NRL Legends debate NSW's Centre problem: Turn It Up - Sunday Footy Show | NRL on Nine

Brad Fittler, Andrew Johns and Billy Slater are joined by Josh Morris in this week of Turn It Up. The NRL Legends discuss who should be playing in the centres for NSW in the 2024 Origin Series. Josh Morris recalls the epic tackle he made on Greg Inglis, Billy still thinks it was a foul😂 . Joey stitches up Josh Morris with a question over his call of Xavier Coates' try in Round 2.
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[@WP-ch3sy]

Freddy would put Damien Cook in the centres

[@jimijackson]

White Australia policy is alive and well.

[@BrettGrady-vf4kx]

Did you know he was a beach sprinter?

[@mhjyuti]

@@jimijackson Lol have a cry. The stone-age people are lucky to exist in the modern world.

[@danielvermeer3363]

He did😂😂

[@mahn_6199]

He just thought his speed could account for everything smh 🤡

[@jasonmcmillan9554]

As a Queenslander I have HUGE RESPECT for the Morris twins. They always played hard and clean.

[@bigrobbo75]

The Morris's were a deadset pleasure to watch play indeed

[@Will-nb8qk]

it’s a shame Cameron Smith, Thursto, Billy, Inglis and Cronk were in his generation.

[@baccycones7644]

Great hearing Josh talk footy. Well spoken

[@Selladora777]

10:55 for the NSW centres discussion

[@Reznor440]

"Discussion" is a loose term considering they spoke about it for about 1 minute 😂

[@daleviker5884]

@@Reznor440 Even worse, the clickbait title says "debate" when only one person talked.

[@ragingbull5430]

Quality chat, it's good to hear some serious footy talk for a change

[@JamesMason-ql3sb]

Pick any centre except Latrell

[@pennyAustralia1]

Honestly at first I'd agree but maybe his team is letting him down a bit somehow. Give him a chance to redeem himself for NSW who knows he might come through big time. Just a thought, could flop hard though.

[@JamesMason-ql3sb]

@@pennyAustralia1 yeah fair enough that wasn’t out of any hate towards Latrell but personally if Madge says he’s gonna pick on form then he’s gotta pick centres who have actually shown to be deserving of that spot

[@pennyAustralia1]

@@JamesMason-ql3sb For sure. NSW needs to sort out how and who we pick and stick with it. Or we could put Cook in at centre again and see how that goes lol

[@alexsolon9891]

Josh's analysis of his position in both defense and attack is a blueprint for up and coming centers in first grade and juniors. Massively impressed. Top bloke.

[@Whistler112]

Latrell shouldn't even be in this conversation. If Madge picks him, I hope the blues get pumped 3 games straight. Absolute grub and form is terrible.

[@paulywalnutz5855]

if i was qld id be hoping you dont pick him also

[@oxymaiz5662]

Hes never lost a series as a qlder he's the only one I fear

[@Whistler112]

All meaningless points. We don't want to see him in Blue because he's a knob. The actual result of the series is irrelevant, I do understand that this is all the two-head calander revolves around though lol.

[@penielifaoa]

⁠@@Whistler112Who’s we. Yes he’s played terrible in the starting 5 rounds and is very ill disciplined, but when he plays for NSW he is a very different player being the player that has the most impact compared to anyone on the field. Also his win percentage is the biggest standout for me.

[@Whistler112]

@@penielifaoa we'll agree to disagree on that one. Results dont overule his knobism (new word).

[@ajm82]

NSW center issue and part of the debate includes QLD headcoach..😂 Ok,,this should be interesting

[@icmull]

NSW here. More worried about the input from Fittler.

[@chantewhiting433]

Love the way billy described the mind games between fullback and centre, so true, such good times playing footy! Loved it.

[@HypnoMCOC]

Latrell is no where near origin level, why’s he in the conversation 😂🤡

[@sa1ntluke]

Crichton & Turbo centres, Dylan Edwards fullback

[@477sss]

Agree 👍

[@tasmaniancaptain7768]

Pray for turbo to be fit for us in all 3

[@kunnyfunt4716]

That’s a clean sweep if this happens 💯 Dylan been performing year in and year out . Teddys been a great captain and leader for the blues but it’s time for a change .

[@zaneplatt3533]

Nope. They need points not metres. Drinkwater is by far the best attacking fullback NSW has.

[@user-xy9ut8gi5f]

​@@zaneplatt3533Drinkwater is a wiz.. but the physicality in defence at the origin level does concern me a bit. I'd have Turbo at the back first and foremost, then see whose in form in the centres. Whether it be staggs, crichton, latrell whatever

[@Will-nb8qk]

All these guys would make my best NSW team of the 2000’s

[@mcgregorkurum]

One of the great center in the game. Love the Morris twins two special players

[@steves524]

Great discussion, Josh was excellent….

[@hofneybuara2761]

Great listening to this legends...

[@Matt.E9480]

Josh did such a great job defensively against G.l. Best thing about his career 👊

[@damonmlinaric9254]

I really hope to see critta back out there but the other spot for me would be between bradman best and tago.Latrell is such a good player and im sure he would do well if picked but picking players from a team down on form is always a risk.We are spoiled for options in nsw

[@thomasrodwell563]

My only issue with Critta is that he is too slow. Gets mowed down everytime he makes a break

[@damonmlinaric9254]

@@thomasrodwell563 Idk man I'm a penrith fan and I pretty much never saw him get ran down unless it was a little shortside half break where the fastest players still get tackled in.

[@thomasrodwell563]

@@damonmlinaric9254 anyone that gets rundown by a 34 year old when they've made a clean break is too slow. I'd prefer NSW pick more explosive ball runners like Staggs or Tago.

[@damonmlinaric9254]

@@thomasrodwell563 Have you ever played though?Fat front rowers have ran me down when I'm exhausted and make a little half break.Critta is quick.

[@thomasrodwell563]

@@damonmlinaric9254 Critta is good at many things but running is not one of them. Turbo, Staggs, Best and Tago all have him beat for pace.

[@bluefen]

Good chat 😊

[@scottybwoypapsblodee4088]

J-Moz & B-Moz. The Best centre & Winger in the game. If J-Moz can show that respect to G. I, as a NSW fan, Im speechless. G. I, J-Moz and other best centre's change the Game on how it is played now. Thank you for everything. ❤

[@PenelopeRami2023]

love it :)

[@bradleyrichard3607]

Freddy coached Cook how to play Centre.😂😂

[@skeeza168]

Josh & Brett Morris is what NSW should aspire to be come origin time

[@noellzy]

Josh being cut for Le Toey Human was the lowest point of the Bennet Saints era for me. Both sons of Slippery should have played 2010. Great career Josh, absolute warrior.

[@user-xy9ut8gi5f]

I mean, they did go onto win it so 🤷. Could argue they might not have if things went differently

[@noellzy]

​@@user-xy9ut8gi5f yeah, absolutely fair point.

[@laskinov]

Billy.....shussh!😂❤

[@thepimpernel6971]

NSW have to match QLD size in the backline. Mitchell has to play if he is fit and motivated.

[@cl9925]

Classic Brett

[@JoshuaKaguhonama-bo2dd]

Stagg from Broncos should be included in the list for centres as well.

[@icmull]

BMoz is awesome. Hope he foes well.

[@Feeds_]

1. Eggwards 2. To’o 3. Crichton 4. Tago 5. Turuva 6. Burton 7. Cleary

[@ya_m0th3r7]

Panthers fan

[@Feeds_]

@@user-ct8tc2dd9v I can settle for 6. Cogger

[@mitchellmyerson4304]

@@user-ct8tc2dd9vBurton is already in bulldogs

[@allflavournopower4464]

lol you glazing hard

[@danielledean9600]

@@mitchellmyerson4304 yes you found evidence nice

[@user-pp7ze4uy9o]

Cleary 7 C.walker 6 To'o 5 Trobajovic 4 Mitchell 3 2 ? Tedesco 1 Is a back line that cranks on all cylinders

[@lesm350]

Too true & Bradman (dead rubber) Best is one of them !!

[@kdawg6324]

Bradman best at centre? Is that a joke? He had 1 good game against a relaxed QLD team who had already won...

[@joshloreto2676]

That's disrespectful to Bradman best

[@kdawg6324]

@@joshloreto2676 so you would put Bradman best at centre over all the different options we have?

[@joshloreto2676]

@kdawg6324 clearly you missed the joke

[@kdawg6324]

@@joshloreto2676 would need to be funny for it to be a joke, champ

[@joshloreto2676]

@kdawg6324 how you missed brandy saying it last year is beyond me. What a bot

[@hansneggs]

Really intelligent conversation. Love it

[@passinganissimelpeddy8637]

Staggs is in good form

[@AsserRautio-kg5tp]

If Cleary and Luai are in the halves then Chirtion and Tago should be the centres with Turbo or Latrell on the Bench !

[@BillThrobsme]

Josh was GI's kryptonite, brilliant defence

[@ramb0239]

Over 1 series ? 😂

[@danielledean9600]

Yes 1 more than anyone else

[@eddyd89]

Let me make it easier for you....DONT PICK ANY PENRITH PLAYERS. the main competition is what matters....not the shittttty state of origin that noone cares about

[@thvtsydneylyf3th077]

lol Freddy would pick junior paulo at fullback hes that cracked

[@jimijackson]

Only the dragons could have let go of the Morris twins....Soward.....all the greats that got us a premiership. Now we're stuck with Ben hunt. Genius management.

[@user-hx5lz4qr1c]

Turbo at fullback

[@Pdubbzz-]

Morris looks like beetlejuice in a Man’s frame

[@TwoFourFourFour]

What are the sandwiches there for?

[@patcummins6036]

Pretty smart cookie for an ex player!

[@MrBobbit666]

pick best he got those little t rex arms and eyes are so far apart he could look forward and backwards

[@qwickvids1140]

Meaney Best left side Critta To’o right side

[@jackreinikka9078]

Xerri

[@javesampson5961]

Latrell and Turbo for me. If not latrell then I’d gave Tago

[@BenMcRaeRednut]

Who cares, Latrell better not play

[@poobum1966]

Is it just me or does billy have giant hands

[@schindlersredemption]

They look gigantic

[@kokikoda8203]

latrell barely makes grade 2, not in the discussion

[@Paul-ik8fm]

It's best to get players that are actually going to play for Australia

[@user-xy9ut8gi5f]

Well said, but also want to secure the win too. No point doing it if QLD are willing to pick Dylan Brown or something. (I know hes not eligible btw, just saying)

[@warrenturner397]

PLEASE PICK MITCHELL FOR THE BLUES!!!!!!

[@Flop837]

U definitely a maroons fan and want Nsw to lose

[@warrenturner397]

@@Flop837 Nailed it! Love the Blues selectors. How they didn't pick Jimmy Maloney every game never ceases to amaze me.H ewas the one bloke we hated to see runnung around. Likewise Gallen who to us was better than sliced bread and bottled beer. Now they could pick a bloke who plays about 15 mins of the game and bludges for the rest of it.

[@peterhones3594]

As a Queenslander I hope you find a place for Mitchell in the team ,he’s too slow as a full back,so put him in the centre’s and leave out a good centre,and then he won’t play because he has a niggling injury he’s overrated just compare his work rate to others

[@kieranfarr7509]

Joey looks like he's on dexamphetamine or ritalin. He keeps interrupting, talking over everyone else with high energy and ruining the interviews

[@roosters1711]

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[@manbearpig7359]

NSW problem are like first world problems....which of the 6 or 7 really good centres should we choose? Meanwhile QLD problem...do we have anyone who can play centre?

[@mhjyuti]

Each is a 1st world problem mate. Stop acting like this is anything other than a game children play but with adults.

[@0P9ine]

@@mhjyutiever heard of figure of speech? 😂

[@mhjyuti]

@@0P9ine Yes I do. Your figure of speech didn't apply. Hence my comment dumb person.

[@williammason7921]

Manu and Timoko didn't get a mention in Joshs top centres list. lol Manu has been the best centre for the past 3 years and Timoko has been the form centre of the past 18 months.

[@TimTamGaming]

Crichton has been the form centre for the last 2 years and it isn’t particularly close…

[@williammason7921]

@TimTamGaming he's been an origin and finals big game player, but a full seasons body of work Manu has him, Timoko has had him the past 1.5 years.

[@TimTamGaming]

@@williammason7921 Yeah you clearly don’t watch Penrith too closely if you honestly think that. He was consistently great week in week out. Nothing against Timoko, he’s a great player, but he hasn’t been better than Critta.

[@williammason7921]

@TimTamGaming agree to disagree, since the 2022 season Timoko has averaged more run metres per game, is a significantly better defender with a much higher tackling efficiency, they have the same amount of line breaks, while critta is a better finisher and has more try assists. I think Timoko has had the better couple of seasons due to the fact Timoko does it in an average team, Critta has got a generational front row and winger with and an immortal for a halfback. love both players, hate both teams. UP THE WAHS!

[@TimTamGaming]

@@williammason7921 Timoko is a better runner of the ball, very damaging ball runner. But every other aspect of the game, I’m taking Critta without a doubt. Up the Pahs 😉

[@user-hx5lz4qr1c]

Creighton and Burton 4 sure