Origin Teams Locked In? Our Picks, Big Calls & Metcalfe Release News
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What news broke about Luke Metcalfe and its implications?
Okay, we're just sitting here going, who's going to go first? Who does want to go first? Because we take turns.
Do you want to start it? I'll start it. Go on then. Well, Ted, welcome to this bonus episode of the Backstage Podcast. A lot going on in the game, particularly around State of Origin. We've got Magic Round approaching, but big news, breaking news, as we're about to record this. Luke Medcalf has asked permission to negotiate with other clubs, and apparently the Warriors are saying they will give him permission.
Yeah, well, they've just signed Tanner Boyd long-term, and I think when they signed that deal, they were – And they were quite willing, knowing that they were going to lose Luke Metcalf in doing so, which is – it's a weird one, right?
What are the key selection criteria for State of Origin teams?
Because he was leading the Dalliums last year until he did his ACL, and we know how good a player he is. But, I mean, it's one of those things. You get hurt and someone comes in and gets an opportunity and just absolutely plays the house down.
How are the Queensland and New South Wales teams shaping up for Game 1?
I am – but, Coop, I'm really surprised. I mean, he was – He's been outstanding for the Warriors. As you said before, he led the Dele Ams. But on top of that, Tanner and Chanel have been outstanding, but not over a long period of time. You know what I mean?
Yeah.
It's different if there's continual consistency and like, you know, second and third year just firing. But Chanel really just started to find himself last year, had a break from the game, came back and is playing really good football now. Tanner Boyd has been brilliant, but this year... Before that, he had a lot of trouble. He had trouble with pressure situations and whatnot. But obviously, Andrew Webster, obviously, it's a huge amount of confidence in those two blokes.
What are the standout players for Queensland in the upcoming match?
But also consider this, Jet Cleary is still at the club.
Yeah.
Who are the top picks for New South Wales in the Origin lineup?
And the young fellow who I think is a really good footballer who wears a six, who is a six, is Luke Hansen. who's a good footballer coming through there. So they've got a little bit of depth, but still I am surprised. Maybe it's got a little bit to do with the salary cap as well.
I think it's one of those things as well. Andrew Webster, you've seen him do it with Fenua Blake last year and now Mitch Barnett coming back into this year. I suppose if someone indicates that they might not want to be there for whatever reason, he's willing to just let him go. I think there's a little bit of they don't want to be – an individual throw their club around. I think he's got a system and whoever's there, he's got faith to do that system. And they were going to have to pay. If they were going to re-sign Luke Metcalf, they were probably going to have to throw a lot of money at him given how good he was going when he's on the field.
And I think, Coop, I think from Luke's point of view as well,
What are the major selection debates surrounding the teams?
You know, he's looking at what's going on with the Warriors, but boy, oh boy, I tell you what, there's some big money about to be thrown in his direction. Yeah. And I think he's aware of that. Let's look at a couple. I mean, let's run through the list of, you know, likely. I mean, you've got a situation with, I wouldn't say Parramatta are one of the favourites, but Jonah Pezzer is leaving. There's a spot there. I think they'd be very keen. Dragons would be desperate.
How does the Luke Metcalfe situation affect team strategies?
Yeah, they're desperate. Dragons would be the one. They'll throw all the money, the most money.
I think today they're also – Dragons have been going hard. Brodie Croft over in the Super League as well, trying to get him over there. I think they tried to get him last year, but now I think they're really desperate given their hard situation. But, I mean, he'd be a great buy for them. I know he's down there. He was a Sharkies junior, Lukey Metcalf. So he likes – he's obviously got family down that way. So down that Wollongong way would be suited for him.
Dogs. Dogs. Very, very interesting. You won't, in my opinion, you won't hear anything out of the dogs, but they'll be the ones behind the scenes really working hard. I mean, it looks perfect for them. Metcalf goes into seven, Galvin moves to six.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What news broke about Luke Metcalfe and its implications?
0:02–0:38
2
What are the key selection criteria for State of Origin teams?
0:38–0:50
3
How are the Queensland and New South Wales teams shaping up for Game 1?
0:50–1:33
4
What are the standout players for Queensland in the upcoming match?
1:33–1:36
5
Who are the top picks for New South Wales in the Origin lineup?
1:36–2:29
6
What are the major selection debates surrounding the teams?
2:29–2:51
7
How does the Luke Metcalfe situation affect team strategies?
2:51–4:02
8
What predictions do the hosts make for the Origin match results?
4:02–37:40