millencolin
17th May 2007, 15:23
I know that being an international forum here that a football competition consisting of two australian states isnt going to gauge much interest here but i thought i'd start up the 2007 State Of Origin thread.
For those who dont know, State Of Origin is a 3 game battle of Rugby League supremecy between Queensland and New South Wales. These games are above your average Rugby League game, it is the toughest, hardest, and without a doubt best games of 'footy' you will see anywhere. the battle has been going on for 26 years and no one state has reigned supreme for a long period of time. and the rivalry between the two states, their teams, and most importantly, their supporters is just immense. One of the best sporting rivalrys in the world. State of Origin is more than just winning or losing, its pride on show. Pride for your state and pride for your jersey (maroon for QLD, blue for NSW). these games are bigger than any international rugby league game! Its mate vs mate, state vs state. Doesnt matter if the other guy plays for the same club, you will smash him no matter what!!! thats what state of origin is all about!!!
Right now im decked out, maroon to the core! im so excited for the first game, i really wish i had tickets to go but i couldnt afford them when they came on sale.
Who here will be watching? Who will you be cheering for? I know Jaws is a avid New South Welshman...
here are the lineups for both teams (and in brackets their clubs)... Queensland, the defending champions, have stuck with a side that is basically the same side that won the shield for them last year. While NSW has made quite a few changes and gone for a more 'attacking' lineup
QUEENSLAND
Karmichael Hunt (Broncos), Brent Tate (Broncos), Steven Bell (Sea Eagles), Justin Hodges (Broncos), Greg Inglis (Storm), Darren Lockyer (c, Broncos), Johnathan Thurston (Cowboys), Steve Price (Warriors), Cameron Smith (Storm), Petero Civoniceva (Broncos), Tonie Carroll (Broncos), Carl Webb (Cowboys), Dallas Johnson (Storm)
Interchange: Shaun Berrigan (Broncos), Jacob Lillyman (Cowboys), Nate Myles (Roosters), Neville Costigan (Raiders)
NEW SOUTH WALES
Anthony Minichiello (Roosters), Matt King (Storm), Jamie Lyon (Sea Eagles), Matt Cooper (Dragons), Jarryd Hayne (Eels), Braith Anasta (Roosters), Jarrod Mullen (Knights), Brent Kite (Sea Eagles), Danny Buderus (c, Knights), Brett White (Storm), Nathan Hindmarsh (Eels), Willie Mason (Bulldogs), Andrew Ryan (Bulldogs)
Interchange: Luke Bailey (Titans), Steve Simpson (Knights), Anthony Tupou (Roosters), Kurt Gidley (Knights)
Personally, i think the QLD selectors may have cocked up. Look at our bench! its full of forwards! Sure Berro isnt a forward, but he's a hooker that replaces Smith when he needs a break! we have no one to cover the back line! what if hunt or hodges gets injured? then what do we do? the thing is that we have 2 great players who could have filled that void! Billy Slater and Matt Bowen! both have been in great form! i think that Slater should of been on the wing and bowen on the bench as that 'impact' player.
As For NSW. they have so much depth, they lose a player, someone can easily fill the void. They do have a much stronger forward pack than Queensland but the thing they lack is in the halves. Mullen and Anasta... Mullen is an unproven talent and i applaud NSW selectors for going out on a limb here. they could of chosen the safe option in Kimmorley, but they took this new kid who has been playing great footy and threw him into the deep end. lets see how he rolls. But Anasta as Five-Eighth... for gods sake give up on Braith!!! Why do people think he is good? its just mindboggling... plus look who they are against! Darren Lockyer and Johnathon Thurston!!! This is where i think QLD has the game winning hand, a halves combination that is by far the best in the world and have worked together on several occasions. they can read eachothers plays now.
all i can say is BRING IT ON!!!!
QUEENSLANDER!!!
For those who dont know, State Of Origin is a 3 game battle of Rugby League supremecy between Queensland and New South Wales. These games are above your average Rugby League game, it is the toughest, hardest, and without a doubt best games of 'footy' you will see anywhere. the battle has been going on for 26 years and no one state has reigned supreme for a long period of time. and the rivalry between the two states, their teams, and most importantly, their supporters is just immense. One of the best sporting rivalrys in the world. State of Origin is more than just winning or losing, its pride on show. Pride for your state and pride for your jersey (maroon for QLD, blue for NSW). these games are bigger than any international rugby league game! Its mate vs mate, state vs state. Doesnt matter if the other guy plays for the same club, you will smash him no matter what!!! thats what state of origin is all about!!!
Right now im decked out, maroon to the core! im so excited for the first game, i really wish i had tickets to go but i couldnt afford them when they came on sale.
Who here will be watching? Who will you be cheering for? I know Jaws is a avid New South Welshman...
here are the lineups for both teams (and in brackets their clubs)... Queensland, the defending champions, have stuck with a side that is basically the same side that won the shield for them last year. While NSW has made quite a few changes and gone for a more 'attacking' lineup
QUEENSLAND
Karmichael Hunt (Broncos), Brent Tate (Broncos), Steven Bell (Sea Eagles), Justin Hodges (Broncos), Greg Inglis (Storm), Darren Lockyer (c, Broncos), Johnathan Thurston (Cowboys), Steve Price (Warriors), Cameron Smith (Storm), Petero Civoniceva (Broncos), Tonie Carroll (Broncos), Carl Webb (Cowboys), Dallas Johnson (Storm)
Interchange: Shaun Berrigan (Broncos), Jacob Lillyman (Cowboys), Nate Myles (Roosters), Neville Costigan (Raiders)
NEW SOUTH WALES
Anthony Minichiello (Roosters), Matt King (Storm), Jamie Lyon (Sea Eagles), Matt Cooper (Dragons), Jarryd Hayne (Eels), Braith Anasta (Roosters), Jarrod Mullen (Knights), Brent Kite (Sea Eagles), Danny Buderus (c, Knights), Brett White (Storm), Nathan Hindmarsh (Eels), Willie Mason (Bulldogs), Andrew Ryan (Bulldogs)
Interchange: Luke Bailey (Titans), Steve Simpson (Knights), Anthony Tupou (Roosters), Kurt Gidley (Knights)
Personally, i think the QLD selectors may have cocked up. Look at our bench! its full of forwards! Sure Berro isnt a forward, but he's a hooker that replaces Smith when he needs a break! we have no one to cover the back line! what if hunt or hodges gets injured? then what do we do? the thing is that we have 2 great players who could have filled that void! Billy Slater and Matt Bowen! both have been in great form! i think that Slater should of been on the wing and bowen on the bench as that 'impact' player.
As For NSW. they have so much depth, they lose a player, someone can easily fill the void. They do have a much stronger forward pack than Queensland but the thing they lack is in the halves. Mullen and Anasta... Mullen is an unproven talent and i applaud NSW selectors for going out on a limb here. they could of chosen the safe option in Kimmorley, but they took this new kid who has been playing great footy and threw him into the deep end. lets see how he rolls. But Anasta as Five-Eighth... for gods sake give up on Braith!!! Why do people think he is good? its just mindboggling... plus look who they are against! Darren Lockyer and Johnathon Thurston!!! This is where i think QLD has the game winning hand, a halves combination that is by far the best in the world and have worked together on several occasions. they can read eachothers plays now.
all i can say is BRING IT ON!!!!
QUEENSLANDER!!!