SOS Phil Gould !

5 series losses in a row as New South Wales continues to struggle against Mal Meninga's superstar Queensland team.....

In almost every position on the park, QLD are dominant over the Blues and unless wholesale changes occur - they will continue their winning streak.

It starts at the very top..... the selectors.... It was clear in last seasons State of Origin, that Kurt Gidley wasn't up to the pace of representative football. Yet we reluctantly sat back and watched him rack up crucial, rookie errors all series. Meanwhile Jarryd Hayne is becoming a freak over at Parramatta and can do no wrong - but is stuck out on the wing. Gidley has shown nothing in the past 2 seasons to warrant selection for NSW and hopefully for game 3, he is given the chop.

Jamie Lyon, is not a 5/8th..... he's said it himself and with the organising & short passing game of Brett Kimmorley in game 1 - we really needed a specialist 5/8th with an expansive passing and play making game.

Trent Barrett, is in his last season in the NRL..... he is not a player looking toward future success for the Blues and should not be picked for game 3. A damaging ball runner, skillfull playmaker and boasting one of the biggest boots in the competition - Terry Campese is the obvious selection for game 3 and would thrive with halfback Mitchell Pearce and hooker Michael Ennis.

Michael Jennings, is one of the most electrifying players in the competition and deserves another crack at Origin. With Jamie Lyon out, Beau Scott and Joel Monaghan's poor performances in game 2 - there are positions vacant for the Penrith flyer.

Next in line for the axe is Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy..... it's clear he is not up to the task of beating this QLD team, so why bother continue with someone who is tried, tested and failed. His input into selections and on field tactics have failed New South Wales Origin and he needs to step aside.

This brings me to the title of this blog post - Philip Ronald Gould. He is widely criticised by his audience for his agenda-driven ramblings, however there is no doubting Phil Gould's coaching ability and ability to step up for Origin. The most successful coach is NSW Origin history, Gould's NSW teams have won 14 of 24 games and 6 out of 8 Origin Series.

I would respect Phil Gould more for taking on this difficult task of beating arguably the best Queensland Origin team in history and losing..... as oppose to sitting back and keeping his record warm.

His analysis of the game holds more weight than any other Footballing media identity and he is the man for the job.

Phil Gould, your time has come.