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Message: [QUOTE="Porthoz, post: 2849201, member: 2221"] OK, a serious reply. Outside of the serious dislike I have for the bloke, here are the main reasons I wouldn't pick him: - DCE plays on the same side as Cronk, which would make things complicated. (He never partnered Cronk in Origin, he partnered Thurston) - As said before by Mitch, he is not a team player and relies heavily (more than most halves) on his forward pack giving him the space he needs. - Having Cronk and Smith in the team, we don't require as good a kicking game from our 5/8. Now for my preferences in order, where the first two are daylight ahead of the rest: - Norman has the most potential of them all, plays left, is a big strong bloke for the position, is left footed, besides having a pretty good running and kicking game. His attitude and current form could certainly be a concern however... - Munster has the advantage of partnering Slater, Cronk and Smith, is strong in defense and has an excellent running and passing game. Doesn't have much of a kicking game, but not a deal breaker with his mates in the team. - Hunt probably has the best running game of the contenders, but is used to playing on the same side as Cronk, has suspect defense and is down on form and confidence. - Morgan has Origin experience and is a big moments player. He's not really an half in my opinion though, and generally also plays on Cronk's side. Regardless, I'd prefer him as the utility in the team. - Taylor's attributes aren't really what we need, and he plays the same side as Cronk, putting him in the same basket as DCE, but he's young, likeable and will quite possibly feature largely in Qld's future. The only reason I'd put DCE ahead of him would be to avoid destroying his confidence by literally throwing him to the lions too early. [/QUOTE]

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