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Sunday 10 July 2011

State of Origin

Yes, I know its several days after the fact but I don't care.

We lost. They won. The same as it's been for 6 long -really long- years now.
There is however more reason for optimism next year than there has been for quite a while. Firstly, on the back of what may have been the worst SOO performance ever -although Justin Hodges' debut runs it close- Anthony Minichiello won't be there. I'm not sure what Ricky Stuart was thinking including him in the first place, does he really not rate Hayne that much as a fullback? Even if he doesn't, wouldn't Brett Stewart have been the better option?
Yes, yes he would.
There are a few other blues whose spots will be under severe pressure too - Mark Gasnier, Ben Creagh and Mitchell "I've got a tattoo of my own name on my arm" Pearce. In fact, if I was the coach, the only people guaranteed their spot in the 17 would be Gallen, Lewis, Hayne, Uate, Soward and Scott.
Next year NSW will be stronger, Queensland will be weaker. At least that's what I'm telling myself.

Meh


4 comments:

Nate said...

I was so very very sure that the Maroons were selecting the Blues lineup this year!

fizzee rascal said...

I did seem that way, what with Jason King getting the nod in game 1, but I think it's all down to Ricky and his stubbornness

Paige said...

so that's what youre telling yourself, eh?

fizzee rascal said...

I'm an eternal optimist, so yeah, that's what I'm hanging on to.