Official **State Of Origin Thread**

[Mister Wright]

That is huge news

http://foxsports.news.com.au/story/0,8659,15560582-23214,00.html

And good news.

 

[Buddhmaster]

I didn't even know Johns was back, but given what he's done, it's no surprise that he's already back in Origin.

 

[age_master]

yeah he played last weekend

 

[BoyBrumby]

Bit of a kick in the nads for Kimmorley (& Gower too I suppose) for NSW to prefer a 31 year old with dodgy knees who's struggling for match fitness, Joey Johns or not.

 

[Mister Wright]

Bit of a kick in the nads for Kimmorley (& Gower too I suppose) for NSW to prefer a 31 year old with dodgy knees who's struggling for match fitness, Joey Johns or not.

Yeah, let's just hope it doesn't pay off in the end.

 

[Waughney]

Bit of a kick in the nads for Kimmorley (& Gower too I suppose) for NSW to prefer a 31 year old with dodgy knees who's struggling for match fitness, Joey Johns or not.

Johns is about as fit as he's ever been. It is a bit tough on Kimmorley but there's no way I'd have selected Gower.

Love the second quote in your signature by the way

 

[Mister Wright]

Johns is about as fit as he's ever been. It is a bit tough on Kimmorley but there's no way I'd have selected Gower.

Love the second quote in your signature by the way

There's a difference between being fit and match fit, especially for an Origin clash.

 

[Waughney]

No, he's as fit as he's ever been - fitter than when he was playing origin a few years ago. If you mean by match fit that he might be a bit rusty and not fully ready, then yeah.

 

[Mister Wright]

No, he's as fit as he's ever been - fitter than when he was playing origin a few years ago. If you mean by match fit that he might be a bit rusty and not fully ready, then yeah.

That's exactly what I mean, what else would it mean?

 

[Waughney]

Fitness-wise. Take the word literally, he's fit i.e. in good shape.

I didn't realize that by match-fit that you meant that he might be rusty in terms of tackling/kicking or something like that.

 

[Mister Wright]

Fitness-wise. Take the word literally, he's fit i.e. in good shape.

I didn't realize that by match-fit that you meant that he might be rusty in terms of tackling/kicking or something like that.

That's what I meant.

 

[Waughney]

Yeah, I just re-read your first post and realize my mistake

 

[Craig]

There you go - according to Greg Dowling Braith Anasta isn't fit enough to lace Wally Lewis' boots.

This was in reference to South's planned spending spree ($4m five year deal for Anasta and $2m four year deal for Orford).

Good enough for me.

 

[Mister Wright]

Gasnier is in doubt for Origin two with a grade one groin strain. Luke Lewis has been brought in as cover.

Gasnier breaks down

 

[Mister Wright]

Ashley Harrison has been called into the Qld squad as 18th man to cover for any late injuries. Brad Thorn is still no certainty to play on Wednesday night.

 

[Craig]

Gasnier is in doubt for Origin two with a grade one groin strain. Luke Lewis has been brought in as cover.

Gasnier breaks down

Perhaps Ryan Cross was a little bit unlucky not to be picked?

 

[Mister Wright]

Perhaps Ryan Cross was a little bit unlucky not to be picked?

Why? What's he done to deserve selection?

 

[Simon]

Why? What's he done to deserve selection?

plays for the roosters, thats usually enough....

 

[chaminda_00]

plays for the roosters, thats usually enough....

Yeah just like playing for the Broncos is enough to get selection for the Queensland side

 

[Mister Wright]

Yeah just like playing for the Broncos is enough to get selection for the Queensland side

Before Price was out there were more Cowboys then Broncos in the QLD side.