Roar LIVE will be joined by Tim Gore for our second straight State of Origin special.
Last week we were lucky enough to have Matt Cleary on the panel to speculate about the team announcements, but with both sides revealed on Monday there’s plenty for fans to argue about.
For once, Queensland has had some serious selection headaches to deal with.
A wounded Johnathan Thurston and a resurgent Billy Slater put Kevin Walters in an uncomfortable and unfamiliar bind, while a lack of in-form forwards forced some tough decisions at the selection table.
Similarly, New South Wales lacked a stand-out option at hooker and also needed to hunt down a replacement for the immensely talented Tom Trebjovic.
But the big question mark was always going to be who would pull on the number seven jersey. Mitchell Pearce’s hapless Origin narrative is well-trodden territory, but the selectors have made it clear this Shakespearean tragedy will have at least one more chapter.
So tell us, how does this story end?
Finish this sentence in the comments: “By the end of the Origin series Mitchell Pearce will be…”
We’ll try and get to as many responses as we can on the show, so make sure you’re tuning in this afternoon for what should be a cracking episode!
Roar Live will be streamed this afternoon at around 5:00pm on The Roar’s Facebook page. It will also be available as a podcast on Soundcloud and iTunes.
Wooly
Guest
Still the worst NSW halfback ever!
Kobi
Guest
By the end of the Origin series Mitchell Pearce will be…” Mitchell Pearce.
Peter
Guest
So it's a deliberate plot against whatever team you happen to be supporting, just to upset you. Diddums.
Pedro
Guest
Looking for a small fluffy dog for comfort.
TigerMike
Guest
The question should be answered after game 1. If we win game 1, keep the entire team as Incumbents save injury replacements match to match, If we lose game 1, sack the lot and start from scratch current form based jerseys only, all from teams in the top 6 at the time, no exceptions.
Con Scortis
Roar Guru
Grandson of a legend!
catcat
Roar Rookie
asking you to lock up your pooches - I got some celebrating to do!
The Koomz
Guest
Contemplating retirement and buying a dog!
AJL.
Roar Pro
The greatest symbol of why Laurie Daley is about to be sacked.
Pickett
Guest
VIndicated!
Footy 101
Guest
Richer than me
matth
Guest
The most capped NSW half back of all time, which will be a great trivia question.
Dutski
Roar Guru
Sorry, my bad.
no one in particular
Roar Guru
laughing at his critics
Statler and Waldorf
Roar Guru
Earmarked as never to play origin again, yet again
Shane
Guest
Mitch Pearce named man of the series 2017 when NSW win series 2-1.
Dingo McNumbat
Roar Rookie
"dog-tired."
The Spectator
Guest
For sure.
Jeremy Brown
Roar Pro
Joining an Australian rugby franchise where being average is nothing to be ashamed of.
Bunney
Roar Rookie
hehehe!