Balmain great Tim Brasher has backed Jarryd Hayne for the NSW fullback spot ahead of James Tedesco despite the Wests Tigers star impressing in the No.1 jersey this year.Gold Coasts Hayne has missed the last two State of Origin series to pursue his NFL dream, but former Blues custodian Brashers preference is for him at fullback, with Tedesco slotted in either on the wing, at centre or on the bench.If Haynes playing great footy, hes got to get the spot, Brasher told AAP.Hes the best weve got at his best.But I think you have to find a spot for Tedesco. Hed be great in the squad either way.Brasher said the 23-year-old Tedesco, who debuted for the Blues this year, needed an injury-free NRL season after his season was cut short when he missed the ninth-placed Tigers finals push with a broken jaw.It was the most recent of a string of frustrating setbacks during his five-year career.His problem is going to be staying on the field, Brasher said.When hes playing hes fantastic. Hes one of the best out there.But his big thing is being consistent and staying injury-free. If he does that, I think hell be good enough to make the Origin team no matter where they put him.As for the Tigers, former star Brasher said their best chance in 2017 was to sneak into the eight and give it a shake in the finals.He predicted the clubs off-contract stars including Aaron Woods, Mitchell Moses and Luke Brooks would remain at the club as they push for a premiership in coming years.Theyre mature enough to start being a force but they still have that odd game where things dont go right at all, Brasher said from the Jack Newton Classic in the Hunter Valley.What those guys do have is a bond and theyll take a little bit less to stay together.But, in saying that, when it comes to it, youve got a short time in rugby league and no one can begrudge anyone for getting what theyre worth.He also defended the signing of former Penrith centre Jamal Idris, who took a years break from the game, as a calculated risk. Swell Drinkfles . -- For the first time in two months, an opponent was standing up to Alabama. Hydro Flask Nederland . All of the scoring came in the final 20:04. Lucic scored on a power play at 15:46 of the third period, when he tipped a shot over Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen for a 3-1 lead. http://www.swellbottlenederland.com/hydro-flask-nederland.html . - Derek Wolfe says hes finally healthy after suffering a seizure in November that doctors now believe was related to the spinal cord injury he suffered in the preseason. Swell Fles Aanbieding .Y. - New Orleans forward Anthony Davis was chosen Friday to replace the injured Kobe Bryant in the NBA All-Star game that will be played in his home city. Swell Fles Kopen . Coach Tom Thibodeau says the former MVP will probably start travelling with the team in the next few weeks. Rose tore the meniscus in his right knee at Portland in November and was ruled out for the remainder of the season by the Bulls. NEW YORK -- New York Mets right-hander Bartolo Colon is an All-Star at age 43.Colon was named to the squad Friday by National League manager Terry Collins as a replacement for Madison Bumgarner, who is unavailable because he will pitch Sunday for the San Francisco Giants.Colon called the selection a surprise. He also revealed that he intends to pitch only one more season.It means a lot, especially for someone my age, Colon said through an interpreter. It surprised me a lot. Theres a lot of great ballplayers around the league, and I wasnt expecting this.Colon joins Yoenis Cespedes, Noah Syndergaard and Jeurys Familia as the Mets All-Star representatives. The Mets contingent heading to this All-Star Game is the teams largest since 2009, when David Wright, Francisco Rodriguez, Johan Santana and Carlos Beltran represented the club.ddddddddddddColon becomes the oldest All-Star since Mariano Rivera in 2013. If he gets to bat, which isnt likely, he would become the oldest player to hit in an All-Star Game since Carlton Fisk in 1991.Colon said he has no interest in hitting in the game.No, no. I pray to God it doesnt happen, he said.Colon returns to the scene of one of his greatest feats: San Diegos Petco Park. He became the oldest player in major league history to hit his first homer when he took James Shields deep there on May 7.Colon is 7-4 with a 3.28 ERA in 18 appearances (17 starts) this season. Cheap JerseysChina NFL Jerseys[/urlolon is 7-4 with a 3.28 ERA in 18 appearanceeys ' ' '