The NSW State of Origin selectors have taken a massive gamble for the 2009 series, throwing 8 new faces into the side and leaving out the likes of Michael Ennis and Anthony Laffranchi, two players that many felt just had to be there.
Terry Campese gets his shot in the halves and Knights flanker James McManus continues his rise to the top of the Rugby League ranks. Justin Poore was a surprise selection on the interchange bench and Panthers livewire Michael Jennings made himself a no-brainer selection after continued good form for his club side.
1. Kurt Gidley
2. Jarryd Hayne
3. Jamie Lyon
4. Michael Jennings
5. James McManus
6. Terry Campese
7. Peter Wallace
8. Luke Bailey
9. Robbie Farah
10. Brent Kite
11. Luke O’Donnell
12. Ben Creagh
13. Paul Gallen
14. Craig Wing
15. Justin Poore
16. Michael Weyman
17. Glenn Stewart
yeah that’s good. Now the Maroons are going to crunch them,
oke kets
that was a terrible choice u didnt evan have the australian backrow in the squad.i could do a better job picking.no wonder we cant beat Queensland
Not so sure guys. Side is picked on form, not reputation. I am a Queensland supporter and this side worries me!
Not sure but we’ll see tonight. Iam always blue no matter what. GO BLUES!!