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Thurston ruled out of Four Nations
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AAP
11:11am Wed 08th October, 2014
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Johnathan Thurston has been ruled out of Australia's Four Nations campaign with a shoulder injury.
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Thurston joins a long line of Kangaroos who will miss the six-week tournament, beginning in Brisbane on October 25.
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The Cowboys confirmed on Wednesday that Thurston had withdraw from the Kangaroos squad to be named on Monday.
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"It was a really difficult decision to have to make but in the end, the doctor really took it out of my hands when I saw him yesterday," Thurston said in a statement.
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"You never want to miss playing rep footy, and I'm very proud of my record in that area, but this time there's no other option.
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"I'd like to wish the Kangaroos all the best for the Four Nations.
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"I'll definitely be watching every match they play and cheering them on."
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Thurston joins incumbents Billy Slater (shoulder), Darius Boyd (depression), Brett Morris (shoulder), Matt Scott (shoulder), Nate Myles (biceps), Paul Gallen (drugs ban) and James Tamou (neck) as confirmed withdrawals.
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Justin Hodges, Josh Dugan, Trent Merrin, Will Hopoate and Andrew Fifita are also unavailable.
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The omissions will open the way for a number of rookies to make their Test debuts.
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Australia begin their Four Nations campaign against New Zealand at Suncorp Stadium on October 25, in a double header opening which also includes the Samoa v England Test.
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The final is in Wellington on November 15.
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The Kiwis are not without their problems either. South Sydney rake Issac Luke will miss the opening game through suspension.
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Luke missed the April Test with a shoulder injury and is eligible for New Zealand's second Four Nations game against Samoa in Whangarei on November 1.
http://www.nrl.com/thurston-ruled-out-of-four-nations/tabid/10874/newsid/82439/default.aspx
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AAP
11:11am Wed 08th October, 2014
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Johnathan Thurston has been ruled out of Australia's Four Nations campaign with a shoulder injury.
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Thurston joins a long line of Kangaroos who will miss the six-week tournament, beginning in Brisbane on October 25.
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The Cowboys confirmed on Wednesday that Thurston had withdraw from the Kangaroos squad to be named on Monday.
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"It was a really difficult decision to have to make but in the end, the doctor really took it out of my hands when I saw him yesterday," Thurston said in a statement.
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"You never want to miss playing rep footy, and I'm very proud of my record in that area, but this time there's no other option.
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"I'd like to wish the Kangaroos all the best for the Four Nations.
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"I'll definitely be watching every match they play and cheering them on."
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Thurston joins incumbents Billy Slater (shoulder), Darius Boyd (depression), Brett Morris (shoulder), Matt Scott (shoulder), Nate Myles (biceps), Paul Gallen (drugs ban) and James Tamou (neck) as confirmed withdrawals.
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Justin Hodges, Josh Dugan, Trent Merrin, Will Hopoate and Andrew Fifita are also unavailable.
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The omissions will open the way for a number of rookies to make their Test debuts.
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Australia begin their Four Nations campaign against New Zealand at Suncorp Stadium on October 25, in a double header opening which also includes the Samoa v England Test.
>
The final is in Wellington on November 15.
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The Kiwis are not without their problems either. South Sydney rake Issac Luke will miss the opening game through suspension.
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Luke missed the April Test with a shoulder injury and is eligible for New Zealand's second Four Nations game against Samoa in Whangarei on November 1.
http://www.nrl.com/thurston-ruled-out-of-four-nations/tabid/10874/newsid/82439/default.aspx
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Great chance for Woods to impress and grab a starting spotin light of all the injuries.
Was surprised not to see Mitch Pearce in there. His last couple of months have been very impressive.
He'd have to get a call up now that Thurstons out wouldn't he.
At present he's my NSW no 7 for 2015\. Funny how things turn around, couldn't wait to get rid of him in recent years.
Good luck Woodsy, would be a well deserved end to a good year for him personally.
He'd have to get a call up now that Thurstons out wouldn't he.
At present he's my NSW no 7 for 2015\. Funny how things turn around, couldn't wait to get rid of him in recent years.
Good luck Woodsy, would be a well deserved end to a good year for him personally.
tig_prmz
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so thurston gone,
dce and cronk in the halves
farah, hunt, gidley and pearce to fight it out for the bench spot coz we all know sheensy wont roll with 4 forwards on da bench.
dce and cronk in the halves
farah, hunt, gidley and pearce to fight it out for the bench spot coz we all know sheensy wont roll with 4 forwards on da bench.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/johnathan-thurston-says-withdrawing-from-kangaroos-squad-was-his-toughest-decision/story-fni3fbgz-1227084249577
Robbie Farah is in debate with the Wests Tigers over his availability.
Interesting tidbit in the Thurston article
Robbie Farah is in debate with the Wests Tigers over his availability.
Interesting tidbit in the Thurston article
happy_tiger
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Sheens has taken over the PM XIII side
Laurie Daley has come home for a family emergency
Laurie Daley has come home for a family emergency
tig_prmz
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not letting players play rep footy at whichever level is just plain stupid imo.
innsaneink
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Yeh thats right lets put two & two together over a 12 word par and come up with 37
tig_prmz
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The Australian Rugby League Commission has today selected the following players to represent the Holden Kangaroos in the Four Nations tournament.
Ten players have been selected to make their Test debuts in the tournament, which begins with a double header at Suncorp Stadium on October 25.
“We have a really good blend of experience and youth,” Holden Kangaroos coach Tim Sheens said. “The positive for me is the experience that even the debutants have. We have a high proportion of State of Origin representatives and premiership winners and they all deserve to wear the jumper.”
Player (NRL Club/Junior Club)
Greg Bird (Gold Coast Titans/West Maitland Red Dogs/ Maitland Pumpkin Pickers)
Daly Cherry-Evans (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles/Mackay Brothers)
Boyd Cordner (Sydney Roosters/Old Bar Pirates)
Cooper Cronk (Melbourne Storm/Souths Acacia)
Robbie Farah (Wests Tigers/Enfield Federals/Leichhardt Wanderers)
Aidan Guerra (Sydney Roosters/Townsville Brothers)
Jarryd Hayne (Parramatta Eels/East Campbelltown Eagles/Cabramatta)
Ryan Hoffman (Melbourne Storm/Campbelltown Collegians)
Ben Hunt Brisbane (Broncos/Blackwater Crushers)
Greg Inglis (South Sydney Rabbitohs/Bowraville Tigers)
Josh Jackson (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs/Gulgong Terriers/Mudgee Dragons)
Michael Jennings (Sydney Roosters/St Marys/West City Tigers)
Alex Johnston (South Sydney Rabbitohs/La Perouse Panthers)
David Klemmer (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs/All Saints)
Josh Mansour (Penrith Panthers/St Johns/Kingsgrove Colts)
Sione Mata’utia (Newcastle Knights/Raymond Terrace/South Newcastle)
Josh Papalii (Canberra Raiders/Logan Brothers)
Corey Parker (Brisbane Broncos/Logan Brothers)
Beau Scott (Newcastle Knights/Picton Magpies)
Cameron Smith © (Melbourne Storm/Logan Brothers)
Sam Thaiday (Brisbane Broncos/Townsville Brothers)
Daniel Tupou (Sydney Roosters/Berala Bears/Guildford Owls)
Dylan Walker (South Sydney Rabbitohs/Mascot Jets)
Aaron Woods (Wests Tigers/Leichhardt Juniors)
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Congrats robbie and woodsy. Klemmer and woods the only specialist props that I can see. Others like pappali and Parker might slot in there.
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Ten players have been selected to make their Test debuts in the tournament, which begins with a double header at Suncorp Stadium on October 25.
“We have a really good blend of experience and youth,” Holden Kangaroos coach Tim Sheens said. “The positive for me is the experience that even the debutants have. We have a high proportion of State of Origin representatives and premiership winners and they all deserve to wear the jumper.”
Player (NRL Club/Junior Club)
Greg Bird (Gold Coast Titans/West Maitland Red Dogs/ Maitland Pumpkin Pickers)
Daly Cherry-Evans (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles/Mackay Brothers)
Boyd Cordner (Sydney Roosters/Old Bar Pirates)
Cooper Cronk (Melbourne Storm/Souths Acacia)
Robbie Farah (Wests Tigers/Enfield Federals/Leichhardt Wanderers)
Aidan Guerra (Sydney Roosters/Townsville Brothers)
Jarryd Hayne (Parramatta Eels/East Campbelltown Eagles/Cabramatta)
Ryan Hoffman (Melbourne Storm/Campbelltown Collegians)
Ben Hunt Brisbane (Broncos/Blackwater Crushers)
Greg Inglis (South Sydney Rabbitohs/Bowraville Tigers)
Josh Jackson (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs/Gulgong Terriers/Mudgee Dragons)
Michael Jennings (Sydney Roosters/St Marys/West City Tigers)
Alex Johnston (South Sydney Rabbitohs/La Perouse Panthers)
David Klemmer (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs/All Saints)
Josh Mansour (Penrith Panthers/St Johns/Kingsgrove Colts)
Sione Mata’utia (Newcastle Knights/Raymond Terrace/South Newcastle)
Josh Papalii (Canberra Raiders/Logan Brothers)
Corey Parker (Brisbane Broncos/Logan Brothers)
Beau Scott (Newcastle Knights/Picton Magpies)
Cameron Smith © (Melbourne Storm/Logan Brothers)
Sam Thaiday (Brisbane Broncos/Townsville Brothers)
Daniel Tupou (Sydney Roosters/Berala Bears/Guildford Owls)
Dylan Walker (South Sydney Rabbitohs/Mascot Jets)
Aaron Woods (Wests Tigers/Leichhardt Juniors)
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Congrats robbie and woodsy. Klemmer and woods the only specialist props that I can see. Others like pappali and Parker might slot in there.
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tig_prmz
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@Sabre said:
I was thinking the same but then I thought who would they have picked??
Has sione even played 5 nrl games? Johnstons played like 20, walker has only played 1 season and Klemmer is barely in the top 4 props at his own club.
Was Crocker injured? GeeZe that guy deserves a chance. So did will chambers, Tim lafai? Idris? Mead, Gordon. It's a kick in the guts to the players who've been playing for years IMO.
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There are plenty of props ahead of Klemmer, including Josh McGuire and Lillyman who should certainly be in front of him.
Hunt goes alright but there is no way he is good enough to be playing for Australia.
There's no way Mata'utia or Walker will even get a game surely?
I don't mind Johnstone's selection, the kid has enormous ability.
Hunt goes alright but there is no way he is good enough to be playing for Australia.
There's no way Mata'utia or Walker will even get a game surely?
I don't mind Johnstone's selection, the kid has enormous ability.
I think this is the best side we could put out:
1\. Hayne
2\. Mansour
3\. Inglis
4\. Jennings
5\. Johnstone
6\. Cherry-Evans
7\. Cronk
8\. Woods
9\. Smith
10\. Papalii
11\. Scott
12\. Guerra
13\. Bird
14\. Farah
15\. Hoffman
16\. Thaiday
17\. Parker
There are players out of their regular position (Papalii at prop but he played there in the PM's XIII) and Johnstone is on his non-preferred wing but I think this is the best we can do with a poorly selected squad. I believe Farah offers much more off the bench than Hunt does.
1\. Hayne
2\. Mansour
3\. Inglis
4\. Jennings
5\. Johnstone
6\. Cherry-Evans
7\. Cronk
8\. Woods
9\. Smith
10\. Papalii
11\. Scott
12\. Guerra
13\. Bird
14\. Farah
15\. Hoffman
16\. Thaiday
17\. Parker
There are players out of their regular position (Papalii at prop but he played there in the PM's XIII) and Johnstone is on his non-preferred wing but I think this is the best we can do with a poorly selected squad. I believe Farah offers much more off the bench than Hunt does.
