Nicho Hynes wants to partner Nathan Cleary in Origin
Nicho Hynes wants to be Nathan Cleary’s Halves partner in State of Origin. Would you pick Nicho Hynes or Jarome Luai?
“He is fearless. We keep saying it, he works at it. He goes for it and doesn‘t stop going for it. He could handle (Origin). He is ready for it,” Fitzgibbon said.
“It‘s not up to me to make the selections, but yes.
“The thing that‘s most impressive is that every day he walks in the door, he works hard. He doesn’t stop. It’s not a talent thing, obviously he is extremely talented, I’m not underestimating that part of his game, but it’s hard work and effort and he doesn’t stop trying.
“I think I’m a traditional No.6; (Cleary) likes to play on ball, I like to be on that second or third layer with a good halfback,” Hynes said, as reported by the Sydney Morning Herald.
“If Nathan is controlling the game, I can pop up where I’m needed and try to manipulate defensive lines.
“I feel like my strengths are icing a three-on-two, or my running game, so if he can put me in positions to get my running game on, I feel like we’d work well together.
“I’d love to play five-eighth for NSW. Jarome is the incumbent, he’s been there and done it. If (Blues coach Brad Fittler) went with him, I’d understand. But I’ll definitely put my hand up to play Origin – and I’ll be going for it.”
“I can’t see why NSW can’t have a non-club (halves) combo,” Hynes said.
“That’s not saying Jarome isn’t good enough. He is good enough, he’s done it before, I love Jarome and I love Nathan, and I’ve got along well with them in camps.
“But I’d be silly not to say I want the No.6 jersey – I’d be silly not to fight for it. I’d love to put my hand up for it.”
