By Casey O'Connor
On the eve of Origin selections, Round 11 of the NRL round 11 landed some knock out blows with some tipsters shell shocked and needing a HIA assessment.
One of the Maroons favourite sons, Petro Civoniceva was in Stanthorpe last week. He was the guest speaker at a dinner facilitated by AG Force and Life Line targeting resilience. Civoniceva who played for the Broncos and Penrith during an illustrious career tipped both teams to cause upsets last week and also predicted a slump for the Roosters. Wish I had heard that prior to doing my tips. Naturally Petro, an Origin legend is excited about the chances of the new look Maroons.
Many Queenslanders will find themselves in the unfamiliar position of supporting a Sea Eagle as DCE leads a very different Queensland side brimming with talent and enthusiasm on to Suncorp Stadium next Wednesday. Cherry Evans has overcome an ankle injury to be anointed the 15th Queensland Origin captain. The honour will not be lost on the Manly captain who is one of the most professional in the game.
NSW too have another new look side. It is time for some of these young players to make their mark on Origin. Of course, like Petro, I’m tipping that will be the Maroons.
Up the Mighty Maroons.
Casey
