and the amount of drop ball from him in last years SOO to understand why though. Damn shame that Josh Morris is no longer available. Bring on the SOO!

    14. 1.Wade McKinnon/Preston Campbell
      2.Joel Monagham
      3.Michael Jennings/Chris Lawrence
      4.Matt Cooper
      5.Anthony quinn/Josh Morris
      6.Terry campese
      7.Peter wallace(I’d personally like to see noddy but hey it’s unlikely)
      8.Keith Galloway
      9.Michael ennis
      10.Paul Gallen
      11.Allen Tongue
      12.Nathan Hindmarsh
      13.Ben Creagh
      14.Kurt Gidley
      15.Glenn Stewart
      16.Michael Weyman/Josh Perry
      17.(someone indigenous australian(aboriginal))

    15. This is the best team ever……
      1.Kurt gidley
      2.Teniela tuaki/James mcmanus
      3.Micheal jennings
      4.Chris lawrence
      5.Anthony quinn
      6.Jarrod mullen/Chris bailey
      7.Benji marshall/Chris sandow
      8.Todd payten/Luke bailey
      9.Robbie farah/Isac de gois/Issac luke
      10.Ben cross
      11.Chris houston
      12.Cory parker
      13.Paul gallen

      14.Joel monaghan
      15.Brett seymour
      16.Cory payne
      17.Scott durea

    16. The best team
      1.Kurt Gidley/Billy Slater
      2.James Mcmanus/Teniela Tuaki/Jarryd Hayne
      3.Junior Sau/Keith Lulia
      4.Chris Lawrence/Michael Jennings
      5.Anthony Quinn
      6.Jarrod Mullen/Terry Campese/Mat Rogers
      7.Benji Marshall/Chris Sandow/Peter Wallace
      8.Todd Payten/Luke Bailey
      9.Robbie Farah/Isaac De Gois/Isaac Luke
      10.Ben Cross/Keith Galloway
      11.Cory Parker/Chris Houston
      12.Ryan Hoffman
      13.John Sutton/Paul Gallen

      14.Matt Hilder
      15.Daine Laurie
      16.Luke Lewis/Jamie Lyon
      17.Scott Dureau

    17. I would have put in Junior Sau But he is probably too young

    18. id like to see mitchell pearce and campese in the halves or wallace instead of pearce

    19. James McManus is the best wing I have ever seen!!! Totally awesome and should deiently be picked!! and gidley, cross, hilder,
      Mcmanus is consistent and reliable!! Pick him
      Luv footy fan

    20. look i know mason isnt in the 40, but i reckon hell still be in the actual origin side, i know his not very consistent, but when he does fire up, he can be a handfull, i really do hope NSW pick the right team.
      and another thing, look im all for change and bringing in all younger players, but i really do believe that we do need a couple, not alot, but a couple of old heads in the squad.
      reason is that, young players are awesome, energetic, confident, and sometimes can be a little too confident.
      meaning that they will do all the fancy and hard work, most of the times it will pay off but, in some cases the rong play will be played, with some older, experienced players (ofcourse to be chosen on merit and form) to slow the game down, in some cases, like settle the game, so it just doesnt go crazy and backfire.

    21. My NSW origin team game 1 2009

      1. Kurt Gidley
      2. Jarred Hayne
      3. Joel Monaghan
      4. Matt Cooper
      5. Anthony Quinn
      6. Terry Campese
      7. Jamie Soward
      8. Luke Bailey
      9. Robbie Farah
      10. Beau Scott
      11. Ryan Hoffman
      12. Nathan Hindmarsh
      13. Paul Gallen
      Bench
      14. Michael Ennis
      15. Anthony Tupo
      16. Brent Kite
      17. Michael Weyman

    22. 1. kirt gidley(only because brett stuart is out.
      2.jarryd hayne.
      3.Chris lawerence.
      4.matt cooper
      5.joel monaghan
      6.terry campese
      7.peter wallace
      8.Luke bailey
      9. robbie farrah.
      10.Justin poore
      11.Anthony watmough
      12.Glenn stuart
      13.alan tongue

      14.Anthony Tupou
      15.Mark Minichiello
      16.Anthony Laffranchi
      17.Ryan Hoffman

      Now how can you argue with that line up ? If anyone wants to im happy to prove you wrong.

    23. My Best Nrl Team
      1.Kurt Gidley,Billy Slater
      2.Teniela Tuaki,Jarryd Hayne,James Mcmanus
      3.Junior Sau,Jamie Lyon
      4.Chris Lawrence,Michael Jennings
      5.Anthony Quinn,Aquila Uate
      6.Mat Rogers,Jarrod Mullen
      7.Benji Marshall,Scott Prince,Chris Sandow
      8.Todd Payten,Luke Bailey
      9.Robbie Farah,Issac Luke,Isaac De Gois
      10.Ben Cross,Keith Galloway
      11.Chris Houston,Gareth Ellis
      12.Mark Minichello,Chris Heighington
      13.Paul Gallen,John Sutton
      Interchange:
      14.Matt hilder
      15.Daine Laurie
      16.Nathan Merrit
      17.Scott Dureau
      Coach:Tim Sheens

    24. 1. Kurt Gidley
      2. Jarred Hayne
      3. Joel Monaghan
      4. Matt Cooper
      5. Anthony Quinn
      6. Jarrod Mullen
      7. Peter Wallace
      8. Luke Bailey
      9. Robbie Farah
      10. Beau Scott
      11. Ryan Hoffman
      12. Nathan Hindmarsh
      13. Paul Gallen
      Bench
      14. Brent Kite
      15. Anthony Tupo
      16. Michael Ennis
      17. Matt Rogers

      I would have the Ennis and Rogers on the bench to allow the game to open up in the second half like to always does. Just think Gidley, Mullen, Wallace, Farrah, Ennis and Rogers all on in the last 30min that will really test any side with that much ball movement. QLD won’t know where the ball will be going.

    25. NSW 2009

      1. Kurt gidley
      2. david williams/Michael Jennings
      3. jamie lyon
      4. Matt Cooper
      5. Joel Monaghan
      6. terry campese
      7. peter wallace
      8. luke bailey
      9. robbie farah
      10. Brent kite
      11. Anthony Laffranchi
      12. Paul Gallen
      13. Glenn Stewart

      14. Anthony Tupou/Trent Waterhouse
      15. Ben Cross/Michael Weyman
      16. Luke Lewis/Michael Ennis/Alan Tongue
      17. Anthony Watmough/Luke O’Donnell/John Sutton

    26. NSW will lose anyway, doesnt matter who your team is :)

      NSW selectors would be foolish not to pick tongue though… He’s a great all rounder…

    27. 1.Kurt Gidley
      2.Jarryd Hayne
      3.Anthony Tupou
      4.Matt Cooper
      5.Anthony Quinn
      6.Jarrod Mullen
      7.Jamie Soward
      8.Luke Bailey
      9. Micheal Ennis/Robbie Farah
      10.Brett Kite
      11.Anthony Laffranchi
      12.Nathen Hindmarsh
      13.Glenn Stewart

      14.Joel Monaham
      15.Ben Cross
      16.Alan Tounge
      17.Terry Campese/John Sutton

    28. 1.kurt gidley
      2.jarryd hayne
      3.micheal jennings
      4.chris lawrence
      5.joel monaghan
      6.terry campese
      7.peter wallace
      8.micheal weyman
      9.micheal ennis
      10.josh perry
      11.trent waterhouse
      12.anthony watmough
      13.alan tongue
      14.luke lewis
      15.brent kite
      16.glen stewart
      17.keith galloway

      thats what i think with brett stewart out…
      if brett stewart was in i would put him in the number 1 and move kidley to the 14 and drop lewis.. because lewis is much like kidley just not as good.. if some one gets injured they would fill the position good matter who got injured… thats the best i could pick out of the 40 man nsw squad… nsw will win 3-0 with that side… im a melbourne suporter and i think smith slater inglis and cronk are all out of form same with locker and thurston… nsw was picked on form at last.. there not auto picking the oldtimers anymore..

    29. 1. Kurt Gidley
      2. David Williams
      3. Michael Jennings
      4. Matt Cooper
      5. Joel Monaghan
      6. Terry Campese
      7. Peter Wallace
      8. Luke Bailey
      9. Michael Ennis
      10. Michael Weyman
      11. Anthony Laffranchi
      12. Anthony Watmough
      13. Glenn Stewart

      14. Craig Wing
      15. Ben Creagh
      16. Brent Kite
      17. Paul Gallen

    30. 1.gidley - great player, also on goal kicking, his not hitting them the best lately, still thats not something primarily on nsw minds at the moment.
      2.monaghan - look, his proven the he needs to be there, strong, fast and also, he could attack the highball awesomly, also great defensive tool against israel.
      3.jennings - look i was also having second thoughts on him, but after last weeks game, his got to be there, nsw lately hve been lacking that freekish attacking talent, and the other night his also shown that he can defend too, if his not there this origin, i am going to be very disapointed, as long with many other supporters.
      4.cooper/lyon- look, i am disgusted at the fact of picking someone who does not want to play, but in realistically, you cannot deny how good a player lyon can be, cooper on the other hand, needs some time to get back in form, but the number _4_ centre is still pretty much up for grabs i reckon.
      5.best/hayne- eels are going very very poorly, but in the last couple of games, hayne has atleast tryied to stand up, if he plays a few more good games, i will not mind him playing on the wing, best since last yr has really been impressive, strong fast, exactly what you need a winger.
      6.campese - although being off form in the last couple of weeks, we can afford to give him a go, to see if he can perform in the big stage seeing that the selectors simply do not want anasta in thier team for some unusual reason, (lest just hope campese does not play as shocking as he did in the world cup match)
      7.wallace - look, i really believe that pierce needs to be given anther shot, his sooo tough, probably one of the better defending halves , but right now, wallace is playing some really awesome footy, he deserves to be given another shot.
      8.bailey - no ifs or buts about this selection, nsw since discarding alot of senior members need that experience, also bailey is in excellent form, i might even reckon that hell be captain.
      9.farah- ennis is playing some awesome footy, but farah has been waiting his turn for a while now behind bedsy, he has to be given a shot, also in some hektik form, i would really like to see that farah and smith matchup at origin level.
      10.kite - i know although manly are in poor form, kite deserves to be thier, he never lets you down showing it in tests and in the grand final, getting the clive churchill medal,
      11.waterhouse - we nsw’s man are very lucky in terms of our second rowers, we have tones of em, doesnt matter who you put, theyll do thier job, recently i havnt been a fan of waterhouse, but lately, in an exciting panthers squad, his looking like on eof the best, very tough and has that mongrel in him that will wrestle the qld forward pack awesomly.
      12.laffranchi - very good in a good titans pack, good defender, runs awesome attacking line, very dangerous around the line.
      13.tongue - recently i would have chosen gallen, but after this week, it really put me off him, tongue plays with the ame intensity and heart as gallen, only with less penalties, thats got to be a bonus doesnt it.
      since people now want to select on form, he has always been on form, a reall origin player.

      14.tupou - altough the sharks arent going well, tupou is still playing great footy, a certainty.
      15.lewis - since gidley now in the starting side, lewis will be an aesome utility, able to played anywhere.
      16.wing - although i know he wont be picked, he would be so dangerous coming off the bench, would just open the game right up
      17.creagh - since choosing on form, there is aguably no other second rower who is in better form, would be very useful off the bench.

      look, people has considered players like weyman and mcmanus and such, theyve had 4 or 5 good games and now there intented to be origin players. makes me laugh really

      like bennet said about soward, who is arguably the best player in nrl at the moment, that a origin player is not made after a couple of good performances, you gotta be able to hold that form for a while, play tough, draaining, faultless footy, where a single mistake could mean you loose the game or the series.

    31. 1. Kurt Gidley - a good replacement for stewart good attacking weapon (only cus stewart is gone)

      2. David Williams - one word speed!

      3. Matt Cooper - consistent and strong runner

      4. Jamie Lyon - if he decides to play rep footy good choice (if he decides to play)

      5. Jarryd Hayne - has tried to carry the eels to victory many times

      6. Terry Campese - Great form this season very knowledgable and aware player great vision of the game

      7. Peter Wallace/Mitchell Pearce - can’t split wallace has been playing great footy but i thought he didn’t play well under pressure last origin/pearce is strong and got stage fright last origin give him another shot

      8. Brent Kite - storng rough tough player will stick it to the QLD forwards

      9. Robbie Farah - great player i i believe will play fast quick ball against QLD will get them on the back foot

      10. Luke Bailey (c)- great leader and will knock over the forwards of QLD

      11. Anthony Tupou - Exciting player always dangerous with the football

      12. Anthony Watmough - Fast strong player who will break the line many times and capitalise on any opportunities

      13. Glenn Stewart - Fantastic defender and always setting up tries with his back like skills

      14. Anthony Laffranchi - IMPACT player, expected to come on 20mins in and rip up QLD forward pack with his intensity

      15. Jamie Soward - Smart young player, able to withstand pressure not sure if he could handle origin yet but deserves to have a go

      16. Luke Lewis - utility player has really inspired the panthers this year

      17. Josh Perry - agressive strong player another player like laffranchi will make an impact when he goes on to give some of the forwards a rest

      Well thats my team i would choose!! :D

    32. 1. Kurt Gidley - a good replacement for stewart good attacking weapon (only cus stewart is gone)

      2. David Williams - one word speed!

      3. Matt Cooper - consistent and strong runner

      4. Jamie Lyon - if he decides to play rep footy good choice (if he decides to play)

      5. Jarryd Hayne - has tried to carry the eels to victory many times

      6. Terry Campese - Great form this season very knowledgable and aware player great vision of the game

      7. Peter Wallace/Mitchell Pearce - can’t split wallace has been playing great footy but i thought he didn’t play well under pressure last origin/pearce is strong and got stage fright last origin give him another shot

      8. Brent Kite - storng rough tough player will stick it to the QLD forwards

      9. Robbie Farah - great player i i believe will play fast quick ball against QLD will get them on the back foot

      10. Luke Bailey (c)- great leader and will knock over the forwards of QLD

      11. Anthony Tupou - Exciting player always dangerous with the football

      12. Anthony Watmough - Fast strong player who will break the line many times and capitalise on any opportunities

      13. Glenn Stewart - Fantastic defender and always setting up tries with his back like skills

      14. Anthony Laffranchi - IMPACT player, expected to come on 20mins in and rip up QLD forward pack with his intensity

      15. Jamie Soward - Smart young player, able to withstand pressure not sure if he could handle origin yet but deserves to have a go

      16. Luke Lewis - utility player has really inspired the panthers this year

      17. Josh Perry - agressive strong player another player like laffranchi will make an impact when he goes on to give some of the forwards a rest

      Well thats my team i would choose!! :D

    33. 1. Kurt Gidley - a good replacement for stewart good attacking weapon (only cus stewart is gone)

      2. David Williams - one word speed!

      3. Matt Cooper - consistent and strong runner

      4. Jamie Lyon - if he decides to play rep footy good choice (if he decides to play)

      5. Jarryd Hayne - has tried to carry the eels to victory many times

      6. Terry Campese - Great form this season very knowledgable and aware player great vision of the game

      7. Peter Wallace/Mitchell Pearce - can’t split wallace has been playing great footy but i thought he didn’t play well under pressure last origin/pearce is strong and got stage fright last origin give him another shot

      8. Brent Kite - storng rough tough player will stick it to the QLD forwards

      9. Robbie Farah - great player i i believe will play fast quick ball against QLD will get them on the back foot

      10. Luke Bailey (c)- great leader and will knock over the forwards of QLD

      11. Anthony Tupou - Exciting player always dangerous with the football

      12. Anthony Watmough - Fast strong player who will break the line many times and capitalise on any opportunities

      13. Glenn Stewart - Fantastic defender and always setting up tries with his back like skills

      14. Anthony Laffranchi - IMPACT player, expected to come on 20mins in and rip up QLD forward pack with his intensity

      15. Jamie Soward - Smart young player, able to withstand pressure not sure if he could handle origin yet but deserves to have a go

      16. Luke Lewis - utility player has really inspired the panthers this year

      17. Josh Perry - agressive strong player another player like laffranchi will make an impact when he goes on to give some of the forwards a rest

      Well thats my team i would choose!! :D

    34. 1. Gidley
      2. Monaghan
      3. Cooper
      4. Jennings
      5. Hayne
      6. Campese
      7. Mullens
      8. Waymen (Spelt right?)
      9. Ennis/Farrah/Newcastle hooker
      10.Gallaway
      11.Heington (Excuse the spelling)
      12.Tupou
      13.Gallen (has to keep his head)

      14.Perry
      15.Poore
      16.Tongue
      17.Lawrence

      Pick this team and NSW wins the opener. This team can fend off a QLD counter in Game 2.

    35. […] forget about the NSW State of Origin Squad page, and the NSW State of Origin 2009 Team Bookmark to: Rugby League […]

    36. Best Team in NRL. (For origin)

      1. Karmichael Hunt
      2. Taniela Tuiake
      3. Michael Jennings
      4. Greg Inglis
      5. Israel Folau
      6. Jamie Soward
      7. Scott Price
      8.Brent Kite
      9. Michael Ennis
      10. Steve Price
      11. Sam Thaiday
      12. Anthony Watmough
      13. Paul Gallen
      14. Billy Slater
      15. Willie Mason
      16. Tupou
      17.Ben Creagh

      Karmichael Hunt is the best fullback for origin he runs the ball back harder and puts on bigger hits

    37. Well City vs Country was bit of a blow out last night (as was the test) - however I though the following raised above and put themselves in a great position for a blues jumper:

      - Michael Ennis (over Farrah)
      - Peter Wallace (over Mullens)
      - Luke Bailey (always going to be there)
      - Laffranchi (impact player)

    38. 1.kurt gidley
      2.chris lawrence
      3.jamie lyon
      4.matt cooper
      5.joel monaghan
      6.terry campese
      7.peter wallace
      8.micheal weyman
      9.robbie farah
      10.luke bailey
      11.ryan hoffman
      12.glenn stewart
      13.paul gallen

      14.micheal ennis
      15.brent kite
      16.anthony watmough
      17.micheal jennings

      kurt gidley is a good replacement for brett stewart..

    39. 1. Kurt Gidley

      2.jarryd hayne

      3.micheal jennings

      4.chris lawrence

      5.joel monaghan

      6.terry campese

      7.peter wallace

      8.keith Galloway

      9.robbie farah

      10.brent Kite

      11.anthony Laffranchi

      12..Glenn Stewart

      13.O’Donnell

      14.Craig wing

      15.Anthony Watmough

      16.Alan Tongue

      17.Mark Minichiello

    40. 1. BRETT STEWART (KURT GIDLEY)
      2. JARRYD HAYNE
      3. MICHAEL JENNINGS
      4. MATT COOPER
      5. BRETT MORRIS
      6. JARRED MULLEN
      7. PETER WALLACE
      8. LUKE BAILEY (c)
      9. ROBBIE FARAH
      10. BRENT KITE
      11. BEN CREAGH
      12. PAUL GALLEN
      13. GLENN STEWART

      14. CRAIG WING
      15. MICHAEL WEYMEN
      16. ANTHONY TUPOU
      17. ANTHONY WATMOUGH

      KEY COMBINATIONS..
      BEN CREAGH, MATT COOPER AND BRETT MORRIS AND KURT GIDLEY AND JARRED MULLEN.

      THIS SHOULD BE THE TEAM!!!

    41. 1.K.Gidley (c)
      2.J. Monahan
      3.J. Lyon
      4.M. Cooper
      5.M. Jennings
      6.J. Mullen
      7.P. Wallace
      8.B. Kite
      9.R. Farrar
      10.L. Bailey,
      11.A. Laffranchi,
      12.P. Gallen
      13.G. Stewart,

      Bench: A. Tounge, A Watmough, C. Wing, S. Simpson

    42. 1. K GIDLEY
      2. D WILLIAMS
      3. J LYON
      4. M JENNINGS
      5. J MONAGHAN
      6. T CAMPESE
      7. P WALLACE
      8. L BAILEY (C)
      9. R FARAH
      10. B KITE
      11. L O’DONNELL
      12. B CREAGH
      13. G STEWART

      14. C WING
      15. P GALLEN
      16. A LAFFRANCHI
      17. J POORE

      Good combination across backline - Lyon and Williams (Manly) - Jennings (speed / creativity) and Monaghan (big and strong to try and negate Folau especially under high ball). All solid defenders and can bring ball back up strongly when in own 20 giving forwards vital rest. Up front - solid props in Kite and Bailey. Good strong defensive back row that are excellent ballhanders and can create second phase play to the outside backs (especially likes of Jennings and Lyon). Farah gets the nod over Ennis for combination during City game with Wallace. Campese gets a run with form on board at club level (more so last year) but also is a strong second receiver kicker in play (4 or 5 40/20s this year) - territory is vital. Off bench Wing gets nod just……over Lewis after strong showing for City (however Lewis could get job done). Gallen and Laffranchi good impact players plus Poore adds much needed size and strength up front. Unlucky: Watmough misses out - good player but can be a bit hit and miss and does seem to miss more tackles at club level then he should.

    43. 1.Jarryd hayne

      2.Brett morris

      3.Micheal jennings

      4.Matt cooper

      5.Joel monaghan

      6.terry campese

      7.peter wallace

      8.keith Galloway

      9.robbie farah

      10.brent Kite

      11.anthony Laffranchi

      12.Glenn Stewart

      13.Luke O’Donnell

      14.Craig wing

      15.Anthony Watmough

      16.Alan Tongue

      17.Mark Minichiello

    44. Selectors please pick on current individual form and teams form!!

      1. Kurt Gidley

      2. Jarrad Hayne

      3. Michael Jennings

      4. Jamie Lyon

      5. Joel Monaghan

      6. Jamie Soward (Campese’s team too low on ladder, that has to count for something)

      7. Peter Wallace

      8. Brent Kite

      9. Robbie Farah (If only we could combine farah and ennis)

      10. Luke Bailey

      11. Anthony Tupou

      12. Glenn Stewart

      13. Luke Lewis

      14. Michael Ennis

      15. Keith Galloway

      16. Trent Waterhouse

      17. Ben Creagh

      18th Man John Sutton

    45. 1.Kurt Gidley

      2.Jarrad Hayne

      3.Michael Jennings

      4.Matt cooper

      5.Joel monaghan

      6.terry campese

      7.peter wallace

      8.brent Kite

      9.Robbie Farah

      10.Luke Bailey

      11.Mark Minichiello

      12.Glenn Stewart

      13.Luke O’Donnell

      14.Craig wing

      15.Anthony Watmough

      16.Anthony Laffranchi

      17.Ben Creagh

      Paul Gallen 18 man

    46. 1.Jarryd hayne

      2.David williams

      3.Micheal jennings

      4.Jamie lyon

      5.James mcmanus

      6.Jarrod mullen

      7.Peter wallace

      8.Michael weyman

      9.Robbie farah

      10.Brent kite

      11.Anthony laffranchi

      12.Ben creagh

      13.Glenn stewart

      14.Kurt gidley

      15.Anthony Watmough

      16.Justin poore

      17.Luke bailey

      Why not soward,hindmarsh and kimoreley
      ?????????????????????????????

    47. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      NSW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    48. 1. Hayne
      2. Monghahan
      3. Lyon
      4. Jennings
      5. Williams
      6. Mullen
      7. Wallace
      8. Weyman
      9. Farah
      10. Bailey
      11. Laffranchi
      12. Gallen
      13. Stewart

      14. Gidley
      15. Kite
      16. Creagh
      17. Poore

      Maybe:
      Ben Cross
      Ryan Hoffman
      Mark Minichiello
      Alan Tongue
      Anthony Tupou

      Maybe not:
      Luke Lewis
      Keith Galloway
      Luke O’Donnel
      Josh perry
      Trent Waterhouse

      Why not:
      Jamie Soward?????
      Nathan Hindmarsh????
      Brett kimmorley???
      Braith Anasta??
      Steve simpson?

    49. 1. Jarrod Hayne
      2. David Williams (Good combination with Lyon)
      3. Jamie Lyon
      4. Matt Cooper (Great Defender)
      5. Michael Jennings
      6. Jarrod Mullen
      7. Peter Wallace
      8. Michael Weyman
      9. Robbie Farah (same game as Cameron Smith)
      10. Luke Bailey
      11. Anthony Laffranchi
      12. Paul Gallen
      13. Luke O’Donnell

      14. Kurt Gidley (has to come off the bench)
      15. Brent Kite
      16. Ben Creagh
      17. Anthony Watmough
      18th man Craig Wing

      Comment on my line up someone !!

    50. 1. Gidley
      2. williams/mcmanus
      3. lyon
      4. jennings
      5. monagham
      6. campese/mullen
      7. wallace
      8. bailey
      9. farah
      10. kite
      11. o’donnell
      12. stewart
      13. gallen

      14. creigh
      15. lewis
      16. weyman
      17. laffranchi

    51. 1. Kurt Gidley: No more said stella year, always dependable
      2.Jarryd Hayne: Best player by a mile in a terrible side this year
      3.Matt Cooper/Jamie Lyon: Alot of origin experience, good defenders and great attacking weapons
      4.Micheal Jennings: Similar to Hayne, freakish talent and one of the fastest in the game.
      5.Joel Monagham: Another player playing well in a loosing side, great leap to combat Inglis and Folau in the year.
      6.Jarred Mullen: Easily playing better than campese, great kicking game and attacks the line with alot of success
      7.Peter Wallace: Really come of age this year, the kids in for a blinder
      8.Micheal Weyman: Once the anger was gone, this giant is one of the work horses of the nrl.
      9.Robbie Farah: Showing more and more every week why he should be there
      10.Luke bailey: Tyrless workrate, great defence and committment.
      11.Anthony Laffranci: Having another great year and is also a great close ball runner.
      12.Anthony Watnough: Must have in the side for forward momentum and tackling force.
      13.Glen Stwart/Luke O’Donnel: Either one would get the job done at hand.

      14.Craig Wing: Great utility player
      15.Ben Greag: Great to have come off the bench
      16.Mark Kinichello: Great forward player who can slot into forwards or second row when needed.
      17.Justin Poore: Similar to Weyman great work ethic and commitment
      18.Jamie Soward: Incase we need a back up back his the perfect man for the job.
      19.One of the Morris boys, to cover the backline just in case.
      20.Trent Waterhouse/Nathan Hindmarsh: Really good guys to have incase of forward replacement.

    52. oops… Bronson Harrison was meant to read Ashley Harrison. Also, in order to further embarrass the multitude of hapless NSW supporters, reflect on this stat for a minute: In 2009, Qld officially have only 80 players to choose from who are eligible for origin.. (according to www.qrl.com.au).. compared to 320 for NSW. So, if we do the maths, Qld has just 20% of the player pool to choose from (16 teams x 25 players per club = 400).. yet still dominates. That percentage has hovered around that mark forever. In fact this year I believe it’s lower than previous years.. last year I think was 92 from memory. On that basis, Qld should only be entitled to win 1 in 5 matches/series… that would be a respectable outcome given the maths. So how good does that make 3 series in a row look!! If we win again this year, it’ll only be a matter of time before the NSWRL, oops I mean the NRL, review origin elibigility to prevent the run-off of NSW born players like Inglis & Folau playing for Qld.. watch this space.

    53. NSW Origin 1 - 2009

      1. Gidley
      2. Hayne
      3. Lyon
      4. Cooper/Jennings
      5. Monaghan
      6. Mullen
      7. Wallace
      8. Kite
      9. Farrah
      10. Bailey
      11. Lafranchi
      12. Gallen
      13. O’Donnel
      Res -
      14. Lewis
      15. Creagh
      16. Wheyman
      17. Stewart

      18. Campese

    54. 1. Gidley

      2. Mcmanus

      3. Lyon

      4. Jennings

      5. Hayne

      6. Campese

      7. Wallace

      8. Kite

      9. Farrah

      10. Perry

      11. Watmough

      12. Gallen

      13. Stewart

      14. McKinnon
      15. Creagh
      16. Wheyman
      17. bailey

      18. Ennis

    55. 1. gidley-determined, u can see it in his face wen hes on the field in general, he wants to be there. id have him in there whether stewart is healthy, unhealthy, dead or alive.
      2. Mcmanus- hes as fast as any winger and can leap as high as folau, monahan etc(maybe not folau but def monas) hes strong defender and perfect fit.
      3. jennings- freak and u need some brothers who are both strong and fast.
      4. lyon- dead set freak, no1 else is better from nsw.
      5. hayne- hes in the side but sum needs to tell him to try harder, he seems like one of those players who goes half out- i know this isnt true but sum1 tell him to put on an angry face or sumthin.
      6. mullen- easily over campese atm, also newcastle combination would be mad.
      7. wallace- i keep forgetting hes like 20,21 yrs old. so much class and a shoe in for this position.
      8. bailey- been there b4 and one of the lucky ones not to get overlooked but deserves the spot.
      9. farrah- atm his nose is in front of ennis’(if it isnt already) and shown how good he is by gettin numerous man of the match awards even in a losing side wen he was knocked out for half the time.
      10. weyman- evry1 seems to like kite but hes not in form, weymans an angry bastard which is what u need in state of origin, also hes much better than kite.
      11. laffranchi- dont watch much of him but know hes definitely good enuff.
      12. o’donnell- people will say hes not good enough but i know and evry1 knows this man would dead set die for a blue jersey, hes one of those guys who if theres a fight he will run from anywhere to get in there and win for his state, and if u dont think hes good enuf, look at his metres stats and tackling. hes an angry bastrd just like weyman.
      13. tongue- same here. nsw needs a guy like this, screw flair and ‘another pivot option’ in attack with g.stewart. we need an equivalent of dallas johnson in the side, who will not stop for anything in this game. ud wonder why stewart is an 80min player- cuz he dusnt do anything.
      ———–
      14. lewis- needs to be the utility guy in the team. u watch him for pentrith, he may not be a jennings or sumthin in that team but hes a workhorse no matter where u put him on the field.
      15. creagh- needs to be there with form and strength and determination.
      16. watmough- certified meathead. reat for origin, he will put a bit of fear in queenslands eyes. hell be great of the bench.
      17. kite- even though i sed hes not supposed to be here, theres actually no other fit player in the 40 man squad(front rower) thats fit. i would have galloway but this is a filler if i may

      trust me evry1 has their opinion but if we’re dead set goin to get a win this year there is one man to listen to-tommy raudonikis. this man knows what hes talking about when it comes to origin. u want people who u know who will bleed for our state. u need player who understand that theyre versin queensland the enemy and they need to know that that is what they are, not the opposition, not ‘the other team’ but the enemy. screw flair from forwards(ala .stewart) they work and leave that crap for the backs. nsw have been lacking workhorses in these last couple of loses. you cant have a player like gidley off the bench anymore, brett stewart or no brett stewart. put 13 players on the field that will literally do whatever it takes to win, that simple

    56. 1.Jarryd Hayne: He has made this spot his.

      2.Michael Jennings:young talent for origin but hes just what the blues need.

      3.Jamie Lyon:Outstanding really has shown he deserves his spot no questions asked.

      4.Joel Monaghan:it was either Matt cooper or him, based on form Monaghan gets the nudge.

      5.David Williams:Played in the world cup and has had an average season butt the blues need the speed and he is there answer

      6.Terry Campese: played in the world cup and is well suited for this job.

      7.Trent Barret: He has got the experience in origin football unlike any other halfbacks going around at the moment. he would be well and truly home.

      8.Luke Bailey(vc): work horse his spot is safe. He could be in the running for captaincy as well.

      9.Kurt Gidley(c): even though he is a fullback, he has explosive talent in hooker and he had played interchange hooker for the previous season for the blues. him starting at hooker could be the spark we need. he is a true leader. If he got chose at fullback i would happy but the blues have to try something different.

      10.Brent Kite: he has had experience there. this position could of easily went to josh Perry im happy to see either of the 2 of them there

      11.Anthony Watmough: he has showed he deserves this. He is truly made for origin. he gets this starting spot over the very consistent Ben Creagh again could of gone either way.

      12.Glenn Stewart:Very talented like a second five-eight.He can add some spark to the back row

      13.Paul Gallen: Absolute power house. NSW answer to Petero Civenociva

      14.Robbie Farah:He is very talented can play lock in the halves and hooker just what your looking for from the bench

      15.Josh Perry: in great form. muscle man for the blues.as i said it could be him or kite in the starting 13.

      16.Ben Creagh:very consistent,great line runner work horse. as i said could be in the starting line up.

      17.Michael Weyman: this was the hardest decision in my line up. this spot could of gone to Laffranchi or Anthony Topou.I went on the fact that there might not of been enough muscle in the blues.

      i really think this is the line up that beats Queensland. Everyone in this team deserves there spots. if you have any feedback post it in this blog i more than happy to read it.

    57. 1. Kurt Gidley(c)(gk) - playing awesome footy at moment and a killer of a game against roosters, strong runner and brilliant out of dummy-half.
      2. James McManus - really is the flying scotsman, good combination with Gidley and useful against Folau
      3. Michael Jennings - Good step, and SPEEEEED!
      4. Matt Cooper - a lot of experience, strength, good runner and consistancy
      5. Jarryd Hayne - really is the stand out in a team that isnt going well
      6. Jarrod Mullen - great speed for a half can attack the line from 20 metres out and can run down QLD players
      7. Peter Wallace - played beautifully in city v country(better then Mullen) can run the ball. good halfback
      8. Brent Kite - great leadership could be a handfull for QLD to get him on the ground
      9. Michael Ennis - now that Bedsys gone this is the hardest pick. Farah, Ennis and I must say De Gois in hot form at the moment
      10. Luke Bailey - WAR HOSE!!!!! Very good leader will show the youngsters how to do it. Great Origin player
      11. Anthony Laffranchi - Great weapon when the ball is close to the line
      12. Glenn Stewart - Terriffic defender and good offloader close to the line.
      13. Paul Gallen - VERY TOUGH makes heaps of metres and is a great defender and also a bit of a plus in attack

      14. Luke Lewis - Starting to be Much like Gidley… Not quite as good though. could fill in, in a lot of positions.
      15. Michael Weyman - Like Bailey WAR HORSE!!!!! Great Origin Player
      16. Ben Creagh - Great back rower. Terrific on the burst. can score tries.
      17. Justin Poore - Very good player at the moment. WAR HORSE!!!!! Great Origin Player

      18. Craig Wing - 5/8, hooker, lock, halfback, UTILITY. Great Player. Many Positions under his belt

      this is surely the team.
      cant wait to see on monday night.

    58. NSW

      1. Kurt Gidley
      2. Jarryd Hayne
      3. Michael Jennings
      4. Jamie Lyon
      5. David Williams
      6. Jamie Soward
      7. Peter Wallace
      8. Brent Kite
      9. Robbie Farah
      10. Luke Bailey
      11. Anthony Watmough
      12. Luke O’Donnell
      13. John Sutton
      14. Ben Creagh
      15. Josh Perry
      16. Anthony Tupou
      17. Michael Ennis

    59. 1.Kurt Gidley
      2.Jarryd Hayne
      3.Michael Jennings
      4.Matt cooper
      5.Joel monaghan
      6.terry campese/jarryd mullen
      7.peter wallace
      8.brent Kite
      9.Robbie Farah
      10.Luke Bailey
      11.anthony Laffranchi
      12.Glenn Stewart
      13.Luke O’Donnell
      14.Craig wing
      15.Anthony Watmough
      16.Ben Creagh
      17.Michael waymen

    60. DragonsFANATIC!

      1) Kurt Gidley (even though I don’t like him)
      2) WOLFMAN David Williams
      3) Matt Cooper (a lot seem to be forgetting him?)
      4) Jamie Lyon
      5) Jarryd Hayne
      6) Jamie Soward (Stop forgetting him! Best in the league at the moment and everyone is picking CAMPESE?! He’s lead the Raiders to what? Two wins???
      7) Peter Wallace
      8) Luke Bailey (C)
      9) Robbie Farah
      10) Michael Weyman (ok I might be a little biased)
      11) Ben Creagh
      12) Glenn Stewart
      13) Luke O’Donnell
      RESERVES
      14) Justin Poore
      15) Craig Wing
      16) Brent Kite
      17) Nathan Hindmarsh

    61. QUEENSLANDER!!!

      What I reckon they’ll pick
      1. Gidley (c)
      2. Williams
      3. Cooper
      4. Lyon
      5. Monahagn
      6. Mullen
      7. Wallace
      8. Bailey
      9. Farah
      10. Kite
      11. Laffranchi
      12. Gallen
      13. Stewart

      14. Lewis
      15. Watmough
      16. Poore
      17. Wing

      The team I would pick

      1. Gidley
      2. Hayne (has been fantastic last few weeks)
      3. Jennings
      4. Cooper
      5. Monahagn
      6. Campese
      7. Wallace
      8. Bailey (c)
      9. Ennis (i like Farah as well but for origin i think Ennis is the best bet
      10. Kite (front row is definitely the biggest problem for the blues)
      11. Waterhouse
      12. Gallen
      13. O’Donnell (now thats a brutal backrow)

      14. Lewis
      15. Laffranchi
      16. Poore
      17. Creagh

    62. Just on my line up. i would like to know what you all think on Trent Barret at halfback.do you think he should be in the line up??? And another topic is Nathan Hindmardh he is the most deserving player for the blues jersey absolute work horse. the selectors just keep over seeing him. i would of loved to of haved him in my line up but i dont think the selectors will wake up.i now want to include him into my team. i have made just a few changes.

      1.Jarryd Hayne: He has made this spot his.

      2.Michael Jennings:young talent for origin but hes just what the blues need.

      3.Jamie Lyon:Outstanding really has shown he deserves his spot no questions asked.

      4.Joel Monaghan:it was either Matt cooper or him, based on form Monaghan gets the nudge.

      5.David Williams:Played in the world cup and has had an average season butt the blues need the speed and he is there answer

      6.Terry Campese: played in the world cup and is well suited for this job.

      7.Trent Barret: He has got the experience in origin football unlike any other halfbacks going around at the moment. he would be well and truly home.

      8.Luke Bailey(vc): work horse his spot is safe. He could be in the running for captaincy as well.

      9.Kurt Gidley(c): even though he is a fullback, he has explosive talent in hooker and he had played interchange hooker for the previous season for the blues. him starting at hooker could be the spark we need. he is a true leader. If he got chose at fullback i would happy but the blues have to try something different.

      10.Josh Perry: I now realize Brent kite hasn’t proved he deserves this starting spot. josh blinder of a player.

      11.Anthony Watmough: he has showed he deserves this. He is truly made for origin. he gets this starting spot over the very consistent Ben Creagh again could of gone either way.

      12.Glenn Stewart:Very talented like a second five-eight.He can add some spark to the back row

      13.Paul Gallen: Absolute power house. NSW answer to Petero Civenociva

      14.Robbie Farah:He is very talented can play lock in the halves and hooker just what your looking for from the bench

      15.Nathan Hindmarsh:What can i say about him. Overlooked for 2origin seasons, and 2 miserable seasons for the blues. Racking up 50-60 tackles a game.Should find himself in the starting 13. Power horse.please bring Hindmarsh back.

      16.Ben Creagh:very consistent,great line runner work horse. as i said could be in the starting line up.

      17.Brent Kite:Do we need more muscle:Brent Kite, do we need more skill:Anthony Laffranchi, do we need more line runners:Anthony Topou , one thing is we need experience. This is why iv gone for the muscle factor and the experience factor in Brent Kite. He has played for Australia and for the blues. He maches the muscle man from the maroons like, Steven Price, Petero Cinenociva and maroons hopeful Nick Kenny, Sam Thaiday.Blues need the muscle and experience to match.

      This team is my final decision we will have to find out on monday afternoon who will get the official NSW call up.Us blues fans can only hope its this team. thank im Joel Reid

    63. Just on the HalfBack position for NSW Blues. I just want all you people to open your eyes who should be there.

      Trent Barret: Has played 268 First grade games to date.With 103 tries.12 field goals which are vital in origin.A total 424 points. in his Kangaroo career 13 games. 3 tries, 12 points.In his origin career,7 games 3 tries and 1 field goal. Dally M player of the year in 2000,super League player of the year 2007.a 13 year career.

      peter Wallace:Has played around 50 first grade games. With 8 tries, 13 goals,2 field goals equaling 60 points. Kangaroo career, hasn’t had experience in that field. NSW career 2 games for 0 tries,0 field goals,0 goals for 0 points.with 2 origin games.With no awards in 1st grade rugby league.

      Jared Mullen: Has played 64 first Grade games. with 15 tries. 6 field goals important in origin. With 66 points.Kangaroo career:No experience in that field. Origin career, 1 game for 0 points. Mullen made the prime minister 17. He has no NRL rewards.

      Brett Kimmorley:He has played around 250 first grade games.With 63 tries. 191 goals.8 field goals useful in origin footy. with around 642 points. Kangaroos career 17 games 4 tries 1 field goal and 1 goal, with a total of 19 points. Origin Career,8 games for no points.He has no rugby league awards.

      Origin Deserving percentage:

      Trent Barret: 100%
      Peter Wallace:68%
      Jarrod Mullen:75%
      Brett Kimmorley:92%

      Trent Barret Definently needs to be there

      please write your feedback.

    64. This is a team that i think should be picked for nsw origin ..

      1. Kurt Gidley

      2. Jarryd Hayne

      3. Joel Monaghan

      4. Jamie Lyon

      5. Josh Morris

      6. Jamie Soward

      7. Brett Kimmorley

      8. Luke Bailey

      9. Michael Ennis

      10. Michael Weyman

      11. Ben Creagh

      12. Glenn Stewart

      13. Paul Gallen

      14. Terry Campese
      15. Justin Poore
      16. Robbie Farah
      17. Luke Patten

    65. 1.Gidley
      2.Hayne
      3.Lyon
      4.Jennings
      5.Monaghan
      6.Mullen
      7.Wallace
      8.Weyman
      9.Farah
      10.Kite
      11.laffranchi
      12.Gallen
      13.O’Donnell

      14.Bailey
      15.Houston
      16.Watmough
      17.Lewis

      Plenty of skill, flair, and speed in the backline but more importantly plenty of mongrel in the pack..what ya think?

    66. 1. Gidley
      2. Monghahan
      3. Lyon
      4. Jennings
      5. Williams
      6. Mullen
      7. Wallace
      8. Weyman
      9. Farah
      10. Bailey
      11. Laffranchi
      12. Gallen
      13. Stewart

      14. Hayne
      15. Kite
      16. Creagh
      17. Poore

    67. NSW

      1.Gidley
      2.Hayne
      3.Cooper
      4.jennings
      5.Williams
      6.Mullen
      7.Wallace
      8.Bailey
      9.Farah
      10.Kite
      11.Watmough
      12.Stewart
      13.Gallen

      14.laffranchi
      15.Tupou
      16.Campese
      17.Poore

    68. NSW SIDE GAME 1 3-JUNE-2009 ETIHAD STADIUM

      1.Gidley (C)
      2.Williams
      3.Lyon - His at great form
      4.Jennings - DEFINITE
      5.Hayne
      6.Soward - Surprised there hasn’t been much talk bout this man his amazing to watch!
      7.Wallace
      8.Weyman
      9.Farrah
      10.Kite
      11.Laffranchi - Matt, i took ur spelling lol
      12.Stewart G.
      13.Tounge - NSW needs the experience with all these new players coming in, so tounge is my pick over gallen… als gallen is a glory fella

      —————————————-

      14.Gallen - I really hate this guy but he needs to be somewhere in the team
      15.Watmough
      16.Ennis
      17.Creagh

      Sorry Campo, but maybe next game. And this is to Joel Ried (wrote something earlier) I don’t think Barret is back to top form yet….. AND WHERE THE HELL DO I PUT HINDMARSH!!!! 50-60 TACKLES PER GAME! PLZ PUT HIM IN SOMEWHERE 18th man???

    69. LOL im posting another comment but…

      I wish the selection was up to the public
      You cannot have a proper NSW team with LAURIE DALEY selecting… THERE IS NSW PROBLEM

    70. hi guys i think tonights team might be 1)GIDLEY 2)HAYNE 3)JENNINGS 4) LYON 5) WOLFMAN 6)CAMPESE 7)WALLACE 8)BAILEY 9)FARAH 1O)KITE 11)LAFFRANCHI 12)STEWART 13)GALLEN 14)WATMOUGH 15)CREAGH 16)ODONELL 17)POORE

    71. 1.Kurt Gidley(c)
      2.David Williams
      3.Michael Jennings
      4.Jamie Lyon
      5.Jarryd Hayne
      6.Terry Campese
      7.Peter Wallace
      8.Luke Bailey(c)
      9.Michael Ennis
      10.Brent Kite
      11.Anthony Laffranchi
      12.Glenn Stewart
      13.Paul Gallen
      14.Luke Lewis
      15.Ben Creagh
      16.Anthony Watmough
      17.Michael Weyman

    72. What about mcmanus on the wing and braith anasta at 5/8

    73. […] out the NSW Team for Game 1 - Just […]

    74. […] 8 new players in the team - full comments and coverage here  […]

    75. 1.Gidley (c)
      2.Willams
      3.Jennings
      4.Lyon
      5.Hayne
      6.Soward
      7.Wallace
      8.Bailey
      9.De Gois
      10.Perry
      11.Laffranchi
      12.Creagh
      13.stewart
      14.Wing
      15.Kite
      16.Whegman
      17.O’Donnel

    76. This is the right team

      1. Kurt Gidly
      2. Jarrod Hayne
      3. Jamie Lyon
      4. Michael Jennings
      5. Joel Monaghan
      6. Terry Campese
      7. Peter Wallace
      8. Luke Baily
      9. Robbie Farah
      10. Keith Galloway
      11. Anthony Laffranchi
      12. Nathan Hindmarsh
      13. Paul Gallan
      14. Craig Wing
      15. Michael Weyman
      16. Josh Perry
      17. Chris Heighington

    77. (Not heighington actually, Ben Creagh instead)

    78. NO MATTER WAHT BLUE COME UP WITH MAROONZ WITH JUST SIMPLY TEAR THEM APART <<<<AT LEAST FOR ANOTHER 3YRS NO MORE BLUE-4 A WIN -ITS A CHALLENGE BLU SZ

    79. WELL IT GOING NOWHERE FROM QUEENSLAND-LOOK AT THE TEAM SIDES ITS A EASY WIN FOR MAROON -

    80. NO PAIN NO GAIN ITS TIME RIGHT FOR MAROONZ AS ALWAYS

    81. go blues

    82. we got the best line up that;s right

    83. well i thought it migh’ve been (before the team came out)
      1.kurt gidley (c)
      2.james mcmanus
      3.michael jennings
      4.chris lawrence
      5.jarryd hayne
      6.terry campese
      7.peter wallace
      8.luke bailey
      9.robbie farah
      10.brent kite
      11.anthony laffranchi
      12.ben creagh
      13.paul gallen
      ____________________
      14.anthony watmough
      15.michael weyman
      16.justin poore
      17.glenn stewart
      ____________________
      18.trent waterhouse
      18.michael ennnis
      19.craig wing
      20.luke o’donnell

    84. pretty good team (the actual one)
      1.Kurt Gidley (c)
      2.Jarryd Hayne
      3.Jamie Lyon
      4.Michael Jennings
      5.James Mcmanus
      6.Terry Campese
      7.Peter Wallace
      8.Luke Bailey
      9.Robbie Farah
      10.Brent Kite
      11.Ben Creagh
      12.Luke O’Donnell
      13.Paul Gallen
      ______________________
      14.Craig Wing
      15.Justin Poore
      16.Glenn Stewart
      17.Michael Weyman
      what about Ennis,Heighington,Laffranchi and Ryan?? And there is way more that could’ve earned a spot!

    85. QUEENSLAND WILL SMASH THIS TEAM.

      as if ya would choose jamie lyon over matty cooper?

      cause i go for the dragons i’m dissapointed with the NSW team that was selected! go benny creagh!

      sorry ben but QUEENSLAND ROCKS!!!,
      even ask jonny thurston ;) he will tell ya the truth!

      well i gotta bounce! l8rzz!

    86. 1.Bret stewart
      2.michal jennigs
      3.jamie lyon
      4.Matt cooper
      5.Jamie Soward
      6.Terry campese
      7.Jaryd Marlins
      8.Bret Kite
      9.Michael Ennis
      10.anthony tupou
      11.Paul Gallen
      12. Anthony Wotmo
      13.Curt Guidley

      14.Robbie Farrah
      15.Craig Wing
      16.Luke Lewis
      17.Peter Wallace
      18.Glen stewart

      This is the team selected by Abergowrie college boyz..!!!!!!! Paul Gallen Deserves Are spot int the 18 man squaD..!

    87. billy johnston

      paul gallen you r kidding he is a grub and drops the ball 5 out of 10 times better locks in group 9….

    88. 1.KURT GIDLEY -HE IS THE ONLY GREAT FULLBACK IN THE GAME WHO IS AVAILABLE KNOW AND HE HAS BEEN IN RED HOT FORM
      2.JARAD HAYNE-I WOULD PICK HAYNE BECAUSE I THINK HE CAN SCARE THE QUEENSLAND DEFENCE WITH HIS LITTLE DANCING STEPS
      3.JAMIE LYON-YOU CAN GO PAST LYON. HE IS PROBALY THE BEST CENTRE IN THE GAME RIGHT NOW. HE WILL SCARE QUEENSLAND ALOT WITH HIS SPEED.
      4.MICHEAL JENNINGS-JENNINGS DESERVES TO PLAY HIS SPEED SHOULD SCARE QUEENSLAND , IM NOT SURE ON HIS DEFNCE THOUGH
      5.DAVID WILLIAMS-I KNOW HIS FORM IS NOT GOOD AT THE MOMENT BUT I THINK HE MATCHES UP TO ISREAL FOLAU
      6.JAMIE SOWARD - SOWARD IS PROBALY THE BEST PLAYER IN THE GAME RIGHT NOW AND HIS KICKING GAME CAN BE IMPORTANT IN STATE OF ORIGIN.HE WILL ABLE TO REALLY SCARE QUEENSLAND
      7.JAROD MULLEN-MULLEN IS IN GREAT FORM HE SHOULD BE IN THIS SIDE BECAUSE HIS COMBINATION WITH GIDLEY WILL SCARE THE QUEENSLAND DEFENCE.
      8.LUKE BAILEY- BAILEY SHOULD PLAY ,HIS HARD RUNNING AND GREAT TACKLING WILL BE HANDY FOR NSW
      9.MICHEAL ENNIS-THERES NO DOUBT, IN THAT GAME AGAINST THE TIGERS I THINK MICHEAL ENNIS GOT THE BETTER OF ROBBIE FARAH ,HE DESERVES TO PLAY
      10.MICHEAL WEYMAN-INJURY HAS STOPPED WEYMAN FROM PREVIOUS SERIES BUT HE DESERVES TO PLAY, HE WILL SCARE THE QUEENSLAND DEFENCE
      11.LUKE O’DONNELL-HE IS JUST IN BLISTERING FORM FOR THE COWBOYS AND HE WILL BE ABLE TO KNOW WHAT THURSTON DOES BECAUSE HE IS HIS TEAMMATE
      12.BEN CREAGH-CREAGH IS PROBALY ONE OF THE BEST SECOND ROWERS IN THE GAME RIGHT NOW HE WILL BE VERY HAND
      13.LUKE LEWIS-LEWIS FOR PENRITH HAS BENN IN JUST ABSOULUTEY GREAT FORM AND HIS DEFENCE WILL SCARE QUEENSLAND ALOT

      14.JUSTIN POORE
      15.BRENT KITE
      16.ANTHONY LAFFRANCHI
      17.CRAIG WING

    89. james mcmanus shud b swithched 4 david williams (wolfman)
      jamie lyon shud b switched 4 matt cooper
      Michale wymen shud b switched 4 nathan hindmarsh
      GO QUEENSLAND!!

    90. this team was put 2gether by the peace lutheran college boyz!

      1. Brett Stewert
      2. Jarred Hayne
      3. Matt Cooper
      4. Michael Jennings
      5. David Williams (Wolfman)
      6. Braith Anaster
      7. Peter Wallace
      8. Luke Bailey
      9. Robbie Farrah
      10. Brent Kite
      11. Anthony Watmough
      12. Ben Creagh
      13. Luke O’Donnell

      14. Kurt Gidley
      15. Anthony Toupo
      16. Craig Wing
      17. willie Mason

    91. all ur teams suck preston campbell in halfback WTF. Willie mason in the team ok…. and trent barret in lock (wht are u thinking). this what i think should be the NSW team:

      1. Kurt Gidley
      2. David Williams
      3. Jamie Lyon
      4. Michael Jennings
      5. Jarryd Hayne
      6. Terry Campese
      7. Matt Orford
      8. Brent Kite
      9. Robbie Farah
      10. Luke Bailey
      11. Anthony Watmough
      12. Paul Gallen
      13. Glenn Stewart

      14. Brett Morris
      15. Justin Poore
      16. Michael Weyman
      17. Ben Creagh

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