NSW Five Eigth

[Big Pete]

Seems like Todd Carney's place in the side hangs in the balance with James Maloney tipped to be in Daley's side for Game 1 in around 4 weeks time.

Who do you think should be five eigth and why?

 

[Alec]

Todd Carney struggled in his first series, but he's still far and away their best option. Pearce and Maloney is just a lolworthy pairing.

 

[Bucking Beads]

John Sutton for the lol

 

[Big Pete]

Personally, I'm of the opinion that NSW should stick with the incumbent.

Maloney is in superior form but I don't believe he's the type of player to stop Queensland and believe it'd be too much effort starting over at this level. He may fluke a good performance, but a good series? Can't see it happening and see him being more or less a liability.

Mullen is a darkhorse but still feel like it'd be in his best interest to focus on club and working on his general play.

Sutton is garnering a lot of outside support (notably from Sterlo & Souths fans) but I don't believe a combination of him and Pearce (or even Reynolds) offers enough at this level.

Campese needs more time.

At least, that's how I see it.

 

[Big Dave]

The two players QLD should fear are Carney and Hayne

 

[Broncoman]

Todd Carney despite his poor performance in game 1 last year was quite solid for the rest of the series and showed he is a future player. I wouldn't pick him on current form and I don't think he is 100% fit. Maloney has been in fine form and both he and Pearce have been steering the Roosters around outstandingly.

 

[Manifesto]

Maloney for me. I though Carney was OK to solid last year but had a tendency to go missing at the big moments. I don't rate Sutton at all, too soon for Campo to be thrust into origin after his long injury, and Mullen is ok but I feel others are in better form. Its between Carney and Maloney, but Maloney just.

 

[jarro65]

I'm also of the opinion that Maloney would be best for the job.

He seems to have the certain amount of mongrel in him that good origin players need.

 

[Broncoman]

Just for the sake of it

Todd Carney: Wouldn't pick on current form and I don't think he is 100% fit
James Maloney: Been in outstanding form and the partnership with Pearce would help
Jarrod Mullen: Great player on his day but has been to inconsistent and he has been out in the wilderness for a while
Terry Campese: Not a hope after an extended time on the sideline, haven't seen him since he came back
John Sutton: Good player but I wouldn't pick him

 

[Alec]

Maloney relies heavily on support and second phase play. It's great when you are playing with SBW for your club side, but Origin tends to be more conservative.

 

[Bucking Beads]

I think Mullen would be a good pick for NSW.

 

[dukey]

Carney was awesome last year. If anyone should be replaced, it's Pearce. Maloney/Carney would be a good pairing.

 

[Fozz]

Mehhh.... On form, I'd go Maloney at the moment especially if Pearce is the halfback. If Pearce isn't picked then I'd probably stick with Carney.

 

[Browny]

Like it matters who they pick ;)

 

[Son Edo]

True, Browny. It doesn't matter who's in the halves, the result this year is obvious.

 

[Son Edo]

The two players QLD should fear are Carney and Hayne

Seriously?

 

[Kimlo]

I'd be choosing a Maloney/Pearce combination.

 

[Son Edo]

John Sutton for the lol

Origin needs more Souths players.