It's a pity for NSW, but not for the Dogs, that he won't be selected for Origin..The way he is playing now: finally running from dummy half, deft short kicks, selective long kicks, excellent service from the ruck, superb mature leadership and finally controlled aggression..these are all great attributes that would benefit the Blues greatly (and its not just the return of the Bulldogs big boppers as to why he's doing this he didn't do this last year when they played). What a pity he wasn't showing as much of these skills when he was selected (not to say he didn't do well at certain times..I loved watching him in rep matches)..In particular not having pocessed the great maturity he has gained under Hasler and being captain of Canterbury..gee that would've served him unbelievably well in the electric atmosphere of interstate matches.
I hope he gets another chance to play for NSW because its gotta be said everytime he goes up against the incumbent blues hooker, 8 out of 10 times he outplays him!
Anyway the NSW loss will be the Doggies AND Queenslands gain!