Feldt: Origin set to be best yet
KYLE Feldt believes this year’s State of Origin series could produce the best showcase fans have seen. And he desperately wants to be a part of it.
With rugby league’s greatest rivalry set to take place after the regular season, Feldt said he would have the chance to ride a wave of momentum when coach Kevin Walters goes to the selection table.
As for the series on a whole, he said those selected would be far fresher and in full flight without the burden of playing multiple, high-intensity matches in a matter of days.
“I think the momentum leading into the back end of the year, it’s when everyone starts to gear up. If we’re having a good year, everyone will be in the right frame of mind,” Feldt said.
“Having it at the end of the year is better; it’s not putting as much strain on bodies backing up from short turnarounds.
“I reckon it’ll be better quality football compared to previous years. Players will be fresher going into the week.”
As Queensland seeks to rebound from consecutive series losses, the high-flying winger could bring several points of difference to the equation.
The 28-year-old is no stranger to pressure after his try-scoring exploits in the dying stages of the 2015 NRL Grand Final.
However, he is a proven force when it comes to heaping the pressure back on his rivals.
Feldt’s towering kick-offs have been well-used weapons by the Cowboys in recent years, claiming several victims to give his side an attacking set in opposition territory.
Furthermore, rule changes to tackling players in the air in the act of scoring a try could only benefit the acrobatic flyer.
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