State of Origin 2009 - Game 1 Team Comparison

The following below is NOT written by Matt Varley - this is a reader of MattVarley.com that wanted to put his 2 cents forward.

G’s Rant

Well, it’s come around again and I must say very quickly. It seems like only yesterday that we saw the mighty maroons take a third straight State of Origin Series. The question before us now is, can they take a fourth straight Series?

YES, YES and YES!

The above comparison of this year’s origins teams is proof that sometimes you can judge a book by it’s cover. This NSW side has a combined total of 57 State of Origin caps…..a number surpassed by Darren Lockyer, Steve Price and Petro alone!

You know I though that last year was going to be a complete whitewash, and I actually made a sizable bet on too (which I lost). Queensland still won the series obviously, but NSW managed to steal 1 leg more than I thought they would. I can say I would be comfortable to make the same bet again this year. We are talking about a game of Rugby League here basically between the Kangaroo’s and City & Country Juniors. Okay yes, good to see the NSW selectors have gone for form and the notion of “re-building”, but what happens when this Queensland backline puts 30 points a game on them….do they pick them all again next year?

Look, I think there are some talented players in this blues outfit….but come on….just take another look at that QLD lineup….the fact that we have to leave out players like Scott Prince and players like Karmichael Hunt can’t even make the run on side speaks for itself.

I cannot believe that NSW didn’t pick Moghahan….the only player they had physically up to the challenge of Stopping Falou in the air. Other mistake….leaving out Ennis. Farah may be a better ball player, but Ennis is in great form and let’s face it knows how to get under the skin..he could have caused a few frustrations for guys in the ruck.

It’s so easy to see how this will play out….we have Price and Petro who will guarantee you meters up the middle…..you then have the best hooker in the world making more meters out of dummy half and playing quick ball into a stellar backline. Throw in there thaiday and Johnston who will tackle themselves silly….and you have the formula that will result in a comfortable Fourth Straight Series for the Maroons!

Enjoy what will be a festival of points from Maroon jerseys next Wednesday!!

G-rant.

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QLD State of Origin 2009 Team Named

Official QLD State of Origin Team 2009 - Game 1

1. BILLY SLATER (STORM)
2. DARIUS BOYD (DRAGONS)
3. GREG INGLIS (STORM)
4. JUSTIN HODGES (BRONCOS)
5. ISRAEL FOLAU (BRONCOS)
6. DARREN  LOCKYER (c) (BRONCOS)
7. JOHNATHAN THURSTON (COWBOYS)
8. STEVEN PRICE (WARRIORS)
9. CAMERON SMITH (STORM)
10. PETERO CIVONICEVA (PANTHERS)
11. ASHLEY HARRISON (TITANS)
12. SAM THAIDAY (BRONCOS)
13. DALLAS JOHNSON (STORM)
14. KARMICHAEL HUNT (BRONCOS)
15. BEN HANNANT (BULLDOGS)
16. NATE MYLES (ROOSTERS)
17. MICHAEL CROCKER (RABBITOHS)

Check out the 2 teams side by side in the State of Origin 2009 Game 1 Comparison Table in Melbourne.

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NSW State of Origin 2009 Team Named

THE OFFICIAL TEAM (Game 3)

1. Kurt Gidley (capt)
2. Jarryd Hayne
3. Michael Jennings
4. Jamie Lyon
5. David Williams
6. Trent Barrett
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. Justin Poore
9. Michael Ennis
10. Josh Perry
11. Ben Creagh
12. Trent Waterhouse
13. Anthony Watmough.

Interchange: Brett White, Craig Wing, Glenn Stewart, Tom Learoyd-Lahrs.

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.8 new players in the team - full comments and coverage here 

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 2 teams side by side in the State of Origin 2009 Game 1 Comparison Table in Melbourne.

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