The current core of this Australian team are a collection of footballers that we’ll have been privileged to see, in 20 years. Right now it sucks cos they all Queenslanders, but either way, the people of Canberra will be rejoicing come Friday night; as they have done all year via many events to celebrate the cities centenary. For all the Canberra haters out there, yes I can call it a city and yes it’s more than just the birth place of Brad Haddin, Mark Webber, David Campese and Ricky Stuart… wait… they’re all from Queanbeyan.
There’ll be some fireworks on Friday night
and that is no reference to Fyshwick. Quite the contrary, the natives could get
restless with the likes of Greg Bird and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves both starting
so expect some push and shove early as the Kiwis try to win back some pride. They’ll
come close to winning more than that with Kieran Foran leading the way, but
when JT and Greg Inglis decide enough is enough, Australia win again. Cameron
Smith v Issac Luke a highlight for the second week in a row.
My tip: Kangaroos 24-12
Country Origin v City Origin
Firstly, to address the same boring
questions that arise around this time of year. Yes, City v Country is worth it
and yes, even though we know some players choose R&R over Rep footy, it’s
still an important fixture. Just ask the wonderful people of Mudgee, Albury,
Wollongong and Coffs Harbour. Let’s not completely ignore country NSW and let’s
not completely forget where the vast majority of our 1st grade
footballers come from.
Also, to address the theory that
Queenslanders are laughing at New South Wales for playing this game… Please!…
the day I give a flying footy about a Queenslanders’ opinion will be the day
I….. Sorry... Rep season gets to me.
Sunday afternoon from BCU International
Stadium in Coffs Harbour: What a treat for the people of the North Coast and
what a proud Indigenous history represented by The Gumbaynggirr Nation. Some
big names here and a great reward for the likes of Boyd Cordner and Michael Gordon;
for Adam Reynolds and Jorge Taufua. They are just a few who have been in
blinding form this season and deserve this accolade. Speaking of blinding form,
James Maloney will stand taller than the rest and lead a lightning fast Country
team to victory.
My
tip: Country 30-10
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