View Full Version : QLD: Why did they pick Karmichael Hunt?
Flanker/5-8
05-06-06, 04:39 PM
1. Karmichael Hunt
2. Greg Inglis
3. Steven Bell
4. Justin Hodges
5. Brent Tate
6. Darren Lockyer (c)
7. Johnathan Thurston
8. Steve Price
9.Cameron Smith
10. Petero Civoniceva
11.Tonie Carroll
12. Carl Webb
13. Dallas Johnson
WHY!?
Out of interest flanker, how much of Karmichael Hunt have you seen in 2006?
He is in better form than Matt Bowen for starters and whilst I think Inglis is the form fullback in the competition, he is able to better fill the wing position where we are short at the moment. It makes sense to be honest after such a strong showing in the Test match.
[BroncosGirl]
05-06-06, 04:46 PM
Ditto what DeeGan said :p
Hunt has the ability to link up with Lockyer well and take pressure off him, wich is what we need. He also uses his wingers well, so they will get more involved. His defence is what people question, however he has done quite well this year, in fact I think he's been superb. Missed a couple, but imo, most fullbacks do.
Great seletion imo.
Out of interest flanker, how much of Karmichael Hunt have you seen in 2006?
He is in better form than Matt Bowen for starters and whilst I think Inglis is the form fullback in the competition, he is able to better fill the wing position where we are short at the moment. It makes sense to be honest after such a strong showing in the Test match.
Agree with all of that. :)
Steve Dangerous
05-06-06, 04:53 PM
Hunt is a good choice.
I briefly overheard on the news that Inglis is in doubt with a dodgy back? Can anyone confirm... terrible news if he couldn't play.
Hunt is a good choice.
I briefly overheard on the news that Inglis is in doubt with a dodgy back? Can anyone confirm... terrible news if he couldn't play.
Oh i heard that to.... I am not sure about that though. I hope he is ok :(
[BroncosGirl]
05-06-06, 05:00 PM
Yea whats with this Inglish thing, i've heard it too. I guess he'll be subject to a fitness test as well, unless its clear!! I hope hes alright ti play :(!
I have not heard that, fingers crossed, losing this kid would be a huge blow (scary to be writing that at all of 19 y.o.)
[BroncosGirl]
05-06-06, 05:09 PM
I have not heard that, fingers crossed, losing this kid would be a huge blow (scary to be writing that at all of 19 y.o.)
Scary but good ;)!
im guessing this why hunt was picked at FB. i would have had inglis at FB with hunt on the wing.
Capital_Shark
05-06-06, 07:08 PM
Just heard on fox sports news that Inglis has stress fractures and is ruled out of origin. Not good, but not the end of the world since he was on the wing.
Not the end of world, though a blow all the same to the team.
What now?
A phone call to Matt Sing would be my preference, I am sure he would answer the call of his state for such an important game given our outside backs are looking in all sorts given Hodges is under an injury cloud as well. I think a specialist winger has to be sort after.
I think Rhys Wesser is a logical choice for Inglis to be honest IF Sing does not get a call. Wesser could make the transition to the wing with little problem plus he has something you cannot coach - speed to burn.
The other option is bringing in Willie Tonga given the selectors apparently have no hesitation in moving career centre Steve Bell to the wing.
The possible line-up;
1. Hunt
2. Sing/Wesser/Bell
3. Bell/Tonga
4. Hodges
5. Tate
Capital_Shark
05-06-06, 09:56 PM
I see what you mean about Sing and probly agree but the whole 'SOS calls' is a bit too NSW for me...
Titanium_BD1103
05-06-06, 10:02 PM
The other option is bringing in Willie Tonga given the selectors apparently have no hesitation in moving career centre Steve Bell to the wing.
The possible line-up;
1. Hunt
2. Sing/Wesser/Bell
3. Bell/Tonga
4. Hodges
5. Tate
Deegan... sorry to say this to you..but Tonga is out for indefinite time according to the Bulldogs... could be as long as 3-5 more weeks, but if you have info that he will be back sooner... I'd love to hear it.. cause an injured Tonga is no good for anyone... :( :(
Supergoose
05-06-06, 11:12 PM
I reckon Hunt would be excellent on the wing if they want to give Bowen another shot! Wesser would also be good on the wing but if Craig Frawley is fit I would be bringing him in. I reckon with the Big Mal tutelage he's a special, speed and size and an excellent winger to match it with Grother and King
I see what you mean about Sing and probly agree but the whole 'SOS calls' is a bit too NSW for me...
LOL Bit too NSW for you??
Short memory I gather - Remember Langer?
id call Clinton Shifcoske into the Wing spot. as i said in another thread hes been there and done well. only reason he was droped was because it think Lote or Rogers was out for the first game
[BroncosGirl]
06-06-06, 01:34 PM
id call Clinton Shifcoske into the Wing spot. as i said in another thread hes been there and done well. only reason he was droped was because it think Lote or Rogers was out for the first game
Ditto. I would love to see Shif get a call! Hes solid, nothing fancy or anything, but would get the job done well. Would be a good support player to have, and good defensively. Plus he can kick, so take the pressure of Thurston.
Hindyscrack
06-06-06, 01:48 PM
Pitty NSW wont have decent halves to expose KHunts poor positional play...
Flanker/5-8
06-06-06, 02:46 PM
It's not so much that Hunt is at fullback as it is that Bowen isn't - I wouldn't mind seeing Hunt on the wing for Origin, but Bowen is the most exciting player in the league, and fullback is his position. He's not even on the bench, the Queensland selectors have lost the plot.
Super Cronk
06-06-06, 02:53 PM
It's not so much that Hunt is at fullback as it is that Bowen isn't - I wouldn't mind seeing Hunt on the wing for Origin, but Bowen is the most exciting player in the league, and fullback is his position. He's not even on the bench, the Queensland selectors have lost the plot.
They have gone for someone a little more versatile i think with Berrigan. I would have had Bowen ahead of Hunt at fullback tho.
Flanker - egg on face has never tasted so good being a Queensland fan! Hunt was as I knew he would be GREAT tonight ;)
i to have the egg on my face and am to happy to have it on their
Flanker/5-8
15-06-06, 08:07 PM
Mmm. Hunt. Hunt, Hunt, Hunt. Damn, I hate it when he plays well.
TitanBronco
15-06-06, 11:11 PM
He's talented that's for sure. His fast, strong and he knows how Lockyer plays which is a plus.
Manly Boy
16-06-06, 02:00 PM
Hunt is in excellent form and the way he ran the ball straight up at full speed in game 2 i don't see why not...
wats wrong with hunt dont take this the rong way but hes a tad bit better then campbell
Steelers
08-04-07, 08:42 PM
wats wrong with hunt dont take this the rong way but hes a tad bit better then campbell
Hmm tell me this... how many games has Preston played in the number 1 compared to Hunt? If Hunt wasn't a better fullback than Preston I would be a little bit worried... :| If you are saying Hunt would be better than Campbell is in the halves, then I simply laugh at you and remind you of the games Karmichael played in the halves this year.
Tamwelg
08-04-07, 09:01 PM
Wow Travop this thread is nearly 8 months old.
Darren Lockyer
09-04-07, 10:33 AM
I think that hunt deserves to keep his spot in the team because he has shown consistency where as bowen is in form then out of form.
Steelers
09-04-07, 11:11 AM
I think that hunt deserves to keep his spot in the team because he has shown consistency where as bowen is in form then out of form.
ROFL! Has Matty had a bad game this season? Has he even had an average game this season? How can he be in form and out of form if he has been on fire every game so far this season? I am loving your bias at the moment :p
Robbie_Dee
09-04-07, 12:24 PM
I think that hunt deserves to keep his spot in the team because he has shown consistency you're right, Hunt has been consistent...CONSISTENTLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!
TITANS007
18-04-07, 12:55 PM
I would have had Matty B or even Minnie back there.
But the question should really be "Why did they pick Berro?" He is totally out of form. They could have put Matty B in his place, he can play several positions too, and is in better form.
Future Star
19-04-07, 10:19 AM
I would have had Matty B or even Minnie back there.
But the question should really be "Why did they pick Berro?" He is totally out of form. They could have put Matty B in his place, he can play several positions too, and is in better form.
This is for QLD... Minnie's a Welshman...
TITANS007
20-04-07, 01:27 PM
This is for QLD... Minnie's a Welshman...
"Minnie" was supposed to mean Anthony Minnichello, he's no welshman!!
Boofhead
20-04-07, 01:34 PM
"Minnie" was supposed to mean Anthony Minnichello, he's no welshman!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/StewyO/Untitled-2copy-2.jpg
Steelers
20-04-07, 01:41 PM
Welshmen... as in New South Welshmen... :p
Cowboy Titan
20-04-07, 04:15 PM
He is in better form than Matt Bowen for starters and whilst I think Inglis is the form fullback in the competition, he is able to better fill the wing position where we are short at the moment. It makes sense to be honest after such a strong showing in the Test match DeeGan, I thought you must have been on something when I read this comment at the start of this thread. Then I woke up and noticed we were having the same discussion a year ago.
It'll be interesting to re-visit this thread in a year's time to see if we're still having the same discussion. Hopefully by then Matt Bowen will have stamped himself as the best fullback in the comp.
Coaster
20-04-07, 09:09 PM
Can we please turn this into an apology thread?
Cowboy Titan
20-04-07, 09:35 PM
Can we please turn this into an apology thread?
I don't think many thought Hunt wouldn't handle the job for Australia, but when you compare the stats between him and Bowen, he's been left well behind. I'm looking forward to a blinder from Bowen on Monday night.
Hunt was solid tonight and had an error free game. I was surprised though late in the game when the commentators were saying he was the best on the ground. I thought there were others that deserved the man of the match award more than he did. By the way, the m.o.m. award was decided by the selectors. I wonder if there was any element of trying to justify their selection by giving it to Hunt.
TITANS007
21-04-07, 02:15 PM
ha ha ha ha!! My Bad!! Was getting carried away and was thinking why Khunt was picked for Australia!!!!! OOOOOppppppssssss!!!
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