2014 State of Origin

Discussion in 'The Cesspit: Rugby League Discussion' started by KimmorleyKiller, Jul 17, 2013.

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  1. Maroon_Faithful M Faithful

    So we're probably looking at:

    1.Slater
    2.Boyd
    3.Inglis
    4.Hodges
    5.Tate
    6.Thurston
    7.Cherry-Evans
    8.Scott
    9.Smith (c)
    10.Myles
    11.McQueen
    12.Gillett
    13.Thaiday

    14.Guerra
    15.Te'o
    16.Lillyman
    17.Taylor

    I think the balance is a lot better simply because of the inclusion of another prop but we're certainly weaker overall because of the injuries. Swap Taylor/Te'o for Shillington/McGuire and I'd have been really happy. Alas. We can win certainly, we have the firepower to do so but everything rests on getting an equal share of field position. Kicking game will be vital and I just hope they've recognised that Smith needs to kick a hell of a lot more than he has. When the opposition fullback puts in more kicks from acting half than the best hooker of all time, there's something seriously wrong.
     
    Maroon_Faithful, Jun 14, 2014
    #3021

  2. Pretzel P Retzel

    I hate to be 'that guy' but I think a lot depends on the confidence of the players who are carrying injuries. Origin is an arena where if they go in without feeling sure of themselves they're going to get found out and it'll be a big mental challenge to overcome.

    Tactically should be looking to limit Hayne's involvement and challenge that Dugan/Hoppa edge all game.

    Tipping JT to have a big game. He played really poor in Game I and you could tell he was filthy on himself. Don't think it'll happen twice in a row.
     
    Pretzel, Jun 14, 2014
    #3022

  3. Maroon_Faithful M Faithful

    No, it usually doesn't.
     
    Maroon_Faithful, Jun 14, 2014
    #3023

  4. Hunter AD Hunt

    If we can hold Queensland to nil for the first 20-25 (or whenever Scott goes off) and Hodkinson doesn't kick like a spastic, we should win.
     
    Hunter, Jun 14, 2014
    #3024

  5. Boobidy BJ Gemmell

    I hope McQueen pulls a hammy before Wednesday.
     
    Boobidy, Jun 14, 2014
    #3025

  6. jazman84 JM Eightyfour

    What's the latest on DCE?
     
    jazman84, Jun 15, 2014
    #3026

  7. Cribbage RG Cribb

    Scrub DCE.
     
    Cribbage, Jun 15, 2014
    #3027

  8. Maroon_Faithful M Faithful

    Very, very unlikely to play is the word. Couldn't train today again.
     
    Maroon_Faithful, Jun 15, 2014
    #3028

  9. Mr Fourex MR Fourex

    Mr Fourex, Jun 15, 2014
    #3029

  10. Alec AD Funkotron

    Well...NSW won with Hodkinson, I guess.
     
    Alec, Jun 15, 2014
    #3030

  11. Maroon_Faithful M Faithful

    We're really up against it now. We've had quite good run with injuries during this reign. Smith and Lockyer here and there, Inglis once or twice, but never all at the same time. Gonna take something special from the boys this time. I mean really special.
     
    Maroon_Faithful, Jun 15, 2014
    #3031

  12. Boobidy BJ Gemmell

    Not good.
     
    Boobidy, Jun 15, 2014
    #3032

  13. Pretzel P Retzel

    Fuark
     
    Pretzel, Jun 15, 2014
    #3033

  14. Maroon_Faithful M Faithful

    There's still a chance he may play. They're giving him until an hour before the match on Wednesday night. Doesn't sound good though.
     
    Maroon_Faithful, Jun 15, 2014
    #3034

  15. Maroon_Faithful M Faithful

    1.Slater
    2.Boyd
    3.Inglis
    4.Hodges
    5.Tate
    6.Thurston
    7.Hunt
    8.Scott
    9.Smith (c)
    10.Myles
    11.McQueen
    12.Gillett
    13.Thaiday

    14.Te'o
    15.Lillyman
    16.Guerra
    17.Taylor

    Geez Louise. Fortunately it looks almost certain that Inglis and Slater will play.
     
    Maroon_Faithful, Jun 15, 2014
    #3035

  16. Andato BJT Manera

    I guess Hunt will have a combination with Thaiday and Hodges but I am a little worried about the combination of Hunt and Thurston in general. I don't think they compliment each other as they play a similar role.
     
    Andato, Jun 15, 2014
    #3036

  17. Incey BC Jacobs

    They'd be much better off moving Cam into the halves and bringing Friend in. IMO.
     
    Incey, Jun 15, 2014
    #3037

  18. Boobidy BJ Gemmell

    Weakens 2 positions. Smith must stay at 9.
     
    Boobidy, Jun 15, 2014
    #3038

  19. Incey BC Jacobs

    Nah disagree.

    7. Smith 9. Friend > 7. Hunt 9. Smith
     
    Incey, Jun 15, 2014
    #3039

  20. Cribbage RG Cribb

    Friend's a better player than Hunt but not by nearly enough to make up for how much better Smith the hooker is than Smith the halfback. Hunt's the right call. Friend should be on the bench in place of one of the eighty second rowers.
     
    Cribbage, Jun 15, 2014
    #3040
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