Pick Your Team New South Wales 2025 SOO Game 1

[Mr. Brownstone]

He did a great job last year off the bench for the Roosters as well, I think he’s proven he can do both jobs if needed.
Saifiti and Stefano aren’t close to May imo, I can understand Jurbo getting selected showing loyalty to last years captain though.

Yeah agreed May was good off the bench for the Roosters - however he wasn’t really in Origin discussion then. It’s all come about since he played the big minutes this season, however his impact per involvement isn’t that special. I wouldn’t have any of the players you mention in the Blues squad. Haas & Barnett to start, can’t stand the guy however Leniu has proven his value at that level so I think he gets picked again, then I expect you have Watson at 14, whoever misses out on the starting 13 out of Crichton, Martin & Young, and then there’s one spot left. I’d be looking at someone like Koloamatangi or Olakau’atu who I think both provide a lot more impact than May.

 

[WA Warrior]

Yeah agreed May was good off the bench for the Roosters - however he wasn’t really in Origin discussion then. It’s all come about since he played the big minutes this season, however his impact per involvement isn’t that special. I wouldn’t have any of the players you mention in the Blues squad. Haas & Barnett to start, can’t stand the guy however Leniu has proven his value at that level so I think he gets picked again, then I expect you have Watson at 14, whoever misses out on the starting 13 out of Crichton, Martin & Young, and then there’s one spot left. I’d be looking at someone like Koloamatangi or Olakau’atu who I think both provide a lot more impact than May.

Yeah those names are being spouted by the media.
I would be happy with Keon and Olakauatu coming onto the bench over Saifiti and Stefano as well.
Will be interesting to see what Laurie decides here.
He has some tough decisions across the park.

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

Yeah those names are being spouted by the media.
I would be happy with Keon and Olakauatu coming onto the bench over Saifiti and Stefano as well.
Will be interesting to see what Laurie decides here.
He has some tough decisions across the park.

One thing I’m very confident of is that Hudson Young gets picked - a Raider & he’s been incredible this year. I’d start him ahead of both Martin & Crichton. In fact I’m not convinced about Martin on this years form - if he lost his spot & it opened up an opportunity for Terrell then I wouldn’t have a problem with that.

 

[WA Warrior]

One thing I’m very confident of is that Hudson Young gets picked - a Raider & he’s been incredible this year. I’d start him ahead of both Martin & Crichton. In fact I’m not convinced about Martin on this years form - if he lost his spot & it opened up an opportunity for Terrell then I wouldn’t have a problem with that.

100% on Young. I would start him and bench Angus.
He’s the form player of the comp.
I agree Martin has been average but I reckon he will be fine once he gets that jersey on.

 

[tyrael]

NSW has options at almost every position.

QLD can barely field a team.

If it isn't 3-0, actually a disaster.

 

[WA Warrior]

NSW has options at almost every position.

QLD can barely field a team.

If it isn't 3-0, actually a disaster.

Mate we got our pants pulled down so many times thinking like this

 

[Damo]

NSW has options at almost every position.

Except for the coach it seems

 

[Canonball]

May’s stats aren’t overly great once you adjust for the huge minutes he’s playing. Awesome SuperCoach player but I don’t really get the fuss about him missing out on Origin.

I'd still pick him over Utoikamano, for example - May's got a presence and a good offload

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

I'd still pick him over Utoikamano, for example - May's got a presence and a good offload

So would I

 

[tyrael]

I'm predicting Jurbo not playing Origin. Call me crazy!

 

[Christchurch_Warrior]

I'm predicting Jurbo not playing Origin. Call me crazy!

On form he shouldn't have been.

 

[Wahs_Ultras]

Barnett indirectly hinted that he’s remaining in Aussie after the game. His game continues to goes from strength to strength. Well deserved

 

[WA Warrior]

Surely that’s a strong line through Turbos name.
Don't think I’ve ever seen him play so poorly.

 

[roguei]

Could not give a shit about a game made to make kiwi kids pick between country and state.

But fuck is it good to see Barney picked at 8! What an achievement for the bloke. Absolutely massive.

 

[Rizzah]

 

[Inruin]

The Cleary Moses halves combo is going to be interesting. Feels like Loz has gone $1 each way rather than making a tough call. Perhaps the first crack in his return to coaching.

 

[Rizzah]

I think it's lucky Loz has a stacked roster. Not sure why they got him back.

 

[CWC]

Oh well Madge might be back next year the way his Brisbane career is going

 

[Jaffa J]

Imagine not picking the second best prop in the game

 

[John Nick]

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I heard Haas is not 100% .Is that correct?