Scratchie Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Well, considering the talent that we have in this state, how the hell do we consistently lose so many games over the last 10 years??? Is it the coaching or the selections??? I'm a massive league fan but I'm starting to be really dejected by the lack of effort and commitment by the NSW side. Bring back the "cattle dog@". At least if we can't win the game, we can win the fight! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harold Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I fell asleep in the middle of it. Which is of course why I am awake now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bessell1955 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Scratchie, Queensland had kept the basically same team for a number of years. They know each others plays and have developed a deep understanding of each other. On the other hand NSW have chopped and changed their players to the extent that the players do not have an opportunity to develop this understanding. Queensland appear to have a greater sense of pride and loyalty for their own team. How many times have come back from a losing position to win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rah Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I agree Scratchie. Something is missing. With some of the big names not returning next year might make all the difference though. Here's hoping. Cheers Tara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mullatt Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Queensland has been blessed over many years with outstanding playmakers........JT, Cronk, Lockyer, Wally, Alfie etc. Unfortunately the Blues have had 'good' playmakers, but not outstanding, particularly in recent years. Thats where I believe the big difference is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaners Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I think QLD just have more passion and pride in wearing the jumper.Before the game you can see QLD jumping out of their skins in the warm up area in the change rooms while NSW just sort of walk around looking lost.I cant see NSW wining in the near future.NSW need to bring in some of the old timers in to camp to fire them up and talk about the history of the game.QLD always talk about Arthur Beetson and Wally Lewis,who do NSW talk about????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapo Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Qld are just a better side. Hard to beat a team of champions. We'll get our turn again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harold Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 If you just rattle off the names you get Inglis, Cronk, Thurston etc. it really is quite clear why they keep winning. I think we need to clean everyone out and start again. Hopefully some of their super stars will retire soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Being up here in Qld at the present time, there are plenty of cocky maroon bastards about. The same happened with our cricket time for a while, for a period there swapping players all the time and they did not have time to gel with each other. Same happens with the League team. As I am typing this, that cocky 'Fatty' on the footy show is bragging about the win. Should return to some wins when the older maroons retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDory Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 A small twist on this post. Yowie is in QLD. Raiders go to the Hacking. There are fish ready to be caught that he hasn't eaten. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 A small twist on this post. Yowie is in QLD. Raiders go to the Hacking. There are fish ready to be caught that he hasn't eaten. JD Please explain JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDory Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Better said If Yowie is not catching every fish in that river because he's in QLD, there is 1/2 a chance for others to get in before him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam bros Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 How can any blues halves pairing possibly compete with the likes of Thurston and Cronk?? Its a very embarrassing and sad time to be a NSW supporter I think we just have to wait until there big names retire before we have a chance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Incredible Hull Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) Did you guys watch the footy show? Paul Harragon pretty much summed it up really well. Blues squad has changed so much... that its like most of the teams at the beginning of year with new players that haven't gel-ed yet. And each year they keep changing the squad which makes it even worse. NRL is a team sport, its not like the NBA where you have 1 ball hog who scores 50 points a game to carry the team. Blues recruited 6 ball hogs this year. Edited June 24, 2016 by The Incredible Hull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Better said If Yowie is not catching every fish in that river because he's in QLD, there is 1/2 a chance for others to get in before him. I told the fish that if the boat offering baits is one does not fish in the Hacking very often, stay away from it and wait for me to return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDory Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I told the fish that if the boat offering baits is one does not fish in the Hacking very often, stay away from it and wait for me to return. Yeh Dave Your down they that often. I'm sure you know them on a first name basis. Can you please have a kind word for me next time I visit the Hacking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakey55 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 What do you believe should be the new BLUES team to go forward FULLBACK tedesco WING Michael Gordon CENTRE jarrod Croker CENTRE josh Dugan WING mansor FIVE EIGHTH Maloney HALF Chad Townsend LOCK clemer SECOND ROW Lewis SECOND ROW beau Scott FRONT ROW fifita HOOKER farah FRONT ROW tamoa BENCH josh Reynolds BENCH Shannon Boyd BENCH frisell BENCH boyd cordner COACH craig Bellamy Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locodave Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Been watching the footy show lately and I know its all about fun etc but when they went to the Blues camp and started asking questions about State of Origin - there is no way I would be mucking around if I took it seriously. You look at the greats, Ali, Kobe Bryant, Jordan (bball fan) you don't see them muck around until they win. Just my 2c - different mindset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 Sorry shakey, just realised I edited your post not quoted it! That's my team anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam bros Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 What do you believe should be the new BLUES team to go forward FULLBACK tedesco WING Michael Gordon CENTRE jarrod Croker CENTRE josh Dugan WING mansor FIVE EIGHTH Maloney HALF Chad Townsend LOCK clemer SECOND ROW Lewis SECOND ROW beau Scott FRONT ROW fifita HOOKER farah FRONT ROW tamoa BENCH josh Reynolds BENCH Shannon Boyd BENCH frisell BENCH boyd cordner COACH craig Bellamy Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Why would you put josh reynolds there, they dont need another halfback in the team Surely that spot should be for another forward (which is where the game is usually won) or a better utility player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 Why would you put josh reynolds there, they dont need another halfback in the team Surely that spot should be for another forward (which is where the game is usually won) or a better utility player. True Sam! But Reynolds is a grub and built for origin! Take out Chad Townsend then, move Maloney to half, Reynolds to five eight and ok I'll let Gallen play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakey55 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Sorry shakey, just realised I edited your post not quoted it! That's my team anyway!no probs scratching.Just interested to see what others think Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakey55 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) Here is my team ORIGIN TEAM: FULLBACK: JAMES TADESCO (Wests) WING: MICHAEL GORDON (Parramatta) CENTRE: JOSH DUGGAN (St George/Illawarra) CENTRE: TOM TRBOJEVIC (Manly) WING: JOSH MANSOUR (Penrith) FIVE EIGHTH: JACK BIRD (Cronulla) HALFBACK: CHAD TOWNSEND (Cronulla) LOCK: DAVID CLEMER (Canterbury) SECOND ROW: WADE GRAHAM (Cronulla) SECOND ROW: TYSON FRIZELL (St George/Illawarra) FRONT ROW: AARON WOODS (Wests) HOOKER: MITCH REIN (St George/Illawarra) FRONT ROW: PAUL GALLEN (Cronulla) BENCH: ANDREW FIFITA (Cronulla) BENCH: BRYCE CARTWRIGHT (Penrith) BENCH: DYLAN WALKER (Manly) BENCH: BOYD CORDNER (Easts) COACH: CRAIG BELLAMY (Melbourne) There obviously many other plays knocking on the door. This I believe has a sprinkling of new exciting plays that may just be the beginning of a new era. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited June 28, 2016 by shakey55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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