NSW Origin Game 1 team predictions

Always one of my fav threads, even if there is nobody around to contribute anymore, much better that McIntyre v Current v Ice Finals system thread.

Who ya got?

I'm amazed he left Klemmer out but has kept Saifit. Klemmer is absolutely proven at this level and Saifiti is just average for mine,shouldn't be there. Angus Crighton back in is a tad odd also. And the weirdest selection is Cameron McInnes, I just don't see where he is required.

The battle for the 6 isthe big one with 3 outstanding 6s inthe side, given that depth,I think it's a clear indication he will run with Wighton in the centres, which I'm fine with, thiughpersonally id have him as the 6. The biggest loss is TTurbo, he is tough to replace.

I'm gonna assume fromthe GF teams the following players will definitly added:
Nathan Cleary
Stephen Crighton
Isaah Yeo
JAC
Dale Finnucane
Ryan Papenhuyzen

Withthe remaining two spots most likely going to either
Api Korosaui
Liam Martin
James Tamou
Moses Leota

I've always felt across the back 5 you simple choose your best 5 players, be they FB Wingers Centre.
My team from the chosen squad would be:

1. Tedesco
2. JAC
3. Stephen Crighton (will be Wighton)
4. Gutherson
5. Papenhuyzen (will be Cotric)
6. Wighton (think it will be Walker)
7. Cleary
8. Paulo
9. Cook
10. RCG
11. Cordner
12. Frizell
13. Yeo

14. Murray
15. Haas
16. JTurbo
17. Final spot would depend on if you want cover in backline, a middle forward, and edge forward or if you want to give Cook a spell and maintain that speed from dummy half, which I like the idea of, so maybe Api K for Me.

I think regardless of result,Fittler will tweak the side for game two.