Tag: State of Origin

6
Jun

Nick Cotric goes from watching Origin with his mates to making his New South Wales debut

Twelve months ago, you were eating pizza in the loungeroom of your best mate’s home in the quiet Canberra suburb of Fadden. …But come Wednesday night, there will be no meatlovers for NSW Origin debutant Nick Cotric [Sam Ayoub‘s client]. David Riccio’s article on The Daily Telegraph shares this story, “It’s crazy when you think last year I was with

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6
Jun

Cotric’s hidden meaning in maiden Blues jumper

Sam Ayoub‘s client Origin rookie Nick Cotric will take his place on the field at Suncorp Stadium tonight alongside four other debutants in the sky-blue jersey for the Brydens Lawyers NSW Blues, except his surname will look a little different than what fans are used to. In the article written by Kristy-Lee Harris on NSW Rugby League, Cotric said, “That’s

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5
Jun

State of Origin video | Andrew Johns, Johnathan Thurston Game 1 preview

Andrew Johns and Johnathan Thurston [Sam Ayoub‘s client] have broken down key elements of the State of Origin I clash. Watch the video on wwos.nine.com.au

5
Jun

Humble beginnings the Origin of Cotric family’s dreams coming true

It’s easy to see where [Sam Ayoub‘s client] Nick Cotric gets it from. Humble, hard working and looking to avoid the limelight. David, the father of the Canberra Raiders young gun, comes across as exactly that. Preferring to just enjoy his son’s State of Origin debut for the NSW Blues. David Polkinghorne of The Canberra Times shares this story, All

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5
Jun

From the couch to the cauldron: Cotric set to realise Origin dream

Sam Ayoub‘s client Blues winger Nick Cotric talks about making his State of Origin debut and what it means for his father, as well as the rest of his family. Watch the full video on nrl.com  

4
Jun

Ferguson throws support behind Fittler’s new-look Blues

Sam Ayoub‘s client Eels winger Blake Ferguson says there are no hard feelings over his non-selection for NSW, throwing his support behind the new right-side combination of Josh Morris and Nick Cotric [another client of Sam Ayoub]. NRL.com Reporter Chris Kennedy tells this story, Young Raiders winger Cotric was eventually preferred for the right wing spot that Ferguson was making

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3
Jun

Greg Alexander reveals just how close Blake Ferguson came to NSW selection

NSW advisor Greg Alexander has revealed [Sam Ayoub‘s client] Eels winger Blake Ferguson was pencilled in as the Blues’ right winger up until a form slump over the past month. The article published by Sporting News tells this story, Ferguson began the year in sizzling touch upon joining Parramatta from the Roosters and the Blues selectors were willing to overlook

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3
Jun

Origin debutant Cotric defends Blues selection despite Canberra upbringing

Sam Ayoub‘s client Nick Cotric has lived in Canberra his whole life, represented the ACT as a teen but says he’s NSW to the bone. State of Origin history is littered with cases of questionable eligibility and has periodically been used by both sides to trade barbs across state lines. In the article by AAP on Wide World of Sports, Cotric

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3
Jun

A limo driver, a text and blocked number: Inside Canberra Raider Nick Cotric’s Origin call-up

Sam Ayoub‘s client Nick Cotric is a laidback sort of bloke.  Nothing seems to faze him, he’s quite relaxed most of the time. George Clarke for Fox Sports tells this story, “Then my Raiders manager phones me up,” Cotric says. “He was telling me I’d been selected in the squad for Origin. So I drove back to Canberra that day, got my

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27
May

‘Good teams can’t have a week off’: Canberra Raiders rise for NRL test

A group of unperturbed youngsters led by State of Origin hopeful Nick Cotric, Hudson Young (both are Sam Ayoub‘s clients), Corey Horsburgh and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad will play a key role as the Raiders look to build on their top four blueprint. Read the full story written by Caden Helmers on The Canberra Times