'You've got players that are at the back end of their career, they've done a hell of a lot for the team and I guess it's just a judgment call...' 9News WWOS
"You've got players that are at the back end of their career, they've done a hell of a lot for the team and I guess it's just a judgment call from not just the selectors, but the coach is probably the primary person to make that judgment call."Can they still perform and do their job at that level? That's the question you've got to ask.
If Tabuai-Fidow was to be recalled for his first Origin appearance since game three of the 2021 series, he would almost certainly be picked as a centre or winger.That's because Kalyn Ponga and Reece Walsh are in a tussle for Queensland's No.
Queensland's famed "pick and stick" mentality and loyalty to ageing warriors, including Petero Civoneceva and Nate Myles in bygone years, would cop a dent if Gagai, 32, was to be pushed into retirement.Not only has he featured in every Origin match since making his Queensland debut in game three of the 2015 series, the Maroons have won five of the eight series he's been involved in.
He's also the third-greatest try-scorer in Origin history — only Greg Inglis and Darius Boyd have crossed for more four-pointers — and a Wally Lewis Medallist, having been deemed player of the series in 2017. Tabuai-Fidow has been exceptional for the Dolphins this year, chalking up 10 tries from 10 games in the No.1 jumper. He's been crucial to the shock start to the season by the expansion outfit, which is placed fifth on the ladder ahead of round 11 in its inaugural NRL campaign.The opening game of this year's Origin series will be played at Adelaide Oval on May 31.
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