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Everything was going smoothly for NSW selectors, right up until the moment Knights fullback Kurt Gidley clashed heads with Melbourne’s Dallas Johnson on Monday night and fractured his cheekbone. The incident threw the Blues’ plans into disarray.
It will be a spin-out, it’ll be unbelievable to be around those other players. NSW halfback Peter Wallace
Penrith coach Matt Elliott summed up his feelings in one word after the man his club let go – Peter Wallace – was named as NSW halfback yesterday: “bugger”.
I wish he was still here... All I can say is 'bugger'. Panthers coach Matt Elliott
Gold Coast and Manly fans may be fuming that State of Origin selectors ignored two of the game's stars, but they will reap the benifits this weekend as both teams field near full-strength lineups.
NSW's and Queensland's loss at this stage is our gain. Manly chief executive Grant Mayer
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Braith Anasta's NSW Origin snubbing has come with something of a silver lining - the captaincy of the Sydney Roosters this weekend.
Peter Wallace and Ben Hornby are the surprise selections in the New South Wales team for State of Origin I, which saw Brent Kite dropped and Kurt Gidley ruled out through injury.
There's a lot of talent in there, a lot of ability... but more than anything else there's a bit of character in there... NSW coach Craig Bellamy
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RELATED AUDIO: So, can they win? NSW selectors rate their chances
RELATED AUDIO: Listen to the official NSW team announcement
RELATED AUDIO: Peter Wallace was the best man for the job: Craig Bellamy
RELATED AUDIO: Blues selectors mull over the tough five-eighth decision
RELATED AUDIO: Under the pump: Peter Wallace gets given a media workout
State of Origin's greatest points scorer Mal Meninga says Queensland's forwards hold the key to an awesome young Maroons backline firing against NSW in next week's Origin opener in Sydney.
I just hope they get the opportunity to be unleashed next Wednesday... Mal Meninga, Queensland coach
RELATED AUDIO: One-on-one with Queensland coach Mal Meninga
RELATED AUDIO: One-on-one with Johnathan Thurston
Here you'll find each of the team line-ups heading into Round 10 of the 2008 Telstra Premiership.
One-on-one with Queensland coach Mal Meninga
Under the pump: Peter Wallace gets given a media workout
One-on-one with Johnathan Thurston
So, can they win? NSW selectors rate their chances
'I feel sorry for Scott Prince': Cam Smith
Blues selectors mull over the tough five-eighth decision
Peter Wallace was the best man for the job: Craig Bellamy
Listen to the official NSW team announcement
The Origin rundown with Glenn Munsie
Who's your pick to win Origin I?
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Fight club: Brohman v Fulton
Big Marn empathises with Grant Hackett
Everyone's worst nightmare - Naked Big Marn
Kristy & Kirstie
Ladies Man Brohman hands out some advice
What i keep hearing within the league ranks is that Gasnier, Cooper, and Hornby will stand up to the... Rob Brownlee, Rozelle, Australia on New South Wales picks Wallace, drops Kite
what a pack of whingers all you negative blues suppoerters.get of their backs until the series is ov... one eyed blues supporter, scone, Australia on New South Wales picks Wallace, drops Kite
What a bunch of moaners you lot are! Anasta and finch are a pair of whining overrated bitches and sh... Nick youknow, Horningsea Park, Australia on New South Wales picks Wallace, drops Kite
Mark Beattie; Good on you , I agree , everyones got to get over it , you too Braithan! Left Handgun, Sydney, Australia on New South Wales picks Wallace, drops Kite
Scott Prince being snubbed just shows the selectors have blinkers on and don't really watch the game... Darren Bailey, Strathpine Qld , Australia on Prince snubbed as Queensland team announced
What a team. I reckon gus gould doesnt know s**t from candy in league. nathan gulley, brisbane, Australia on Prince snubbed as Queensland team announced