Qld Team

[Ramit]

Queensland:
1 Matt Bowen (North Queensland Cowboys)
2 Greg Inglis (Melbourne Storm)
3 Brent Tate (Brisbane Broncos)
4 Justin Hodges (Brisbane Broncos)
5 Steven Bell (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles)
6 Darren Lockyer, captain (Brisbane Broncos)
7 Johnathan Thurston (North Queensland Cowboys)
8 Steve Price (New Zealand Warriors)
9 Cameron Smith (Melbourne Storm)
10 Petero Civoniceva (Brisbane Broncos)
11 David Stagg (Brisbane Broncos)
12 Matthew Scott (North Queensland Cowboys)
13 Dallas Johnson (Melbourne Storm)

Subs:
14 Shaun Berrigan (Brisbane Broncos)
15 Carl Webb (North Queensland Cowboys)
16 Sam Thaiday (Brisbane Broncos)
17 Nate Myles (The Bulldogs)

Coach: Mal Meninga

[greenant]

I really like the look of this side apart from Tate who has more or less been injured all year and Berrigan who has been underachieving big time. Cam Smith is an 80 min player so why is Berrigan there? I think there are other utility players more deserving. Good to see Steve Bell finally get a run and Johnson get the nod before Harrison.

[paddy]

lockyer should be fullback and maybe put bowen in 5/8

[Yayarg]

maybe put bowen in 5/8


Hahahahahaha, you crack me up paddy.

[The_Darkhorse]

thats funny....you ol kidder paddy

[paddy]

yep you read me like a book

[The_Darkhorse]

a little golden book

[Yayarg]

Your a funny guy. Good entertainment value. Still hiding but I see.

[paddy]

i forgot i left invisible on.
but pleased i can entertain

[The_Darkhorse]

why was it on?

[paddy]

why should i turn it off?

[The_Darkhorse]

who said you should turn it off?

[paddy]

man why are we talking such complete and utter bollocks?

[The_Darkhorse]

good question

[Yayarg]

I dunno either, but you both are doing a good job. Keep it up.

[The_Darkhorse]

Paddy just has that effect on people

[paddy]

whats wrong with talking bollocks sometimes?lol

[Cowboys2006]

Go the Mighty Blues Luke will tear Up

[Ramit]

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[Ianc]

whats wrong with talking bollocks sometimes?lol

Nothing just ask the guys from brokeback mountain lol

[Roo]

QLD SOO 2

Fullback: Karmichael Hunt
Wing: Greg Inglis
Centre: Steven Bell
Centre: Justin Hodges
Wing: Brent Tate
Five-Eighth: Darren Lockyer (c)
Halfback: Johnathan Thurston

Lock: Dallas Johnson
Second Row: Tonie Carroll
Second Row: Carl Webb
Prop: Petero Civoniceva
Hooker: Cameron Smith
Prop: Steve Price

Interchange:
Shaun Berrigan,
Chris Flannery,
Sam Thaiday,
Nate Myles

Coach: Mal Meninga

[Ianc]

Aren't Carroll & Hodges injured? *Edit* Sorry, Carroll's always injured.

[Roo]

The brain dead monkeys at the QRL have finally outdone themselves.

Might as well just give the shield over to the 'roaches now.

Tate? Hunt? Berrigan? please.......

[Cowboys2006]

HA HA HA

Go The BLUES!!!

[Ianc]

Its good for the Cowboys with only 2 players missing. Can't blame origin drain too much now.

[leesee]

hmmmmmm...

[Milligna]

I see that the "Bennett" factor is still there - grow some balls Meninga!:finger2:

[greenant]

We will get hammered....Tate again, yeah he deserved to be reselected didn't he after his error riddled first game. Interesting to note no Billy the Kid either. I would have him before Tate anyday regardless of match fitness. JT & Lockyer in the Halves again.....bye bye game 2 & series.

[#CowboyDavid]

They'll get it right some time in the next few years.

It's interesting most NSW coaches thought that Lockyer should have been full back but the Qld heirachy couldn't see it. Maybe we should get a NSW coach next year that doesn't have any Broncos baggage.

I'm just wondering where our attacking power is going to come from.

How different would it have been if we kicked the field goal in game 1?

[greenant]

How can they seriously think Berrigan offers more off the bench than Matty?

[broke]

They'll get it right some time in the next few years.

It's interesting most NSW coaches thought that Lockyer should have been full back but the Qld heirachy couldn't see it. Maybe we should get a NSW coach next year that doesn't have any Broncos baggage.

i agree totally. to be honest i dont think lockyer should even make the team full stop. but it's pointless crying about it cause it'll never happen until the day he retires. i hope the NSW smash QLD, maybe it'll wake some people up and realise that lockyer is a has been. (thats just my opinion say what you will) and again with JT in half back. sounds like the NSW coaching staff know more than the QLD coaching staff to cause everyone except QLD seems to see the fact that JT isnt a half back and lockyer hasnt impressed me since he played in the test. at full back! :angry:

[Ianc]

i agree totally. to be honest i dont think lockyer should even make the team full stop. but it's pointless crying about it cause it'll never happen until the day he retires. i hope the NSW smash QLD, maybe it'll wake some people up and realise that lockyer is a has been. (thats just my opinion say what you will) and again with JT in half back. sounds like the NSW coaching staff know more than the QLD coaching staff to cause everyone except QLD seems to see the fact that JT isnt a half back and lockyer hasnt impressed me since he played in the test. at full back! :angry:

The NSW coach seems to think he's a halfback:wink:

[LiLMissCandy]

atleast thurston and webb are still on the team

[osg]

In a nutshell....... the Bennett factor still looms large in the QRL boardrooms. I personally think that the board needs sacking regardless of the Game 2 result. Too much stagnating moss in there lacking fresh input.

To Mal Meninga:

You sir are a weak kneed pansy...... grow some nuts, put Lockyer back at 1 FFS...... that would have solved a lot of selection headaches.

My heart bleeds for young Matty Bowen....replaced by a New Zealander....... one that lacks the attacking firepower of Bowen also. The typcasting of running little men out of the backs continues.

[cowboytragic]

How can they seriously think Berrigan offers more off the bench than Matty?

I am flabbergasted that Berrigan retains his bench spot ahead of Bowen. I guess I was resigned to the fact that Bowen was going to lose his starting position (either to Lockey or Hunt) - but I can't believe he is axed altogether... He is a genuine game-breaker who actually puts the oppostion in two minds...

Totally devastated.....

I can't see us getting close to a win (especially with Tate still in the 17 - what's the deal with that!!!). I would have had slater in the mix somewhere...

I do think Core Parker's inclusion is warranted and Carroll is brutal in defence (or at least he used to be!!)...

It's hard enough living in Sydney at SOO time when we lose... but when we concede the game at the selection table - it's just heart-breaking...

But then again - I could be wrong....

[Stido]

QLD SOO 2

Fullback: Karmichael Hunt
Wing: Greg Inglis
Centre: Steven Bell
Centre: Justin Hodges
Wing: Brent Tate
Five-Eighth: Darren Lockyer (c)
Halfback: Johnathan Thurston

Lock: Dallas Johnson
Second Row: Tonie Carroll
Second Row: Carl Webb
Prop: Petero Civoniceva
Hooker: Cameron Smith
Prop: Steve Price

Interchange:
Shaun Berrigan,
Chris Flannery,
Sam Thaiday,
Nate Myles

Coach: Mal Meninga

WTF??????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????:scratchhead: :hammerhead: :scratchhead: :hammerhead:

[beave]

We are going to get whooped royally. at least we got mango and scotty for saturday night, thats one positive people remember that, and to be honest I'm a NTHQLDer before im a QLDer so club footy still means more to me, hehehe. regardless, bowen should have been on the bench slater on tates wing, lockyer fullback, prince half, same $hit what all you guys said. the selectors are shiite

[#CowboyDavid]

I tip Brenton to make his debut in game 3 after Tate has another shocker.

[Ramit]

I tip Brenton to make his debut in game 3 after Tate has another shocker.
He could get a call up for this game as Ingliss will most likely be out with a stress fracture in the back.

[Ramit]

Inglis in serious Origin doubt
By Wayne Heming

QUEENSLAND wing Greg Inglis is in serious doubt for the second State of Origin match against New South Wales because of a back injury.
Selectors were informed the Melbourne teen was suffering a stress fracture, just hours after naming him on the wing for the June 14 match at Suncorp Stadium.
"It's a stress fracture of an old injury," Queensland chairman of selectors Des Morris said today.
"He's in doubt but we won't be making a decision until tomorrow.
"Our team doctor is liaising with Melbourne's team doctor right now.
"They are e-mailing scans and discussing his injury but we won't be making a decision until after we have all the medical opinions."
The injury to Inglis, who made a two-try debut in Origin I in Sydney, is another disruption to the Queensland camp, with injury clouds also hanging over centre Justin Hodges and second rower Tonie Carroll. Penrith fullback Rhys Wesser is believed to be Inglis's shadow player.
Queensland lost the series opener 17-16 in Sydney.

AAP

[The_Darkhorse]

How can they seriously think Berrigan offers more off the bench than Matty?I personally thought Berrigan was close to QLD's best player in game 1.

[brainofmike]

I personally thought Berrigan was close to QLD's best player in game 1.

I know I would rather have one M. Bowen running off the bench for QLD. Even if it is in the 75th minute. :wink:

[Ramit]

I personally thought Berrigan was close to QLD's best player in game 1.
So do I, he played really well.

[LiLMissCandy]

i think i could have put a better origin team together.

[cphil83]

Congrats QLD selectors, you have just killed QLD's chances once again.

[cphil83]

Inglis goooooonnnnneeee.......

Say hello to Mr. Rhys Wesser...

Yep game 3 is really going to be interesting!

[fallen]

So we lacked size and agression in game 1.

to fix it they pick Flannery....FLANNERY???!!!!! No matty scott, no Kaufusi, no shillington, no tronc, but the dynamic flannery..wtf??

And no matty bowen off the bench? where's the strike power gonna come from? petro?

I want Gillmiester in the shed's before the game and tell them they're all a bunch of sooks! Either way, GO THE MAROONS!!!!

[Thommo]

W...T...F :scratchhead:
I have lived to see the day that Queensland has surrendered the Origin before kick-off !!!!:scratchhead:
I am gonna buy a blue jumper and go to the Pub and yell...........go you blues !!!!:clap2:

..This will be a good week for football in NQ............
Origin gone............and if they stick with Muspratt or Smith or both the Cows are goooonnneeee too......!!!

How F#*KIN disapointed can you get..........................
can't wait for the flamin soccer world cup thingy now.................

[#CowboyDavid]

Let's hope we're all wrong and the Maroons thrash them.

[Ianc]

At least Qld is back in familiar territory...underdogs.

[Ramit]

At least Qld is back in familiar territory...underdogs.
No Qld are favourites.

State of Origin II winner
$1.70 Queensland
$2.10 New South Wales

[Ianc]

That'll change in a hurry. I can't see anyone puting money on that team.

[Thommo]

At least Qld is back in familiar territory...underdogs.

Can probably go down a step Ianc.........try hotdogs !!

[RHINO]

spose if u played like complete crap and only lost by a small margin still u would be favourites. But souths have been doin that for most of this year lol

[The_Darkhorse]

New South Wales has gone from State of Origin II betting underdog to favourite with Centrebet.

Graham Murray's series-leading Blues are $1.80 (from $2.20) as Queensland's troubles mount. Queensland are at $2.00.

[Thommo]

Congrats to lillyman !
I wonder though if he will go any better than Matt Scott or Stagg ??
I suppose they have to try something but personally I would have gone for the Bushranger.......or is he not clean enough for Origin :scratchhead:

So what is the team at the moment............
1. Hunt.
2. Mogg.
3. Bell.
4. Hodges.
5. Tate.
6. Lockyer.
7. Thurston.
8. Price.
9. Smith.
10.Civoniceva.
11. Webb.
12. Myles.
13. Johnson.

14. Berrigan.
15. Flannery.
16. Thaiday.
17. Lillyman.

Fatty's nevil's looked much better.................:toofunny:and just for curiosity here is a team made from the blokes who have missed out. Not sure if any of them are injured or suspended but......

1. M Bowen.
2. Slater
3. Tonga.
4. Schifcoske.
5. Wesser.
6. Fien.
7. Prince.
8. Thorn.
9. Payne.
10. Shillington.
11. Parker.
12. Reynoldson.
13. Harrison.

14. Jensen/Marsh/Tim smith.
15. Hennant/ Carlaw/ Stagg.
16. Tronc.
17. Scott.

and thenthere is Hannay,BB,Cooper,Wagon,Tony Martin,Doyle,Czislowski and Heggarty.......


Team 2 to win by 13+............

[The_Darkhorse]

Congrats to lillyman !
I wonder though if he will go any better than Matt Scott or Stagg ??
I suppose they have to try something but personally I would have gone for the Bushranger.......or is he not clean enough for Origin :scratchhead:

So what is the team at the moment............
1. Hunt.
2. Mogg.
3. Bell.
4. Hodges.
5. Tate.
6. Lockyer.
7. Thurston.
8. Price.
9. Smith.
10.Civoniceva.
11. Webb.
12. Myles.
13. Johnson.

14. Berrigan.
15. Flannery.
16. Thaiday.
17. Lillyman.

Fatty's nevil's looked much better.................:toofunny:and just for curiosity here is a team made from the blokes who have missed out. Not sure if any of them are injured or suspended but......

1. M Bowen.
2. Slater
3. Tonga.
4. Schifcoske.
5. Wesser.
6. Fien.
7. Prince.
8. Thorn.
9. Payne.
10. Shillington.
11. Parker.
12. Reynoldson.
13. Harrison.

14. Jensen/Marsh/Tim smith.
15. Hennant/ Carlaw/ Stagg.
16. Tronc.
17. Scott.

and thenthere is Hannay,BB,Cooper,Wagon,Tony Martin,Doyle,Czislowski and Heggarty.......


Team 2 to win by 13+............Been hitting the turps again Thommo?

[broke]

The NSW coach seems to think he's a halfback:wink:

haha good point! :D

[The_Darkhorse]

Great game by schiffcofske today. Should have earned him an origin jersey.

[greenant]

Mmmmm I would like to see him there before Slater, I wonder what the Selectors will do.

[Ianc]

He has to be picked.

[cphil83]

It would be very surprising if they omit O' Donnell from the NSW side for game 3. He was our best player last night for the Cowboys and I think a forward or 2 deserves the chop from last game possibly Brent Kite.

But on a more interesting topic what is the QLD team looking like this time? I reckon:

1. Schifkofske
2. Tate
3. Hodges
4. Berrigan
5. Mogg
6. Lockyer
7. Thurston
8. Price
9. Smith
10. Civoniceva
11. Myles
12. Webb
13. Johnson

14. Bowen
15. Flannery
16. Thaiday
17. Lilyman (heard they might keep him)

[The_Darkhorse]

Toni Caroll will be in there somewhere though

[cphil83]

I don't know he was pretty severely concussed today. That's why I think there was talk Lilyman is still in.

[The_Darkhorse]

says he is expected to be fit on fox sports

[Ianc]

I don't know he was pretty severely concussed today.

Could we tell the difference?

[#CowboyDavid]

Hodges is out injured - what's the chance of a shock callup of Josh Hannay?

[Ianc]

None & Buckleys

[The_Darkhorse]

probably not even that as likely as that

[#CowboyDavid]

Not many choices left for centres.

[#CowboyDavid]

1. Clinton SCHIFCOFSKE Canberra Raiders
2. Brent TATE Brisbane Broncos
3. Justin HODGES Brisbane Broncos
4. Josh HANNAY North QLD Cowboys
5. Adam MOGG Canberra Raiders
6. Darren LOCKYER (c) Brisbane Broncos
7. Johnathan THURSTON North QLD Cowboys
8. Steven PRICE New Zealand Warriors
9. Cameron SMITH Melbourne Storm
10. Petero CIVONICEVA Brisbane Broncos
11. Nate MYLES Bulldogs
12. Carl WEBB North QLD Cowboys
13. Dallas JOHNSON Melbourne Storm

14. Shaun BERRIGAN Brisbane Broncos
15. Chris FLANNERY Sydney Roosters
16. Sam THAIDAY Brisbane Broncos
17. Tonie CARROLL Brisbane Broncos

Coach: Mal MENINGA

[#CowboyDavid]

ONE is no longer the loneliest number for Clinton Schifcofske and Josh Hannay, selected along with the game's most feared hitter, Tonie Carroll, for State of Origin III in Melbourne.

Neither Schifcofske nor Hannay have played in the last three years for the XXXX Queensland Maroons, having previously been members of Origin's infamous 'One Game' club.

Yet on July 5 at Melbourne's Telstra Dome they will have an opportunity to build on their record and promote their future claims in a must-win encounter to decide the series.

Remarkably Hannay, who has played nine Queensland Wizard Cup games this year, was only a week ago being considered for the Queensland Residents team to play a curtain-raiser to the Maroons.

Hannay last played for his state in Game 3 of the 2003 series. Schifcofske last played in Game 1 of the 2002 series.

They will be joined by recalled hitman Carroll, who boasts 14 Origins to his name. He last played in Game 3 of the 2005 series.

The Maroons have been largely forced into changes by injuries, with Steve Bell and Karmichael Hunt unavailable.

[#CowboyDavid]

Congrats Josh on your recall. Hope you have a great game.

[Ianc]

None & Buckleys

Josh Hannay:jawdrop:I stand corrected

[#CowboyDavid]

Hodges ruled out for Maroons June 26, 2006 - 11:48AM

Queensland's State Of Origin injury curse has continued with damaging centre Justin Hodges unavailable for Wednesday week's series decider in Melbourne.

Brisbane's medical staff will inform Queensland selectors of Hodges' unavailability after he injured his ankle and re-tore his hamstring in the Broncos' 16-10 win over Manly at Brookvale Oval yesterday.
Maybe they forgot to tell the Qld selectors.

[Video Ref]

I could't believe it when I saw Josh's name. But he did have a solid game on the weekend.

So with Hodges out, I guess Tate moves to the centres and QLD need another winger.

[Ianc]

Berrigan to centres, Fein to bench.

[Jordan]

Is Ty Williams back this week?

[The_Darkhorse]

"Justin Hodges has been named in the Queensland side but is almost certain to withdraw. The Queensland selectors could possibly be selecting Hodges so that Melbourne duo Billy Slater and Greg Inglis can get a game under their belts before confirming his replacement".

[#CowboyDavid]

"Justin Hodges has been named in the Queensland side but is almost certain to withdraw. The Queensland selectors could possibly be selecting Hodges so that Melbourne duo Billy Slater and Greg Inglis can get a game under their belts before confirming his replacement".
In that case, how about Tybo scores 4 tries on his return for the Cowboys and gets in the team?????? Can dream can't I?

[cphil83]

Well it looks like they did name Hodges:

Origin III Maroons' Team Announced

Monday, June 26, 2006 - 2:20 PM
1. Clinton Schifcofske (Canberra Raiders)
2. Brent Tate (Brisbane Broncos)
3. Justin Hodges (Brisbane Broncos)
4. Josh Hannay (North Qld Cowboys)
5. Adam Mogg (Canberra Raiders)
6. Darren Lockyer (c) (Brisbane Broncos)
7. Johnathan Thurston (North Qld Cowboys)
8. Steven Price (NZ Warriors)
9. Cameron Smith (Melbourne Storm)
10. Petero Civoniceva (Brisbane Broncos)
11. Nate Myles (Bulldogs)
12. Carl Webb (North Qld Cowboys)
13. Dallas Johnson (Melbourne Storm)

Interchange:
14. Shaun Berrigan (Brisbane Broncos)
15. Chris Flannery (Sydney Roosters)
16. Sam Thaiday (Brisbane Broncos)
17. Tonie Carroll (Brisbane Broncos)

COACH: Mal Meninga

[The_Darkhorse]

Well it looks like they did name Hodges:

Yeah cheers scoop

[cphil83]

So if Hodges is out how about they give Singy or Bowman a ring or play Flannery there with Rod Jensen or Lilyman on the bench?

[The_Darkhorse]

if you read the earlier posts you would have seen the extract from the article i posted from rleague.com..........."Justin Hodges has been named in the Queensland side but is almost certain to withdraw. The Queensland selectors could possibly be selecting Hodges so that Melbourne duo Billy Slater and Greg Inglis can get a game under their belts before confirming his replacement".

[Ramit]

Yeah cheers scoop
LOL He's quick

[fallen]

I was startin to think Schifcofske might have to sleep wif one of the selectors to get another run. He's had an awesome season.

Feel for matty again, he's just such a good game breaker, even if he came off the bench..???
I with 'Darkhorse', Hodges is there to leave a spot open for Inglis. If not they'll probably move Berrigan to Centre, and maybe pick Bowen..

[althepcman]

LOL He's quick
The side looks good. I hope Matty plays well this week and gets considered to. :)

[nth_cowboys]

Monday, June 26, 2006 - 2:20 PM

1. Clinton Schifcofske (Canberra Raiders)

2. Brent Tate (Brisbane Broncos)

3. Justin Hodges (Brisbane Broncos)

4. Josh Hannay (North Qld Cowboys)

5. Adam Mogg (Canberra Raiders)

6. Darren Lockyer (c) (Brisbane Broncos)

7. Johnathan Thurston (North Qld Cowboys)

8. Steven Price (NZ Warriors)

9. Cameron Smith (Melbourne Storm)

10. Petero Civoniceva (Brisbane Broncos)

11. Nate Myles (Bulldogs)

12. Carl Webb (North Qld Cowboys)

13. Dallas Johnson (Melbourne Storm)



Interchange:

14. Shaun Berrigan (Brisbane Broncos)

15. Chris Flannery (Sydney Roosters)

16. Sam Thaiday (Brisbane Broncos)

17. Tonie Carroll (Brisbane Broncos)



COACH: Mal Meninga

[Ramit]

Hodges out Wesser in.
Tate to the centres and Wesser on the wing.

[#CowboyDavid]

Hodges out Wesser in.
Tate to the centres and Wesser on the wing.
I feel for Matt Bowen - going from first choice to about 5th in line. Is he really playing that bad????? I don't think so. I think it's just things that were coming off for him last year just aren't quite working out this year, such as his attempted offload to Matt Sing a couple of weeks ago. He'll be back.

[cff]

What the hell is with picking Hannay? He could barely make it into the Cowboys team until Ashley Graham got concussed. Also can't believe Bowen is left out.

[#CowboyDavid]

Josh should be solid in defence and hopefully shut down one of the NSW centres. I think he's been pretty good for us over the last few weeks plus with injuries and retirements, we don't have alot of centres to choose from.

[#CowboyDavid]

* Cowboys forward Matt Scott was yesterday called-up into the Queensland camp as 18th man ahead of tomorrow night's State of Origin decider.

[nq_gurl]

* Cowboys forward Matt Scott was yesterday called-up into the Queensland camp as 18th man ahead of tomorrow night's State of Origin decider.
you beat me to it ... by quite a few hours ;p nah in all seriousness this is awesome for the boy from ilfracombe. is he on standby for carroll or just in general?

[Nrlchick]

TONGA CALLED INTO QLD SIDE
TUESDAY, 4TH JULY, 2006

Mitsubishi Electric Bulldogs centre Willie Tonga has been called into the QLD State of Origin team as a late replacement for an injured Josh Hannay.
Tonga will fly into Melbourne late this afternoon for tomorrow's decider.

http://www.bulldogs.com.au/

[#CowboyDavid]

Commiserations to Josh - anyone know what happened?

[brainofmike]

Matthew Scott has done nothing that deserves a second call-up.

[The_Darkhorse]

he didn't get injured