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In season 2014, there have been plenty of selection surprises that have left NRL fans confused.
Most notably the dropping and overlooking of high-calibre players such as Nathan Merritt, Krisnan Inu, Marika Koroibete and Fui Fui Moi Moi.
Reading through Big League and other rugby league publications, it is always interesting to see the NSW and Queensland Cup teams.
The talent in the NSW Cup is immense. So many players have played first grade and represented their state and/or country.
I have created a team of players who I believe would be able to challenge some NRL sides.
These players have been selected from Round 10 of NSW Cup action.
1. Nathan Gardner (Sharks)
2. Nathan Merritt (Bears)
3. Lote Tuqiri (Bears)
4. Krisnan Inu (Bulldogs)
5. Marika Koroibete (Tigers)
6. Michael Witt (Cutters)
7. Luke Kelly (Magpies)
8. Fui Fui Moi Moi (Magpies)
9. Siliva Havili (Warriors)
10. Mark O’Meley (c) (Wyong)
11. Ben Murdoch-Masila (Tigers)
12. Reni Maitua (Bulldogs)
13. Bryce Cartwright (Panthers)
14. Tom Burgess (Bears)
15. Tom Learoyd Lahrs (Mounties)
16. Matt Hilder (Knights)
17. Kyle Stanley (Cutters)
18. Adam Quinlan (Cutters)
19. Michael Chee Kam (Manly)
20. Dominque Peyroux (Warriors)
Coach: Rick Stone (Knights)
This was a very tough team to narrow down to, especially as the side is missing players such as Mahe Fonua, Kane Evans, Michael Dobson and Sam Williams.
The only player without first grade experience is Bryce Cartwright. Bryce was the 2013 Holden Cup Player of the Year. He is a very good young talent for the Panthers who is unlucky to not have debuted already in 2014, due to niggling injuries.
Only four players in the 17 are without State of Origin or international experience. This is a representation of the quality of depth within the NSW Cup.
What would your team look like?
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