Sutton, Best NSW SOO Induction Squad Selections
21st April 2009
Rabbitohs five-eighth John Sutton and centre Colin Best have been selected in NSW Induction Squad in the lead up to the 2009 State of Origin series. The 40-man squad was selected by the NSW selectors today, recognising the efforts of these players so far this season. The squad, which will come together at ANZ Stadium in Sydney on Wednesday 29 April, was extended to 40 players due to strong competition for several positions. The five-eighth position remains hotly-contested with the likes of Sutton, Terry Campese, Kurt Gidley, Luke Lewis and Jarrod Mullen among the players selected capable of filling the void. NSW Rugby League General Manager Geoff Carr today issued a challenge to players who had not been picked in the induction day squad. “Players who haven’t gained selection in the induction day squad can still be picked for the Blues,” Carr said. “The selectors have picked a 40-man squad based on performances so far this season but there is still several weeks to go until the actual team is picked. “There is certainly time for other players not in the squad to put their hand up and earn selection.”