Dragons star Ben Hunt is the incumbent No.9 for the Maroons but an inconsistent season to date could see him fall out of favour with selectors. Get great PC and Mac games on Origin. The Courier Mail Coates has skipped two training sessions this week for a holiday in the Whitsundays which was booked prior to his selection in Queensland’s squad. Friend made his international debut against Scotland off the interchange bench. Jake "Friendy" Friend; Personal information. [4], At the start of the 2019 NRL season, Friend scored a try for the Sydney Roosters in the club's round 1 defeat against arch rivals South Sydney at the Sydney Cricket Ground. "I believe that if you can dictate terms to your opponents particularly when running with the football, you know yourself that your time has come. "He is a very good player and I think he's going to be around for a long, long time, this kid.". 30-year-old veteran Friend is firming for an Origin debut after being in and around the Queensland squad earlier in his career, but stuck behind Cameron Smith. On 30 September 2018, Friend co-captained Easts in the 2018 NRL Grand Final victory over Melbourne. This is also known as Online Behavioural Advertising. If you are at an office or shared network, you can ask the network administrator to run a scan across the network looking for misconfigured or infected devices. Sign up now >. [8][9], On 22 February 2020, Friend played for the Sydney Roosters in their 2020 World Club Challenge victory defeating St Helens R.F.C. Collins played 19 games in 2020 taking his NRL tally to 43 and had been mentioned in Origin chatter since the middle of the season. he maintained a high work rate in defence with an average of 37 tackles a game. It adds to … Stream the 2020 NRL Telstra Premiership Finals Series from outside Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands on WatchNRL. If anything was to happen to [possible Queensland hooker] Jake Friend, I think he's our next selection. Ben Hunt is the incumbent and Harry Grant is the future of the Queensland No.9 jersey, but the nature of the unusual 2020 season means Jake Friend is my pick. He continued his form in 2014, which started with a starring role for the Sydney Roosters in the 2014 World Club Challenge at hooker, where he was named man of the match in the Australian premiers' 36-14 World Champion victory over Wigan in Sydney. And Friend could well be going up against his future Queensland coach when the Roosters tackle their arch rivals South Sydney in Friday night’s final round blockbuster at ANZ Stadium. They were quickly cleared of any charges after surveilence video was reviewed. Roosters hooker Jake Friend goes down injured on Friday night. When Adam Reynolds stepped up in the dying minutes to nail what seemed to be a potential game-clinching 40/20 trailing 16-20, ANZ Stadium erupted into pandemonium. An Origin berth is one of the few honours that has escaped him during an illustrious career. Grant burst onto the NRL scene this season after finally getting regular game time in the top grade thanks to an historic loan deal that allowed the Storm to send him to the Wests Tigers for 2020. The premiership victory was Friend's third as a player. The Tri-colours teammates are the latest players to be added following the Roosters exit from the finals series after last Friday night’s 22-18 loss to the Raiders. TALE OF TWO HOOKERS: How Koroisau stacks up in epic NSW No.9 showdown, ‘HE DESERVES IT’: Freddy reveals Walker is in box seat to land NSW No.6 jersey, ‘A LOT OF DRINKING’: Harawira-Naera opens up on dark days following sex scandal. This year he had already been publically locked in by Walters to become the incumbent 9 for Qld and … The Origin series opener kicks off at Adelaide Oval on November 4. Live stream the 2019 NRL Telstra Premiership on KAYO SPORTS. Wayne Bennett is making some contentious calls with his QLD Maroons team. And if Grant continues his fine form, despite being so green after just one full season playing regularly, a Maroons jersey could be waiting for him at the end of season Origin series in November. ... Jake Friend, I think he's our next selection. Bulldogs lock up Panthers hard man, Titans extend young gun, Bunnies star overcomes injury; Raider makes miraculous recovery, How Koroisau stacks up in epic NSW No.9 showdown, Freddy reveals Walker is in box seat to land NSW No.6 jersey, Harawira-Naera opens up on dark days following sex scandal, Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Young breakout NRL star Harry Grant has been touted as an obvious State of Origin choice for Queensland by former Maroons enforcer Sam Thaiday. Sydney Roosters hooker and State of Origin hopeful Jake Friend has been ruled out for an extensive period of time with a ruptured bicep.. The Sydney Roosters would go on to win the final 14-8 and claim their second consecutive premiership. It has been a breakout year for 24-year-old Collins who narrowly missed out on playing in the Roosters last two premiership triumphs. "There's that saying you have to question whether he's old enough, well my feeling is if you're good enough, you're old enough. This is also known as Online Behavioural Advertising. The following week against Newcastle, Friend was taken from the field during the club's 48-10 victory at the Sydney Cricket Ground with a fracture to his forearm. "I reckon if we throw him in there he's going to be a great player," Sam Thaiday told Wide World of Sports QLDER. In Melbourne he had only two games under his belt, playing behind legendary hooker Cameron Smith. If you are on a personal connection, like at home, you can run an anti-virus scan on your device to make sure it is not infected with malware. 22-18 defeat at the hands of the Raiders. [5][6] But since arriving in Leichhardt he has grabbed the opportunity with both hands and thrived at his new club. The Origin series opener kicks off at Adelaide Oval on November 4. Roosters skipper Jake Friend is the third hooker to be added to the Queensland squad, while a Maroons player has missed training to go on a holiday. But Friend now faces a lengthy lay-off which could even end his NRL season. Completing the CAPTCHA proves you are a human and gives you temporary access to the web property. It’s been a long wait but Sydney Roosters co-captain Jake Friend says he is finally ready to stake a Queensland State of Origin claim in 2020. 9 jersey. 30-year-old veteran Friend is firming for an Origin debut after being in and around the Queensland squad earlier in his career, but stuck behind Cameron Smith. The experienced hooker had only just returned from injury, and was well and truly in the running to play No.9 for Queensland in Origin I on June 5. The Roosters co-captain suffered the injury blow during Thursday’s ANZAC Day match against St George Illawara, with Sydney victorious in the 20-10 affair. Try before you buy demos and trials and score totally free games! Relive the top five tries from the NRL Grand Final qualifiers. Collins played 19 games in 2020 taking his NRL tally to 43 and had been mentioned in Origin chatter since the middle of the season. Overseas? It was alleged the niece of ABC radio commentator David Morrow 'was punched' at The Tank nightclub in The Rocks. The Queensland Maroons have announced that Sydney Roosters duo Jake Friend and Lindsay Collins have been added to the extended squad. He also won the Ashton Collier medal for Man of the Match in the 2014 ANZAC Game between the Sydney Roosters and St George Illawarra Dragons. "A lot of people have been talking about Harry Grant. Friend's good form continued in 2011 and despite a lacklustre year by the team, he was awarded the club's highest individual honour, the Jack Gibson Medal, after a season of consistent performances. TRANSFER CENTRE: Bulldogs lock up Panthers hard man, Titans extend young gun, TEAM ANALYSIS: Bunnies star overcomes injury; Raider makes miraculous recovery. While 24-year-old Collins who's so far played 43 NRL games, endured a breakout season with the tricolours playing at prop. Friend is a leading contender to wear the Maroons No.9 jersey at the end of the season. Grab your finals pass now! The State of Origin profile of Jake Friend including career statistics, season stats, games, tries, goals, tackles and fantasy scores. Friend scored a try in a 15-12 defeat. Relive the top five tries from the NRL Grand Final qualifiers. [14][15], 2014 World Club Challenge winners (3rd title), 2016 Rugby League Four Nations (third title), "The wooden spoon to premier gold? ... That Origin … [12], On 13 December 2009, Friend was arrested and charged by police following an altercation with a taxi driver. I don't know why we're questioning him about Origin footy.". Both NSW and Queensland will confirm their 27-man squads after the NRL Grand Final which takes place on October 25. When Adam Reynolds stepped up in the dying minutes to nail what seemed to be a potential game-clinching 40/20 trailing 16-20, ANZ Stadium erupted into pandemonium. Just last week, Maroons coach Wayne Bennett named nine rookies in his squad with today's new additions bringing the playing group to 17. Meanwhile Broncos flyer Xavier Coates was a no-show at Queensland training due to a pre-booked holiday. Performance & security by Cloudflare, Please complete the security check to access.