Origin 2014! SPOILERS

[Craigos]

Ok is it to early to start a 2014 origin specific thread? I love the banter, taunting and predictions every year! Personally I'm a massive blues fan and think this could finally be our year, despite the two QLD home games. For the first time in a while we're seeing NSW having selection problems caused by having to many players in form as opposed to Queensland's heroes who haven't been in sparkling form at club level. Robbie Farah's injury may hurt our prospects but i finally feel like we might have a team to rival what has been a truly world beating QLD team over the last few years. Time for a blues resurgence. I'm calling a 2-1 series for the blues but here's to another awesome series. CAAARRRN BLUES! NEW SOUTH WALES, NEW SOUTH WALES!

 

[troy titans douglas]

I go for QLD but this isnt bias (sorta) 2-1 to QLD

I just think while NSW is probably in form, they have been hit with a tone of injuries and not knowing your halves still at this stage while QLD have known theres for years will help
Also GI is on fire, JT and Smith always step up,
NSW may have us beat in the forwards though
It'll be a tight one i think and will come down to who is willing to put in, Surely NSW are sick of losing I dont think we are sick of winning

Should start printing the 9 Straight Memorabilia now

 

[Rocket1908]

only if they pick pearce and maloney again. they cant handle any pressure and they'll make it 9 straight if they're picked.

 

[ooneil]

Unfortunately I cant see how we win with all these injuries. Queensland 9 straight.

 

[The Mad Hatter]

I reckon QLD have one more series win in them before JT, Cronk, Smith and Slater begin that descent in to old age.

Sigh.

I remember a time when I would burn down houses if NSW lost an Origin match, let alone a series. These days…it's a weary shake of the head. QLD too good, deservedly so on the talent they posses.

 

[Brendan_B]

QLD 2-1.

Despite winning 8 in a row there has rarely been anything between the teams. I would say NSW have had the better pack for the last few years but QLD just keep turning up and never go away. The major difference for me is that QLD have several match winners who can pull a magic play out of the hat when needed.

 

[razor77]

Boooooooring,

 

[Dragon_Fire]

For some reason when NSW lose my kids bolt from the lounge room.
QLD 9 straight and i cant believe i am saying that.
Has anyone have any predictions of the team line ups.

 

[The Mad Hatter]

Queensland will be full of NSWmen.
NSW will be full of losers.

 

[troy titans douglas]

Qld picks it's self just about, there may be a forward to get promoted or a chance for a bench spot, I kind of wish tate wouldn't get picked but I'm thinking he will:
Slater, tate, Inglis, Hodges (chambers if Hodgo isn't 100%) Boyd, JT, Cronk, Scott, Smith, Myles, thaiday, Gillett, Parker bench: DCE, Shillington, Pappali, teo
So my guess is McQueen dropped but probably will be there
Have to think a but harder for NSW

 

[veebs27]

Where is Bowraville!!!!??? That's in Queensland!!!??

Go NSW Please!!

 

[Wizzle]

NSW 2-1 !!!!!!!!

 

[The Mad Hatter]

Not sure if anyone watched much footy this weekend.

Cronk, Thurston, Smith, Slater all played some ok footy… GI, Tate, Scott went alright too.

I doubt NSW will come close to nil, but Qld will canter to 3…and 9 in a row.

 

[Dragon_Fire]

NSW
1.Josh Dugan

2.Brett Morris

3.Michael Jennings,

4.Jarrad Hayne

5.George Taufua

6.Josh Reynolds

7.Trent Hodkinson

8.James Tamou

9.Robbie Farah

10.Trent Merrin

11.Anthony Watmough

12.Beau Scott

13.Paul Gallen (c)

14.John Sutton

15.Luke Lewis

16.Ryan Hoffman

17.T Rex

QLD
1.Billy Slater

2.Darius Boyd

3 Greg Inglis

4.Justin Hodges

5.Brent Tate

6.Johnathan Thurston

7.Cooper Cronk

8.Matt Scott

9.Cameron Smith(c)

10.Corey Parker

11.Nate Myles

12.Sam Thaiday

13.Ben Teo

14.Cherry Evans

15.Ben Hannant

16.Josh Papaili

17.Matt Gillett

 

[The Mad Hatter]

NSW
1.Josh Dugan

2.Brett Morris

3.Michael Jennings,

4.Jarrad Hayne

5.George Taufua

6.Josh Reynolds

7.Trent Hodkinson

8.James Tamou

9.Robbie Farah

10.Trent Merrin

11.Anthony Watmough

12.Beau Scott

13.Paul Gallen (c)

14.John Sutton

15.Luke Lewis

16.Ryan Hoffman

17.T Rex

QLD
1.Billy Slater

2.Darius Boyd

3 Greg Inglis

4.Justin Hodges

5.Brent Tate

6.Johnathan Thurston

7.Cooper Cronk

8.Matt Scott

9.Cameron Smith(c)

10.Corey Parker

11.Nate Myles

12.Sam Thaiday

13.Ben Hannant

14.Cherry Evans

15.Ben Barba

16.Josh Papaili

17.Matt Gillett

Are these the official squads announced? Thought they were doing it Tuesday?

 

[troy titans douglas]

Barba is no chance

 

[Dragon_Fire]

Are these the official squads announced? Thought they were doing it Tuesday?

Na just my predictions

 

[Dragon_Fire]

Barba is no chance

my bad meant to be Ben Hannant

 

[The Mad Hatter]

I can't believe it's been 10 years since the infamous Mark Gasnier 'fire up' scandal.

Geez, time has flown!

 

[troy titans douglas]

I can't believe it's been 10 years since the infamous Mark Gasnier 'fire up' scandal.

Geez, time has flown!

What happened?