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Luke Keary axed as Blues make SIX changes for do or die Origin II clash

Luke Keary axed as Blues make SIX changes for do-or-die Origin II clash

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Luke Keary has been axed in a NSW shake-up as Brad Fittler unveiled his 21-man squad for his side’s must-win Origin II clash with Queensland.
Keary has been dropped to the reserves, while the forward pack and bench has undergone a make-over for the ANZ Stadium clash on Wednesday night.

“James Tedesco has taken over as captain after Boyd Cordner made the decision to leave camp following a knock in Game One in Adelaide,” the Blues said in a statement.

NSW BLUES TEAM GAME II

1. James Tedesco (c) (Sydney Roosters)

2. Daniel Tupou (Sydney Roosters)

3. Clint Gutherson (Parramatta Eels)

4. Jack Wighton (Canberra Raiders)

5. Josh Addo-Carr (Melbourne Storm)

6. Cody Walker (South Sydney Rabbitohs)

7. Nathan Cleary (Penrith Panthers)

8. Daniel Saifiti (Newcastle Knights)

9. Damien Cook (South Sydney Rabbitohs)

10. Payne Haas (Brisbane Broncos)

11. Angus Crichton (Sydney Roosters)

12. Tyson Frizell (St George Illawarra Dragons)

13. Jake Trbojevic (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles)

14. Dale Finucane (Melbourne Storm)

15. Junior Paulo (Parramatta Eels)

16. Nathan Brown (Parramatta Eels)

17. Isaah Yeo (Penrith Panthers)

18. Luke Keary (Sydney Roosters)

19. Reagan Campbell-Gillard (Parramatta Eels)

20. Cameron McInnes (St George Illawarra Dragons)

21. Stephen Crichton (Penrith Panthers)

 

[40 nil]

Brad Fittler unveiled his 21-man squad

I'm not sold on the make up of the starting 17. Maybe Fittler will make further changes? I hope he can rev the team up to play Origin football this time. Last game they played like an out of form club side. If the forwards dig in & the halves click, there is the possibility of a much improved performance.

 

[Eagle Eyes]

How bout Jake T belts DCE and harrasses him the whole game, would like to see that! Thats what locks should be doing to opposition half backs, give it to him!

 

[Cliffymagic]

Don't want to bag whighton and gutho.but how about picking the best centres that played all year. Same for every position. The best players in each position should be rewarded.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Don't want to bag whighton and gutho.but how about picking the best centres that played all year. Same for every position. The best players in each position should be rewarded.

Lomax should be there instead of the Queen

 

[The '47ers]

What's everyone's (NSW) thoughts on Walker at 6?!
As a Queerlander I don't care, but not sure he's the answer

 

[Bring back the.... Biff?]

NSW have such a ****e mentality. Cull Frizell, Cordner, Papenhouzen in. Didn’t watch close enough but how did gutho go?

He played like a deer in headlights. Totally out of his depth and out played by Capewell who is a 2nd rower that played center in the night. The "Queen" got face palmed and left behind like a used tampon while Capewell ran down the sideline and put in a kick for the Brimson try. Capewell also smashed him into the ground with a big hit and Capewell intercepted one of his offloads. Got 4 in the player ratings

 

[Bring back the.... Biff?]

What's everyone's (NSW) thoughts on Walker at 6?!
As a Queerlander I don't care, but not sure he's the answer

I think he needs to be there.. he was the best player at seasons end and keary was losing form. If the blues played him from the get go they would of creamed them. In saying that cleary hasnt done much if you look at his stats.
0 try assits
0 linebreak assits
I think 0 tries

Hes a passenger atm and needs to do something. Still a kid but its origin

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Dunamis Liu is in the QLD run on side , yes it’s starting to not look like Origin at all.

 

[Bring back the.... Biff?]

could it be Jake will be made captain can’t really think of anyone else.

Tedesco id say.. but jake as captain would be really great for the guy. Maybe even finucane but hes on the bench

 

[wedgetail eagle]

What's everyone's (NSW) thoughts on Walker at 6?!
As a Queerlander I don't care, but not sure he's the answer

Walker might work better with Cookie Monster, being a Rabbitohs team mate.

 

[Bring back the.... Biff?]

If it was upto me the back 7 would be
1. Teddy
2. Nofoluma (beast)
3. Lomax (had a superb season)
4. Stephen Crichton (center of the year)
5. Ado Carr (GF winner)
6. Wighton (5/8th of the year & dally m)
7. Cleary (halfback of the year)

Not playing fullbacks in the centers over actual great centers and same JW. Blind freddy thinks gutto can emulate our turbo and just slot into centers. The queen got owned by a 2nd rower.. lomax would of creamed the poor guy. Alas gutto is still in there and so is wighton. But no Brimson for qld... i thought he was quite good in debut.

Ps i just figured out who will be captain for the blues.. freddy will choose Clinton Gutherson. He is parra's captain.. oh boy

 

[Leader of the Flock]

NSW BLUES TEAM GAME II

1. James Tedesco (c) (Sydney Roosters)

2. Daniel Tupou (Sydney Roosters)

3. Clint Gutherson (Parramatta Eels)

4. Jack Wighton (Canberra Raiders)

5. Josh Addo-Carr (Melbourne Storm)

6. Cody Walker (South Sydney Rabbitohs)

7. Nathan Cleary (Penrith Panthers)

8. Daniel Saifiti (Newcastle Knights)

9. Damien Cook (South Sydney Rabbitohs)

10. Payne Haas (Brisbane Broncos)

11. Angus Crichton (Sydney Roosters)

12. Tyson Frizell (St George Illawarra Dragons)

13. Jake Trbojevic (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles)

14. Dale Finucane (Melbourne Storm)

15. Junior Paulo (Parramatta Eels)

16. Nathan Brown (Parramatta Eels)

17. Isaah Yeo (Penrith Panthers)

18. Luke Keary (Sydney Roosters)

19. Reagan Campbell-Gillard (Parramatta Eels)

20. Cameron McInnes (St George Illawarra Dragons)

21. Stephen Crichton (Penrith Panthers)

For mine:

Outs

Gutherson
Frizell

Change of position

Wighton to 5/8

In

Stephen Crichton & Lomax as centers
Finucane & Yeo 2nd row

Bench

Walker( back to the bench)
Brown
Campbell-Gillard
Angus Crichton(back to the bench)

Sorry ‘Biff, we posted at the same time; our backs are almost the same; is Nofoluma in the squad?

 

[HoldenV8]

I see Keary has been dropped by Fittler.

On Wednesday night, while the NSW halves were completely outplayed by DCE and Munster, I honestly thought Keary at least ran the ball more and tried to create more opportunities. Cleary basically did nothing but catch and pass or catch and kick. Like most of his time in big games such as Origins or the Grand Final, he went missing.

Cleary has basically become the new Mitchell Pearce for NSW. Can and will go missing in games, get outplayed by his 5/8 ... but he keeps his spot while the pivot gets dumped.

 

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Never seen this before. Funny as f@@k

 

[Bring back the.... Biff?]

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Never seen this before. Funny as f@@k

Hahahahaha im watching Seinfeld right now. Poor Laurie he's so awkward

 

[Bring back the.... Biff?]

NSW BLUES TEAM GAME II

1. James Tedesco (c) (Sydney Roosters)

2. Daniel Tupou (Sydney Roosters)

3. Clint Gutherson (Parramatta Eels)

4. Jack Wighton (Canberra Raiders)

5. Josh Addo-Carr (Melbourne Storm)

6. Cody Walker (South Sydney Rabbitohs)

7. Nathan Cleary (Penrith Panthers)

8. Daniel Saifiti (Newcastle Knights)

9. Damien Cook (South Sydney Rabbitohs)

10. Payne Haas (Brisbane Broncos)

11. Angus Crichton (Sydney Roosters)

12. Tyson Frizell (St George Illawarra Dragons)

13. Jake Trbojevic (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles)

14. Dale Finucane (Melbourne Storm)

15. Junior Paulo (Parramatta Eels)

16. Nathan Brown (Parramatta Eels)

17. Isaah Yeo (Penrith Panthers)

18. Luke Keary (Sydney Roosters)

19. Reagan Campbell-Gillard (Parramatta Eels)

20. Cameron McInnes (St George Illawarra Dragons)

21. Stephen Crichton (Penrith Panthers)

For mine:

Outs

Gutherson
Frizell

Change of position

Wighton to 5/8

In

Stephen Crichton & Lomax as centers
Finucane & Yeo 2nd row

Bench

Walker( back to the bench)
Brown
Campbell-Gillard
Angus Crichton(back to the bench)

Sorry ‘Biff, we posted at the same time; our backs are almost the same; is Nofoluma in the squad?

No he isnt but id have him. Guy was much better than tupou this season.

 

[wombatgc]

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He played like a deer in headlights. Totally out of his depth and out played by Capewell who is a 2nd rower that played center in the night. The "Queen" got face palmed and left behind like a used tampon while Capewell ran down the sideline and put in a kick for the Brimson try. Capewell also smashed him into the ground with a big hit and Capewell intercepted one of his offloads. Got 4 in the player ratings

That’s gold Biff. My daughter was even worried I’d gone over to the dark side with my sudden love for Capewell. Imo he turned the game for the qlders. I bet he hasn’t got 18 on his back next Wednesday.

 

[wombatgc]

Don't want to bag whighton and gutho.but how about picking the best centres that played all year. Same for every position. The best players in each position should be rewarded.

You’re not bagging anyone @Cliffymagic . A fullback and 5/8 in the centres is a joke.

 

[Bring back the.... Biff?]

That’s gold Biff. My daughter was even worried I’d gone over to the dark side with my sudden love for Capewell. Imo he turned the game for the qlders. I bet he hasn’t got 18 on his back next Wednesday.

He definitely did! And yes he will wear the number 3 or 4