2024 State of Origin discussion

[Jedhead]

The fact Teddy has been dropped from three tough uncompromising games of origin makes the Rorters even stronger this year. Having Suaalii 'blooded' in the origin arena will also boost their chances.

 

[BroncsFan]

Just heard Gus saying teams that lose an outside back in the NRL games this year lose 84% of the time .
So the guys saying Cobbo on da bench is a waste might need to reconsider ?

Titans bucked this trend on the weekend after losing Francis early (came back after Dfifi HIA in last 5mins due to them having even more injuries through the game).

Really shows how shit we were that a titans team coming in with back rowers in the centres lost more outside backs ingame and were still able to score comfortably on us.

 

[Battler]

Titans bucked this trend on the weekend after losing Francis early (came back after Dfifi HIA in last 5mins due to them having even more injuries through the game).

Really shows how shit we were that a titans team coming in with back rowers in the centres lost more outside backs ingame and were still able to score comfortably on us.

They ran 20+ points through a horrific Karapani/ Oates edge (that also butchered about three tries in attacK) that made the rabbits look like defensive geniuses.

 

[Locky's Left Boot]

Cobbo on the bench gives me 2015 game 3 vibes. We basically had two fullbacks in GI and Morgan in the 2nd half of that match. Morgan was sweeping out the back on the left and GI on the right

 

[BroncsFan]

Cobbo on the bench gives me 2015 game 3 vibes. We basically had two fullbacks in GI and Morgan in the 2nd half of that match. Morgan was sweeping out the back on the left and GI on the right

Just watched highlights of that game... lots of outside inside balls when they were both on the field. Would love to see some of that when Reece and Cobbo are out there.

Imagine having to decide between Reece on the outside or Cobbo back on the inside after a cut out to the second rower... or maybe even Patty passing out to DCE with Cobbo on the inside, Reece out the back or a short ball to Nanai running the decoy line.

 

[Locky's Left Boot]

Just watched highlights of that game... lots of outside inside balls when they were both on the field. Would love to see some of that when Reece and Cobbo are out there.

Imagine having to decide between Reece on the outside or Cobbo back on the inside after a cut out to the second rower... or maybe even Patty passing out to DCE with Cobbo on the inside, Reece out the back or a short ball to Nanai running the decoy line.

 

[Swordfish]

All I want out of the camp & Game 1 is,
1. Billy drilling more game play & positioning to Walsh. He must emphasise that every time Reece touches the able is NOT about scoring fancy tries but playing smart footy.
2. Cobbo to play aggressively yet smartly
3. Ezra coming out of the camp with a burning desire to become ‘the elite half’
4. Reduced yet very impact full minutes from Patty
5. Most of all, no niggles to any of our boys. Not even a scratch plz.

Of course, would love to walk away with the win.

 

[Allo]

Luck or...

Accidentally on purpose

They need all the help they can get though because the refs give them absolutely no leeway …

 

[Cavalo]

Middle rotation can work. Cotter and Patty are proven playing big minutes and in the Origin arena. Mofo subs for Collins and Hopgood for Cotter. I can see Billy giving Cobbo a good run, however, what I don't get is that Cobbo shits all over Holmes, Coates and Taulagi. Especially Coates, although he has gotten better at catching kicks and yardage (albeit from a low bar)

 

[The Boss]

All I want out of the camp & Game 1 is,
1. Billy drilling more game play & positioning to Walsh. He must emphasise that every time Reece touches the able is NOT about scoring fancy tries but playing smart footy.
2. Cobbo to play aggressively yet smartly
3. Ezra coming out of the camp with a burning desire to become ‘the elite half’
4. Reduced yet very impact full minutes from Patty
5. Most of all, no niggles to any of our boys. Not even a scratch plz.

Of course, would love to walk away with the win.

Fear nsw will run Payne to the ground

 

[Johnny92]

On the Fifita not being in the squad.
Wonder if there's something Billy didn't like from him in camp last year.
Game 3 as a starting back rower he was taken off after 20 mins and put back on for the final 10.
Thought his form this year wasn't to bad and if your picking on form Holmes wouldn't be there for one.

 

[Super Freak]

 

[Super Freak]

And as for selection in the team, Olakau’atu said there was a ‘pinch myself moment’.

“When I first put the Blues jersey on, I went wow. I looked in the mirror and thought this is it,'' he said, smiling.

“This is what players dream of, to be able to get to do this.

Lol.

 

[1910]

Norths Devils v Queensland about to start.

 

[Santa]

I don't get any of it... but I still laughed.

 

[Super Freak]

I don't get any of it... but I still laughed.

I would like to know how the **** Ben Hunt saw Wayne naked.

 

[Browny]

Well obviously it was part of the benefits package to sign with the Dolphins

 

[Big Del]

Norths Devils v Queensland about to start.

This was an opposed training ?