Another good round of rugby league is in the bank, with upsets, comebacks and an ominous performance by the champs. Here come your talking points for the weekend’s games.
Obligatory State of Origin talking point
There’s more than enough Origin analysis going around on The Roar while New South Wales and Queensland announce their squads for game one so this will be quick – it’s all about who’s not selected for some teams.
James Tedesco has been in vintage form this season but misses out – the Roosters will be more than happy to have him around during this period. So too will the Tigers, who keep Api Koroisau with them.
The Tigers won’t be so happy about the non-selection of forward Stefano Utoikamanu, because apparently he has a clause in his Tigers contract that means he can opt out for 2025 if he doesn’t play two Origin games for the Blues.
At time of writing the Queensland team hadn’t been released but if rumours of David Fifita missing out are confirmed, that’s just bizarre. All season he’s been busting the ‘lazy’ stereotype even lazier analysts slapped on him.
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