Leave the guy alone, he has done more than enough to secure his spot in the team. Unless you could play Five-Eighth for NSW better than he can then what right do you have to bag him?
MY Predicted NSW Team: Game one.
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He said he's got a big nose. Nothing to do with how he plays football.
Besides that, if he did bag Anasta's play he has every right to do so, regardless of his own personal footballing abilities. Scott is a fan who contributes to every player's pay check by purchasing merchandise, buying tickets to games and even just turning on his telly to watch a match.
My 2 cents:
HALVES:
- Anasta has played better since Fittler took over: stronger and more confident. Good enough to earn another Blue Jersey @ 6.
- Finch is also having a better year (for him), and the fact that he has a handful of origin games + grand finals under his belt will probably help him play again @ 7. Selectors seem to like him.
- Carney’s still too green, another year of good consistent footy, and next year maybe. He needs to force the selectors to pick him as opposed to just being pretty good.
- Mullen looked like a stunned Mullen (I mean Mullet) in last years Origin, but that’s OK he’s young………….He had a great game on the weekend, but still not quite ready.
Next year we’ll have a clearer choice for Number 7 because these young guys (Mullen, Carney, Wallace, Pearce) can prove themselves over the next 12 months and the better of the 4 can play.
FULLBACK:
- Gidley has pushed his career to the next level as a full-back, and should play as starting fullback or on the bench as a utility. As a utility he can play a bit of #7 if needed, otherwise he just prowl around the ruck.
- Brett Stewart has been OK this year, not strong enough to earn an Australian jumper. But might be given another chance for NSW, if it’s based on form he should miss out in my opinion.
- Brett Kearney has been in good form and could do well if Gidley starts as fullback. Kearney then plays off the bench in the utility role. Doubt it will happen though.
WINGERS:
- Hayne played himself back into the side in the City vs Country game…………….. But I still remember last year!
- The other wing is a bit weaker this year – Rooney had a good game last week, but has not been consistent. Quinn has been strong and should probably deserve a start.
CENTRES:
- Gasnier will be there – he’s not playing great dominant football, but good enough to get a look.
- Cooper’s form is like Gasnier’s, I’d like to see Chris Lawrence get a run in the centres, so we don’t have two veteran centres in just OK form on the park.
FORWARDS:
- Cross or White in at # 8. Both will give similar service.
- Laffranchi on the bench.
- Either Mason or Kite to start, probably Mason to start then use Kite when Willie tires. Either way, whoever is in better form on the night will get more minutes.
- Luke Bailey’s coming off injury and not fit enough, although good form prior to being injured, but give him a rest I think. See how he is in a month’s time.
- Buderus, no worries, he’ll be solid and a good captain on the field.
- Tupou on the bench – he’s been good this year.
- Then Gallen, Bird and Hoffman.
HALVES:
- Anasta has played better since Fittler took over: stronger and more confident. Good enough to earn another Blue Jersey @ 6.
- Finch is also having a better year (for him), and the fact that he has a handful of origin games + grand finals under his belt will probably help him play again @ 7. Selectors seem to like him.
- Carney’s still too green, another year of good consistent footy, and next year maybe. He needs to force the selectors to pick him as opposed to just being pretty good.
- Mullen looked like a stunned Mullen (I mean Mullet) in last years Origin, but that’s OK he’s young………….He had a great game on the weekend, but still not quite ready.
Next year we’ll have a clearer choice for Number 7 because these young guys (Mullen, Carney, Wallace, Pearce) can prove themselves over the next 12 months and the better of the 4 can play.
FULLBACK:
- Gidley has pushed his career to the next level as a full-back, and should play as starting fullback or on the bench as a utility. As a utility he can play a bit of #7 if needed, otherwise he just prowl around the ruck.
- Brett Stewart has been OK this year, not strong enough to earn an Australian jumper. But might be given another chance for NSW, if it’s based on form he should miss out in my opinion.
- Brett Kearney has been in good form and could do well if Gidley starts as fullback. Kearney then plays off the bench in the utility role. Doubt it will happen though.
WINGERS:
- Hayne played himself back into the side in the City vs Country game…………….. But I still remember last year!
- The other wing is a bit weaker this year – Rooney had a good game last week, but has not been consistent. Quinn has been strong and should probably deserve a start.
CENTRES:
- Gasnier will be there – he’s not playing great dominant football, but good enough to get a look.
- Cooper’s form is like Gasnier’s, I’d like to see Chris Lawrence get a run in the centres, so we don’t have two veteran centres in just OK form on the park.
FORWARDS:
- Cross or White in at # 8. Both will give similar service.
- Laffranchi on the bench.
- Either Mason or Kite to start, probably Mason to start then use Kite when Willie tires. Either way, whoever is in better form on the night will get more minutes.
- Luke Bailey’s coming off injury and not fit enough, although good form prior to being injured, but give him a rest I think. See how he is in a month’s time.
- Buderus, no worries, he’ll be solid and a good captain on the field.
- Tupou on the bench – he’s been good this year.
- Then Gallen, Bird and Hoffman.
chikenhawk
Hammerhead
i think mullen will get the nod a.johns loves him too much if not him nsw will prob pick finch and qlders will be licking their lips he is not a big game player. heighington had a blinder in city country could be a bolter for a bench spot. if stewart is out, pick kearney, he is behind only slater and stewart as the nrl's form fullback.
sos
Tiger Shark
i am not gunna do a team my halfback will b finch fullback gidley no way kearney will get in
Shark Crazy
Hammerhead
With only a few hours till the team is announced this is the team that is expected to be picked.
1. B.Stewart
2. A.Quinn
3. M.Gasnier
4. M.Cooper
5. J.Hayne
6. G.Bird
7. K.Gidley
8. B.Cross
9. D.Buderus
10. B.White
11. A.Laffranchi
12. R.Hoffman
13. P.Gallen
14. W.Mason
15. B.Kite
16. A.Tupou
17. B.Finch
If I were picking the team, i'd bring in Anasta @ 5/8, Finch to 1/2 back, Bird to Lock, Gallen (good impact last year) & Gidley to the bench and drop Tupou.
1. B.Stewart
2. A.Quinn
3. M.Gasnier
4. M.Cooper
5. J.Hayne
6. G.Bird
7. K.Gidley
8. B.Cross
9. D.Buderus
10. B.White
11. A.Laffranchi
12. R.Hoffman
13. P.Gallen
14. W.Mason
15. B.Kite
16. A.Tupou
17. B.Finch
If I were picking the team, i'd bring in Anasta @ 5/8, Finch to 1/2 back, Bird to Lock, Gallen (good impact last year) & Gidley to the bench and drop Tupou.
chikenhawk
Hammerhead
Just announced on FoxSports:
Brett Stewart, Jarryd Hayne, Mark Gasnier, Matt Cooper, Anthony Quinn, Greg Bird, Peter Wallace, Brett White, Danny Buderus (c), Ben Cross, Ryan Hoffman, Willie Mason, Paul Gallen
Interchange: Anthony Laffranchi, Anthony Tupou, Craig Fitzgibbon, Ben Hornby
http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,23690121-23214,00.html
very suprised at wallace and hornby's selection. kurt gidley is injured from last nights game and was therefore overlooked.
Brett Stewart, Jarryd Hayne, Mark Gasnier, Matt Cooper, Anthony Quinn, Greg Bird, Peter Wallace, Brett White, Danny Buderus (c), Ben Cross, Ryan Hoffman, Willie Mason, Paul Gallen
Interchange: Anthony Laffranchi, Anthony Tupou, Craig Fitzgibbon, Ben Hornby
http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,23690121-23214,00.html
very suprised at wallace and hornby's selection. kurt gidley is injured from last nights game and was therefore overlooked.