2024 State of Origin Game 3 - Other Team Lists and Game Discussion

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I wonder if Billy will risk Ponga at centre. Can't be worse than Holmes.
Doubt it. When he started 2023 at 6 and had to defend in the front line, his defensive frailties were exposed numerous times.

Centre on each side is just about the most important position in the backline from a defensive standpoint.
 

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Least Jaidyn Su’A isn’t there that’s a positive
 

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I'm not sure I want our boys playing, seems to be a very high risk of getting injuries in Origin due to the intensity and speed. I'd rather they rest up in preparation for our final 8 games of the regular season which will be the toughest.
 

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Looking at the squad posted in Code Sports, you'd have to think Kurt Capewell is going to have a tough game. It's ok if he replaces himself but he's going to struggle if they need him to replace someone else in the team.
 

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No idea how Fifita doesn’t make the squad.

No one on their bench is an impact player, it’s flat as hell. Slater really has some beef with him.
 

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No idea how Fifita doesn’t make the squad.

No one on their bench is an impact player, it’s flat as hell. Slater really has some beef with him.
Fifita was terrible this week for the Titans. Capewell was close to the best Warriors player this week won’t let anyone down.

I would have picked Welch myself.
 

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NSW forward pack is going to destroy QLD with Haas up front, hard runners Martin and Angus on the edge and Leniu and Barnett on the bench. Jurbo will obviously do all the defense work.

yet QLD will find a way to embarrass NSW , once again.
 

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No Latrell is a massive loss for Blues, he seems to perform better for this sort of games.

Burton really should get a look in. Thank fuck we got the bye this time round
 

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I dont think Watson offers much. There has to be someone better.
 

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I dont think Watson offers much. There has to be someone better.
As a utilty? Name them and don't say Burton. Utility has to be able to cover 9 and no we aren't running Cam Murray at hooker lol
 

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No Latrell is a massive loss for Blues, he seems to perform better for this sort of games.
Huge loss basically an extra 5/8 playing in the centres last game would have set up half of NSW's points in game 2. Whatever option they went with has questions, Best is the safest choice but he can't pass the ball to save his life, Burton hasn't played there in 4 years, and Turbo is a week back from a 2 month layoff. I thought they may have punted on Turbo but it's a gamble with his body
 

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Doubt it. When he started 2023 at 6 and had to defend in the front line, his defensive frailties were exposed numerous times.

Centre on each side is just about the most important position in the backline from a defensive standpoint.
Gagai is a worse defender than Ponga.
 

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Teams updated in OP.

I can't believe that David Fifita didn't make the team.
 

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As a utilty? Name them and don't say Burton. Utility has to be able to cover 9 and no we aren't running Cam Murray at hooker lol
Burton to 6 with Luai to 9 covers hooker. Watson is an average footballer who shouldn't be anywhere near Origin.
 

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Burton to 6 with Luai to 9 covers hooker. Watson is an average footballer who shouldn't be anywhere near Origin.
So you run Luai at 9 who has never played there? That would be more ridiculous than Fittler putting Gutho on the bench or Talakai.

Watson has played everywhere he's the ultimate utility, you either go him or you pick the two hookers in Korisau, they went the utility.
 
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