Gold Coast’s 30-10 loss to Manly will have done nothing for the mindset of NSW State of Origin coach Laurie Daley’s head as Jarryd Hayne was outgunned in the centres.
In his last NRL match before Origin teams are announced on Monday, Hayne had his worst performance since his returning from injury a month ago.
Manly targeted the Titans left edge of Hayne and Dale Copley in their win on Saturday night to great effect with three tries coming through the work of Manly’s Dylan Walker and Akuila Uate.
Hayne mistimed rushes at Manly’s line leaving his teammate Copley stranded to deal with the oncoming Walker and Uate.
“Jarryd was too tight at times, they could have scored another try when Dylan skinned him on the inside and he offloaded it to his winger but he put it down,” Titans coach Neil Henry said.
“Certainly some decision making around our edges need to improve.”
Decisions need to be made across all fronts at the Gold Coast with Hayne’s poor performance in the centres prompting calls he should return back to his preferred position of fullback.
Former Queensland representative Darryl Broham took to social media to question why Hayne is playing in the centres.
Hayne was pushed into the centres after his six weeks on the sidelines with an ankle injury due to the impressive form of Tyrone Roberts and to provide a bigger body in defence.
Henry has reiterated multiple times that Hayne’s move to the centres is for the benefit of the team and could be be the same reasoning if earns selection for NSW.
Laurie Daley is likely to use Hanye in the centres for his NSW Origin side with incumbent Blues fullback James Tedesco set to retain the No1. jersey.
Squidward
Roar Rookie
You're sending mixed messages
steveng
Roar Rookie
Carlos, I like your selection(s) but especially James Roberts! Who should be a 'CERTANTY' to make this NSW SOO side, if he's not picked then there is something very wrong with the selection process and I'll give it up barracking for the blues!
Jara W
Guest
No they don't. Plus he's way out of form. Brett Morris is defs the safe option. Same with Frizell. Been pretty quiet lately. Just don't know that there's room for him in 17. Deadset. Some of these guys would drop Thurston cause he missed a conversion the week before.
William Dalton Davis
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All I know is that NSW have enough form specialist players to select an exciting but reliable team. B Morris, Bird, Roberts, uate and Walker are all in form and all fit to fire. Roberts imo is right up there as one of the form players in the NRL. If he isn't chosen then form counts for absolutely nothing.
Big Daddy
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Carlos, That's pretty spot on.
The Spectator
Guest
I agree but he is injured atm and his form is dubious.
Carlos
Guest
For the left side wing / centre it seems like our best options in Latrell Mitchell, Dugan and Tom Turbo are all injured. I thought BMorris was great against the roosters yesterday and I would pick him ahead of Hayne right now. Centre has to be Bird. Right side I would have Roberts and Ferguson. After yesterday's game Sterlo all but confirmed Pearce would be the half which I think is a mistake. Sure he's playing well but the whole Pearce redemption story is a distraction. Also I can't believe with the options we have in the front row that Woods is still being considered. The team I would like them to pick. 1. Tedesco 2. B.Morris 3. J.Bird 4. Roberts 5. Ferguson 6. Maloney 7. A.Reynolds 8. P.Vaughn 9. Peats 10. S.Boyd 11. Cordner (c) 12. Frizzel 13. W.Graham 14. T.Peachy 15. A.Fifita 16. R.James 17. J.Jackson
Squidward
Roar Rookie
Hayne is a big game player. Qld fear him. Certain starter
The Spectator
Guest
D Walker and Uate are the best right combo going around atm, aperantly Walker isnt even on the radar for origin, crazy! Walker and Bird would be a great pairing, Walker has lifted for Manly scoring countless match winners this yr and Bird when sharks are behind lifts and does anything and everything he can to win, there winners, wanna be a winner Laurie!
Bakers Bun
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Agree that Maloney is better option for number 7. Moylan has been scratchy and although it's a gamble I think Blake Austin should be bolted in or is even a bench option
Jeff dustby
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Hayne played 2 great gam w to his month Nsw players under too much scrutiny
Riggs
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It's a tough call, but at long as Pearce isn't picked I'm fine either way. Maybe Hayne is the bench option? Dugan out through injury (and not a big loss). 1. Tedesco 2. Fergusson 3. Roberts 4. Bird 5. Hayne/ B Morris 6. Moylan 7. Maloney 8. Woods 9. Peats 10. Vaughn 11. Cordner 12. Graham 13. Frizell 14. Klemmer 15. Trbojevic 16. De Belin 17. Hayne/Peachy