Nathan Merritt for NSW State of Origin Team

Nathan Merritt should be selected for the NSW State of Origin Team.

Nathan Merritt has proved over the past 5 seasons in the NRL that he is a consistent and talented rugby league winger.

In 2006 Nathan Merritt was the NRLs top try scorer with 22 Trys. This effort was even more remarkable as the South Sydney Rabbitohs finished last on the competition ladder. This is a feat no other Rugby League plater has ever accomplished.
In 2007 Nathan Merritt scored 10 Trys
In 2008 Nathan Merritt scored 13 Trys
In 2009 Nathan Merritt scored 19 Trys.
in 2010 Nathan Merritt is currently equal 2nd Try Scorer on 13 Trys as of Round 14. Nathan is also 3rd in Linebreaks with 13.

In 2009 Nathan Merritt kicked the match winning field goal For the South Sydney Rabbitohs against the Wests Tigers, round 10 May 17. The field goal was from Out on his Wing, 30 meters out. This shows his resourcefulness and match winning ability.

Nathan Merritt's Defense is Solid. in 2007 Coach Jason Taylor made the following comments regarding Nathan Merrits Defense:
"Nathan's tackle, that was our season right there,''
"What he's doing for us defensively on the tryline is winning games for us,''.

The NSWRL can no longer dismiss Nathan Merritts Stats as one of the greatest wingers in the NRL today. He is a prolific try scorer and solid defender.

Nathan Merritt is a proud NSW man and should be given the chance to represent NSW at State of Origin.