Centenary Test Team (Australia) (Official)

[spoonbled]

isnt Gallen lucky that Ricky is the coach.

To wear the green/yellow is a proud occasion. there's nothing proud about gallen's performances.

 

[The Brizz]

isnt Gallen lucky that Ricky is the coach.

To wear the green/yellow is a proud occasion. there's nothing proud about gallen's performances.

He is built for rep footy, he was excellent today and he and Bird will give it to the kiwi's. I hate the guy he is a grub but there is no doubting how good a footballer he is.

On another note thank god Hindmarsh got ovcerlooked. He like Fitzgibbon became famous for a workrate improved by plenty of 3rd man in tackles, I am glad they have picked guys more likely to make a difference. But Hoffman instead of Johnson or Lefranchi kills me.

 

[Coxy]

It's official, whenever Gallen, Webb, Kite or Bird have the ball I'll be cheering for the Kiwis to bring on some blood. Disgraceful selections.

 

[The Brizz]

It's official, whenever Gallen, Webb, Kite or Bird have the ball I'll be cheering for the Kiwis to bring on some blood. Disgraceful selections.

Bird is easily the best lock in the comp on form and was MOTM in the 3rd Origin and end of year tests, how is that a disgracful decision. I can see how people could criticise the others there but he was a must.

 

[Coxy]

It's official, whenever Gallen, Webb, Kite or Bird have the ball I'll be cheering for the Kiwis to bring on some blood. Disgraceful selections.

Bird is easily the best lock in the comp on form and was MOTM in the 3rd Origin and end of year tests, how is that a disgracful decision. I can see how people could criticise the others there but he was a must.

I don't rate him. He's no better than Hoffman, Johnson, hell, even Andrew Ryan or Anthony Tupou. He's just an average player who does a lot of work.

 

[rnabokov]

It's a complete disgrace that Thaiday and Laffranchi aren't in the team.

As for Thurston/Prince, IMO, either one would do the job.

 

[Flutterby]

It's official, whenever Gallen, Webb, Kite or Bird have the ball I'll be cheering for the Kiwis to bring on some blood. Disgraceful selections.

Bird is easily the best lock in the comp on form and was MOTM in the 3rd Origin and end of year tests, how is that a disgracful decision. I can see how people could criticise the others there but he was a must.

I don't rate him. He's no better than Hoffman, Johnson, hell, even Andrew Ryan or Anthony Tupou. He's just an average player who does a lot of work.

Agreed Coxy - no better than several other locks

 

[broncoangel]

It's a complete disgrace that Thaiday and Laffranchi aren't in the team.

I agree. Even in the papers today, as they were 'prediciting' the team, no one mentioned Sammy. Best form of his career!! No one mentioned Webb either now that I think about it. [icon_confu A very strange selection.

 

[Hamm.0]

Also - Is that one of the best backlines you've ever seen? :shock: Truley scary. Love it.

You will see it at a football ground near you...starting in June.

yeah, you know QLD owns you.

 

[Flutterby]

It's a complete disgrace that Thaiday and Laffranchi aren't in the team.

I agree. Even in the papers today, as they were 'prediciting' the team, no one mentioned Sammy. Best form of his career!! No one mentioned Webb either now that I think about it. [icon_confu A very strange selection.

Warren Ryan had Sammy in his team

 

[ronnyd]

I think Tupou was very unlcuky not to get in ahead of Webb, he has been nearly unstoppable this season. Kite doesn't seem like he should be there either but I can't think of who to replace him with?? Rest of the team is reasonable, as much as i hate them I can't argue with Bird and Gallen, they are playing great football.

 

[Fozz]

I think Tupou was very unlcuky not to get in ahead of Webb

Errr, Tupou is on the bench.

Unless you meant Tame. He's in England, a kiwi and is still crap. [icon_lol1.

 

[Coxy]

I think Tupou was very unlcuky not to get in ahead of Webb, he has been nearly unstoppable this season. Kite doesn't seem like he should be there either but I can't think of who to replace him with??

Good point. Hannant has probably been the form prop, but probably a bit short of Test level. Price and Bailey (as much as I don't rate the latter) would have been in contention if not for injury.

It's a sad state of affairs if Kite is the number 2 prop in Australia.

 

[Kee]

Thurston isn't my favourite person but his footy has been unbelievable.He deserved the spot ahead of Prince.
Wallace made the City side and Lafranchi (sp)in Country.

I watch all the Cows games and can't see how Webbie got in.Not playing the greatest footy atm.Not good enough to wear the green and gold.

Yeah!For Billy.He is really on fire.

Gould did say this morning Stuart would go with incumberants.He said Sammy should be in and was against Gallen and Bird.

Gees Man I hope Locky pulls through this okay. [icon_pray.

 

[Scorchie]

Kite, Gallen truly terrible decisions. It doesn't matter what Gallen did today, he brought the game into disrepute by his dodgy behaviour and probably turned some future superstars off playing league.

I'm OK with the rest of the list in lieu of the top two (Thaiday and Laffranchi instead).

 

[Alec]

Kite is actually great in Tests. And really, who could have made it ahead of him? All the other best props are injured.
Gallen is a meh selection. Laffranchi and Hindmarsh are much better. Webb is just terrible. I hope he doesn't get picked for QLD later on.

 

[Coxy]

It's a NSW plot to force Qld to pick a test forward, even though he's crap!

 

[Flutterby]

It's a NSW plot to force Qld to pick a test forward, even though he's crap!

Nah - will work against him when it comes to Qld selection. No way will Qld want to make it look like NSW are right [icon_lol1.