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State of Origin 2009 - Game 1 Team Comparison
Posted on May 25th, 2009 13 comments
Position QLD NSW 1. Fullback Billy Slater Kurt Gidley 2. Wing Darius Boyd Jarryd Hayne 3. Centre Greg Inglis Jamie Lyon 4. Centre Justin Hodges Michael Jennings 5. Wing Israel Folau James McManus 6. Five Eighth Darren Lockyer Terry Campese 7. Halfback Johnathan Thurston Peter Wallace 8. Prop Steven Price Luke Bailey 9. Hooker Cameron Smith Robbie Farrah 10. Prop Petero Civoniceva Brent Kite 11. Second Row Ashley Harrison Ben Creagh 12. Second Row Sam Thaiday Luke O’Donnell 13. Lock Dallas Johnson Paul Gallen 14. Interchange Karmichael Hunt Craig Wing 15. Interchange Ben Hannant Justin Poore 16. Interchange Nate Myles Glen Stewart 17. Interchange Michael Crocker Micahel Weyman
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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Darryl May 25th, 2009 at 23:11
Both teams were required to select an absolute lunatic with a bad attitude and very little skill - they got Gallen and we got Crocker
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bobby trent May 26th, 2009 at 00:27
nsw is a good team this year and i think they have a chance of winning
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QUEENSLAND IS GONNA RIP UP THIS SERIOUS WITH A LINE-UP LIKE THAT THERE’S NO WAY NSW WILL WIN BOOYAH !!!
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Although I am a Queensland supporter, I’m eager to see how the new caps in the NSW team perform………why? Coz it would be a much more interesting game to watch as the Maroons have a formidable team (OZ team) and the Blues are the underdogs…….
I enjoy the close spectacle of ORIGIN and the passion that is brought to such an occassion…….however the Maroons are such a class act that they’re expected to win…..whereas it used to be I hope they will win……come on NSW make it a closer game…….
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Charlene May 28th, 2009 at 02:24
I watched my first live origin Game 3 2008 in Brisbane. I LOVE NSW but it was humilating watching them play a scoreless game. I praying for a competitive Game 1.
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sheldon May 30th, 2009 at 23:47
i cant say im as confident.
i don’t see the maroons team as such a great pick either.
what’s with crocker and harrison?
even price is no longer as good as he once was.
i think blues will have a fresh attack plan that will take some getting used to. for both teams.should be an interesting match.
go queensland.
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greg inglis will make jamie lion look like a fool and he will score 3 tries
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