Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Make Steve Price Captain

No player is more deserving of the captaincy of the Australian Kangaroos than Steve Price. The captain of the Warriors has been a perfect ambassador for the game and would be a just reward for the years of service he has given rugby league.

With Darren Lockeyer and Danny Buderus notable absentees for the test series at the end of the year, the Australian selectors will look for leadership amongst a new looking team. Unfortunately Price is not guaranteed his position amongst the other props vying for a spot.

Price is a natural leader and should be selected and named captain regardless of his poor relationship with coach Ricky Stuart. Baring injuries that could be attained in the finals series, my Australian team looks as follows:

Justin Hodges (Broncos)
Jarryd Hayne (Eels)
Mark Gasnier (Dragons)
Jamie Lyon (Manly)
Greg Inglis (Storm)
Scott Prince (Titans)
Jonathan Thurston (Cowboys)
Steve Price (Warriors) ©
Cameron Smith (Storm)
Willie Mason (Bulldogs)
Nathan Hindmarsh (Eels)
Anthony Watmough (Eagles)
Dallas Johnson (Storm)

Ryan Hoffman (Storm)
Luke Bailey (Titans)
Anthony Laffranchi (Titans)
Kurt Gidley (Knights)