Does Nofoaluma Deserve to Play SOO?

[BornBlack_amp_Gold]

In my opinion nofa is not quite at the standard of origin player. However less talented wingers than him have been picked in the past, Steve Turner and Chris Walker to name but 2 off the top of my head.

the reasoning behind Turners baffling selection from memory was that nsw coach and selectors at the time (bellamy, daley, fulton) thought his inside knowlege of Greg Inglis' game as his club team mate would give him an edge marking up against him on the wing…... the mismatch was every bit as spectacular and hilarious/horrifying as you would expect.

It's actually even more baffling all these years on to think about that one. A player lacking in talent, speed and strength, selected specifically to mark up against a player with all 3 of those traits in abundance...

 

[goldcoast_tiger]

Possibly but there'd have to be a few that were unavailable for that to happen

 

[InBenjiWeTrust]

ATM he is in form winger, and deserves to play rep games, however, I prefer him and other Tigers players (Woods & Tedesco) are not selected or refuse to play in Ch9 Mickey Mouse games.

 

[WestsBenTigers]

ATM he is in form winger, and deserves to play rep games, however, I prefer him and other Tigers players (Woods & Tedesco) are not selected or refuse to play in Ch9 Mickey Mouse games.

Agree!

BTW are fox doing origin this year???

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

Unfortunately for Dave, there's plenty already ahead of him, both incumbents and young blokes earmarked. If he has a stellar year he might come into contention next year or the year after, but he can forget about this year.

Let's not forget Hayne will probably stroll back into the side somehow as well.

 

[TCL]

Does deserve to play, but won't unfortunately for him, but fortunate for us, cause Teddy will most likely be and he makes a great replacement at back.

 

[ricksen]

I think he and Mansour are the best wingers NSW have available.
That said, I don't think Nofa will make it close to NSW selection, as there's a bevy of FBs and centres that will get picked ahead of him.
Wouldn't be surprised with
1\. Tedesco
2\. Mansour (fitness permitting)
3\. Hayne
4\. Dugan
5\. Trbojevic

14\. Moylan

Even then there's the likes of Leilua, Bird, Roberts et al that will also be in the discussion.

 

[Tiger_Watto]

I think he and Mansour are the best wingers NSW have available.
That said, I don't think Nofa will make it close to NSW selection, as there's a bevy of FBs and centres that will get picked ahead of him.
Wouldn't be surprised with
1\. Tedesco
2\. Mansour (fitness permitting)
3\. Hayne
4\. Dugan
5\. Trbojevic

14\. Moylan

Even then there's the likes of Leilua, Bird, Roberts et al that will also be in the discussion.

agreed… But Ferguson will be at #5

Ironically, the NSW Team picks itself this year depending on injury etc. Woods, Tamou, Frizell, Cordner & Merrin are also locked in!

 

[GNR4LIFE]

The way Hayne played the other night, he's no certainty for Origin. But then you never know with Daley.

 

[Guest]

Nofo would handle SOO and his tough running will make very handy metres but Daley will no doubt have someone else in mind being the genius that he is.

 

[Geo]

I think he and Mansour are the best wingers NSW have available.
That said, I don't think Nofa will make it close to NSW selection, as there's a bevy of FBs and centres that will get picked ahead of him.
Wouldn't be surprised with
1\. Tedesco
2\. Mansour (fitness permitting)
3\. Hayne
4\. Dugan
5\. Trbojevic

14\. Moylan

Even then there's the likes of Leilua, Bird, Roberts et al that will also be in the discussion.

agreed… But Ferguson will be at #5

Ironically, the NSW Team picks itself this year depending on injury etc. Woods, Tamou, Frizell, Cordner & Merrin are also locked in!

Why do Queenslanders need to stick their bib in when it comes to NSW selections…Shouldn't they be out scouring New Zealand Fiji Samao England And PNG for a replacement for GI and CP13...

 

[Tiger_Watto]

I think he and Mansour are the best wingers NSW have available.
That said, I don't think Nofa will make it close to NSW selection, as there's a bevy of FBs and centres that will get picked ahead of him.
Wouldn't be surprised with
1\. Tedesco
2\. Mansour (fitness permitting)
3\. Hayne
4\. Dugan
5\. Trbojevic

14\. Moylan

Even then there's the likes of Leilua, Bird, Roberts et al that will also be in the discussion.

agreed… But Ferguson will be at #5

Ironically, the NSW Team picks itself this year depending on injury etc. Woods, Tamou, Frizell, Cordner & Merrin are also locked in!

Why do Queenslanders need to stick their bib in when it comes to NSW selections…Shouldn't they be out scouring New Zealand Fiji Samao England And PNG for a replacement for GI and CP13...

Judging by the past 10 years, Its not as if anyone in NSW has a clue?!

 

[bigsiro]

Agree with below picks

1\. Tedesco
2\. Mansour (fitness permitting)
3\. Hayne
4\. Dugan
5\. Ferguson

Forwards mentioned were definite locks: Woods, Tamou, Frizell, Cordner & Merrin.

Farah probably hooker.

Halves Reynolds and Maloney.

NSW victory. Cool. Glad that's done!

 

[TrueTiger]

I think he and Mansour are the best wingers NSW have available.
That said, I don't think Nofa will make it close to NSW selection, as there's a bevy of FBs and centres that will get picked ahead of him.
Wouldn't be surprised with
1\. Tedesco
2\. Mansour (fitness permitting)
3\. Hayne
4\. Dugan
5\. Trbojevic

14\. Moylan

Even then there's the likes of Leilua, Bird, Roberts et al that will also be in the discussion.

agreed… But Ferguson will be at #5

Ironically, the NSW Team picks itself this year depending on injury etc. Woods, Tamou, Frizell, Cordner & Merrin are also locked in!

Why do Queenslanders need to stick their bib in when it comes to NSW selections…Shouldn't they be out scouring New Zealand Fiji Samao England And PNG for a replacement for GI and CP13...

Judging by the past 10 years, Its not as if anyone in NSW has a clue?!

That's below the belt Watto,some of us do have a clue but aren't allowed to pick the side because of other genius selectors….

 

[TopTiger]

Agree with below picks

1\. Tedesco
2\. Mansour (fitness permitting)
3\. Hayne
4\. Dugan
5\. Ferguson

Forwards mentioned were definite locks: Woods, Tamou, Frizell, Cordner & Merrin.

Farah probably hooker.

Halves Reynolds and Maloney.

NSW victory. Cool. Glad that's done!

I would not right off Pearce as Daley seems to be a big fan but the rest barring injury should be selected!!

 

[ALX22]

I think he and Mansour are the best wingers NSW have available.
That said, I don't think Nofa will make it close to NSW selection, as there's a bevy of FBs and centres that will get picked ahead of him.
Wouldn't be surprised with
1\. Tedesco
2\. Mansour (fitness permitting)
3\. Hayne
4\. Dugan
5\. Trbojevic

14\. Moylan

Even then there's the likes of Leilua, Bird, Roberts et al that will also be in the discussion.

agreed… But Ferguson will be at #5

Ironically, the NSW Team picks itself this year depending on injury etc. Woods, Tamou, Frizell, Cordner & Merrin are also locked in!

Why do Queenslanders need to stick their bib in when it comes to NSW selections…Shouldn't they be out scouring New Zealand Fiji Samao England And PNG for a replacement for GI and CP13...

Are you some kind of dictator or something?

 

[Tigertigertiger]

I'm sure Bob Fulton isn't a part of the NSW selection panel anymore so surely things are looking up

 

[mike]

Nofoaluma will be one of the 1st blokes picked for Qld now Inglis is out

You're a funny man Happy.

 

[happy_tiger]

Nofoaluma will be one of the 1st blokes picked for Qld now Inglis is out

You're a funny man Happy.

I know Mike ,its called genetics :wink:

 

[everett8]

Nofoaluma has the ability to take the next step but still needs to work on his defence.

Wouldn't let anyone done and would have company with Teddy and Woods in the side.