S.o.o. 2015.

[TheNuclearOne]

About time we kicked this off no? Will Big Bird get off so as to play?

[Jarro]

He should be banned for most of the series IMO.

[Captain Nemo]

He will be.
QLD 3-0
Nothing more to say.
Get on now!

[BenM]

Queenslandeeeeerrrr

[Jarro]

Bird out for 8 weeks.

Good.

[Captain Nemo]

Should get more.

[Ron Burgundy]

If the guy can't figure out that glassing your missus, doing coke and pissing on cop cars is wrong, what chance does he have of learning lifting blokes in the tackle is wrong?

[3oneday]

1 in a row

[chappy1970]

I know next to nothing about league or it's players, but Bird appears to be a Massive Bell end

[Blackhelmo]

With bird out at least the qld media won't have anything to piss and moan about. His suspension took two birds with one stone.

Can't complain bout him getting off or smaller suspension and the thug tactics he employs

[jimandr]

1 in a row

I wish I didn't agree with this, but I do.

The NSW media and various other league identities are playing their usual game of spruiking their favourites and death riding the players they don't like. People who should know better are trying to get Mitchell Pearce in the team to play out of position at five eighth. Josh Reynolds is a pillock, and isn't playing well, but he was part of a winning team, so he should be worth at least the first game. But half the media want him out. We do this to ourselves almost every year.

It'll be a miracle if NSW win this year.

[mrbluu]

Mitchell Pearce is shit. Goof club player but did **** all at origin level and he had plenty of chances!!!

[3oneday]

Mitchell Pearce is shit.like your autocorrect

[PerryGroves]

how-many-state-of-origin-players-can-you-name
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/state-of-origin/how-many-state-of-origin-players-can-you-name-20150507-ggw5kv.html

[Tongueboy]

how-many-state-of-origin-players-can-you-name
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/state-of-origin/how-many-state-of-origin-players-can-you-name-20150507-ggw5kv.html

15

[mrbluu]

All this talk of dropping Hodkinson and Reynolds for Pearce and Moloney for origin is everything that is wrong with NSW Origin.

[TheNuclearOne]

Love it!!! For many years now our selections have been mostly no brainers, particularly the halves. I remember in our dark years somewhere around the mid 90's our 5/8 woes were killing us. Thank god another great one ended up coming along then Thurston stepped up later. NSW has a few selection dilemna's. I'd personally look to the future and play Dugan 5/8, he's a real Origin type competitior. Snakes injuries have taken their toll and he no longer racks up the work required in SOO imo. He's quality but Dugan can get down and dirty and rack up a huge workrate to help the forwards. Also super dangerous chasing and jumping for attacking bombs and a real tackle buster. Actually i hope you go with Moylan or Snake LOL! There's talk of maybe a ball plays fullback due to previous difficulty getting enough points.

Worries me that Gallen is out.

[TheNuclearOne]

Heavy claims Pearce will be 5/8 in place of Grub.

[3oneday]

Pearce at 6 is probably a good idea.

They'll probably bring the Bunnies 7 in for game 2.

Then swap someone else in, and then just go back to the same old same old.

[TheNuclearOne]

Hahaha, you might be right. Should be an interesting series.

[backintheswing]

The bunnies 7 has a broken thumb, so hopefully he does play game 2. Last I heard he was out for 8 weeks.

[Jarro]

Cam Smith should right to play..... his kicking game is as good as it's ever been.

[3oneday]

Dirty prick that he is :lol:

[Jarro]

Best dummyhalf to ever play the game

[3oneday]

No argument from me, but post #23 is still accurate.

[Captain Nemo]

QLD 3-0 series $4, best bet ever......

[Jarro]

No argument from me, but post #23 is still accurate.
I struggle to find many players that aren't grubs these days 😕

[PerryGroves]

I struggle to find many players that aren't grubs these days 

Try watching something other than a Broncos game.

[Jarro]

Try watching something other than a Broncos game.
Haha... funny.

[TheNuclearOne]

DCE out, Inglis and Hodges fail to train, Slater in doubt. We'd have to be underdogs.

[3oneday]

Buncha old codgers anyway. If the Blues don't fall for their tricks they should out enthuse them.



;)

[TheNuclearOne]

Hahaha, righto Phil :D

[jimandr]

Centrebet rather foolishly gave me a $10 bonus bet, presumably because I haven't had a bet for a very long time. I have invested that bet on Qld, which makes NSW a certainty to win this game. Win/win for me, either way.

[Jarro]

NSW best chance to go back to back this year now that their drug cheat captain Gallen is out.

[chappy1970]

I received a super box invite to the SOO game at the G, what should I expect...note this is my first league game

[3Puttpete]

I received a super box invite to the SOO game at the G, what should I expect...note this is my first league game

It's a better game on tv. The bloke with the ball is the only one you need to watch

[SundayHack]

Both the games so far this weekend prove SoO should be on a stand alone weekend. Both terrible games with teams without key players.

[TheNuclearOne]

I received a super box invite to the SOO game at the G, what should I expect...note this is my first league game

Atmosphere should be sensational, enjoy mate.

[Jarro]

It's a better game on tv. The bloke with the ball is the only one you need to watch
Not really .... lots happens off the ball also.

Watch Billy Slater behind the line marshalling the troops.

Watching it from the corporate box at the G would sensational 👍

[PerryGroves]

I received a super box invite to the SOO game at the G, what should I expect...note this is my first league game

Chappy, I was living in Melbourne when they first took an Origin game there, guess it was 94 or 95. Was keen to take a few of the AFL punters from work and show them "real" football. Was hard to see the game because the G is so big, game wasn't great as they often aren't, the blokes from work were focussed on why they wouldn't try and kick for touch better.

Like most things people build up, the result rarely satisfies, I guess as well, there is no hatred. Most people from Melbourne are there just to see a game, problem is Origin is more about the triumph of the indomitable QLD spirit over the forces of evil the NSWRL and the ARL and other nefarious institutions designed to keep them down. :smt015

Join me in laughing at their paranoia, have a few beers, enjoy the hits, don't worry about the refereeing or trying to figure out their decisions. I have been watching for 45 years and have no clue anymore.

[jimandr]

I received a super box invite to the SOO game at the G, what should I expect...note this is my first league game

There are three things you need to know.

Firstly, the team you follow are angels, who would never knowingly do anything against the rules, and any breaches are only because the other team did it first.

Secondly, the other team are cheating scum.

Thirdly, and most importantly, everything is the fault of the referees. Remember to shout GET EM ON SIDE at least 100 times during the game.

[Captain Nemo]

Anyone in Sydney going to the game want to meet up for a beer, or 5?

[mrbluu]

Anyone in Sydney going to the game want to meet up for a beer, or 5?
U got a free ticket for me???

[Captain Nemo]

U got a free ticket for me???

I did have, but......

[mrbluu]

U got a free ticket for me???
So no??

[3oneday]

Seems not :p

[Captain Nemo]

So no??
Not this year bro....

[Scifisicko]

Im such a wet back...i thought this thread was goingt to be like sooooo 90's....having said that s.o.o is an OK watch, assuming there is no football on.

[BGH]

I received a super box invite to the SOO game at the G, what should I expect...note this is my first league game

You sure you didn't receive two?

[TheNuclearOne]

U got a free ticket for me???

Dibs!

[BGH]

I received a super box invite to the SOO game at the G, what should I expect...note this is my first league game

Seriously though, I'd just enjoy my time in the box. The atmosphere has really suffered at every league game I have been to on an AFL ground.

[Captain Nemo]

Anyone in Sydnay want to go tonight with me, I have a spare ticket.....

[wazandnic]

Anyone in Sydnay want to go tonight with me, I have a spare ticket..... :(

[mrbluu]

:(
Hahahaha

[mrbluu]

Hahahaha
Yes and it would have been wrong if I didn't get these.

[Captain Nemo]

Mr Blu is accompioning me, could be an omen....

[Dcanto]

Mr Blu is accompioning me, could be an omen.... Kiss of death! ;)

[KristianJ]

Just flicked NRL 360 on. Gene Miles is on sans moustache.

A sad day in rugby league history when one of the great facial caterpillars is consigned to a memory.

[BayBum]

Forgive my ignorance here but how is Josh McGuire eligible for Origin when he plays for Samoa ?

I don't know the full eligibility criteria, obviously.

[Captain Nemo]

Cause he's a queenslander....

[damoocow]

Hope the Qld selectors put their knitting aside to watch some of the old hacks they picked in this team....

[BenM]

The old hacks did good :D

[Jarro]

Go the old hacks ....

[damoocow]

The old hacks did good :D

Disagree - NSW bad enough to make QLD look good.

[BenM]

Disagree - NSW bad enough to make QLD look good.

Hard to disagree with you, really QLD should have scored in the second half after having 3 or 4 repeat cracks at it, but winners are grinners, that's all I meant. They played well enough to win.

Pretty average game really as origins go.

[damoocow]

Hard to disagree with you, really QLD should have scored in the second half after having 3 or 4 repeat cracks at it, but winners are grinners, that's all I meant. They played well enough to win.

Pretty average game really as origins go.

Average indeed - my enduring memory of it will be my son laughing at Woods running style [and he didn't run far] and saying 'that guy's so fat he can't run properly'.

[mrbluu]

If only we had Mitchell Pearce to lead us.....

[3oneday]

Quality game.

Should have watched Criminal Minds.

[TheNuclearOne]

Disagree - NSW bad enough to make QLD look good.

Only because you got egg on your face after your initial statement.

[mrbluu]

Only because you got egg on your face after your initial statement.
U sure it wasn't spunk???

[TheNuclearOne]

U sure it wasn't spunk???

:shock:

:D

[dc68]

Where's that arseclowns thread?

[damoocow]

Only because you got egg on your face after your initial statement.

Not really - a few old hacks got carried by the team.

[Jarro]

Little Wobbie Fawah might be out for the rest of the series after that vicious Hodges tackle.

Gotta love Hodgo :)

So can we assume that Mennis will step into the dummyhalf role ? I hope so.

[backintheswing]

One change for Qld. Cronk out and the backflipper in.

[Jarro]

Go the backflipper !!

[3oneday]

Pity the game is in Melbourne and not Brisbane. Would have loved to see qld boo one of their own.

[Jarro]

We won't boo him up here, we have to save our gas for gallen :)

[Grunt]

3-0 Series whitewash to the Maroons, Gallen is past it and hopefully this series will see the end of Daley and his 5 Front rowers, 8 Second rowers 2 halves, Dummy half and a fullback team.

[TheNuclearOne]

3-0 Series whitewash to the Maroons, Gallen is past it and hopefully this series will see the end of Daley and his 5 Front rowers, 8 Second rowers 2 halves, Dummy half and a fullback team.

To be fair he has specialist centres and wingers.

[SundayHack]

Would have liked to have seen Hunt given the nod over dce.

[TheNuclearOne]

Would have liked to have seen Hunt given the nod over dce.

I'm close to agreeing. A big help to DCE is that he has been blooded a bit now and knows a lot of the team plays as well. Some have been built around him coming on as a sub previously. Hopefully he has matured a bit since his last actual starting Origin. It would have been daunting to throw Hunt in there straight up.

[Grunt]

To be fair he has specialist centres and wingers.
But they are told to play like Second rowers, not attack. Jennings will be lucky to get the ball in an attacking movement. He will get the ball cycling in behind a forward run.

[3oneday]

I'd appreciate a 30-28 scoreline.

Supposed to be the games showpiece, and of late they are boring as shit.

[damoocow]

DCE has to be the worst ever QLD player. Can't recall a more useless first half performance.

[BenM]

Gallen giving away 3 penalties then going off with a sore rib? :D

[Ron Burgundy]

Gallen giving away 3 penalties then going off with a sore rib? :D Pulled a heartilage then ran to the sheds to get juiced up. True to form really.

[SundayHack]

DCE has to be the worst ever QLD player. Can't recall a more useless first half performance.
Useless. Deer in headlights. Bring on Morgn

[damoocow]

Useless. Deer in headlights. Bring on Morgn

Morgan or Ben Hunt. Taping the game so haven't started watching 2nd half yet - fingers crossed DCE has terrible injury in dressing room...

[mrbluu]

No idea why the commentators keep going on about the inglis no try. It was a clear strip and Inglis was off side. Simples!!!

[goonie]

I will be shocked if these refs are there for game 3, just terrible.

[Ron Burgundy]

Oh well. Good of the referee to force a live third game. Better to win it in front of a home crowd.

Better game than the first at least. Even that tranny from Eurovision managed to score one.

[KristianJ]

How the hell did Bogle get a spot on the sideline?

[SundayHack]

No idea why the commentators keep going on about the inglis no try. It was a clear strip and Inglis was off side. Simples!!!
When I first saw it I thought don't score you're offside.

[Tongueboy]

Bleat

[SundayHack]

Qld lost all the momentum when they took the 2 when 2 in front. Should have looked for a try. Turning point of the game. Qlds right side defence was woeful tonight. Better side won on the night

[goonie]

Oh well. Good of the referee to force a live third game. Better to win it in front of a home crowd.

Better game than the first at least. Even that tranny from Eurovision managed to score one.

The weeks of sooking in the media worked well for them.

My 5 year old boy watched the first 20mins, his first ever game, didn't even know which team we go for, and he says after the first big melee "The blues are big babies" I laughed my ass off.

[damoocow]

Qld lost all the momentum when they took the 2 when 2 in front. Should have looked for a try. Turning point of the game. Qlds right side defence was woeful tonight. Better side won on the night

Turning point was Meninga leaving DCE on for the 2nd half - bad move. With DCE in Qld side - NSW are definitely the better team.

[Tongueboy]

The weeks of sooking in the media worked well for them.

My 5 year old boy watched the first 20mins, his first ever game, didn't even know which team we go for, and he says after the first big melee "The blues are big babies" I laughed my ass off.

Bleat

[Ron Burgundy]

Tongueboy, are you a sheep?

[Ned]

Turning point was Meninga leaving DCE on for the 2nd half - bad move. With DCE in Qld side - NSW are definitely the better team.

Is the www.news.com.au rating of 4.5 too generous for DCE?

[TheNuclearOne]

God i hope Cronk is back for the last, DCE is still miles under SOO level which is a bit surprising given his exposure to SOO and NRL experience. Makes for miles too much pressure on Thurston and predictability (for those hunting JT) due to DCE not being utilised much.

[PeteyD]

Better team won. More enthusiastic and better execution. Good on the refs for keeping the 10, despite the strange calls.

[chappy1970]

I enjoyed it thoroughly,

I was asked last week by the people who hosted me tonight at the 'G', which scarf I'd like, the Blue or Maroon. For some strange reason I chose the Blue one.
Seems like a good choice now :)

[chappy1970]

35931

[SundayHack]

If DCE is worth $10 million how much is Thurston worth. I wonder if it's to late for Manly to do a backflip. #payingovers

[PeteyD]

He needs experience playing with the others in the team. Whether they let him get that or give Morgan or Hunt a run we will have to see. Part of Kronk's value is the rapport he has with Smith and Slater. At times DCE was expecting someone to be where they were not, and his reaction to that was poor. Knowing what the QLD selectors are like they will stick with him.

Don't take anything away from the young NSW forwards. They were outstanding.

[backintheswing]

My son just had the exact same injury that Cronk had, a lateral meniscus tear. My lad was out for 7 weeks, could have pushed it to get back in 6, but he waited. This was without surgery.

Cronk had immediate surgery, which would have been a basic cartilage shave. I am expecting him to play. It's an injury that you can't re-do, an strength wise it will be fine.

Without Cronk, Qld lose, unless Hunt starts at 7.

[3oneday]

Refs must have been told "this is our flagship game, keep them apart".

See what happens in QLD I guess, but it was nice to see the centres and wingers touch the ball, apart from hitups.

Some idiot in the Sydney media said Pearce finally came of age. Bullshit, he was the weakest link all night.

[mrbluu]

Refs must have been told "this is our flagship game, keep them apart".

See what happens in QLD I guess, but it was nice to see the centres and wingers touch the ball, apart from hitups.

Some idiot in the Sydney media said Pearce finally came of age. Bullshit, he was the weakest link all night.

They were!!

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/state-of-origin-2015-referees-warned-to-keep-maroons-onside-in-game-two/story-fni3fqyo-1227401150747

[wazandnic]

Went both ways though. NSW gave a way just as many penalties for offside. Keeping them apart definitely makes it a better game for mine.

Funny hearing the DCE comments. Kind of like whats been dished up about NSW halves. Always going to happen when you don't have a halves combination that regularly play together. Cronk gets away with it because he knows Smith, Slater so well. Thurston is just a freak!

Have heard some whining about the Inglis no try... what about the Hodges forearm to Hoffman (that has since gone on report) To Hoffmans credit he got up and just played on. I doubt the likes of Inglis, Thurston, Cronk, Smith and even Hodges would have got up and played on from that hit?? NSW should have had a penalty and been pushing the line instead the next set QLd score! Could have been a game changer.

NSW definitely the better side last night.

[3oneday]

That forearm is worth 2 weeks at least.

[backintheswing]

That forearm is worth 2 weeks at least.

Unluckily for all you Broncos and Qld haters, it was 75 points, down to 57 points with an early guilty plea. He's free to play against the filth this Sunday.

[BGH]

All this talk of bringing Hunt in at halfback for the decider at the expense of DCE. I doubt they would throw him in there under that kind of pressure for his debut.

No one seems to bring up the possibility of Thurston at 7 and Morgan at 6. Wouldn't be the worst idea.

[backintheswing]

Morgan is overawed by Origin. Has been ordinary in his 2 stints so.

I am thinking Cronk will play anyway. By the time of origin 3, it will be 5 weeks since the injury.

[Jarro]

Unluckily for all you Broncos and Qld haters, it was 75 points, down to 57 points with an early guilty plea. He's free to play against the filth this Sunday.

Yay !!!

Credit to the Bloos, they played out of their skin wednesday night, the young forwards responded to the criticism dished out.

QLD certainly weren't at their best, but you can't play like that every time, so looking forward to a much improved performance in game 3.

Inglis to fullback too now that Billy is out, be interesting to see who comes into the centres to replace him though ??

[SundayHack]

Yay !!!

Credit to the Bloos, they played out of their skin wednesday night, the young forwards responded to the criticism dished out.

QLD certainly weren't at their best, but you can't play like that every time, so looking forward to a much improved performance in game 3.

Inglis to fullback too now that Billy is out, be interesting to see who comes into the centres to replace him though ??

Gagia will be in the centres. Has been in the extended squad all along. If Cronk is fit and I would say he will be, I would drop both DCE and Morgan and play another forward off the bench. Napa perhaps or Papali. I think we were lacking a forward with a bit of mongrel off the bench.

[3oneday]

They couldn't cope with being kept apart. Young legs, like how the Kiwis beat the Aussies.

Same refs, same edict on the 10, Blues win. Simple really, and about time the NRL woke up.

[TheNuclearOne]

Gagia will be in the centres. Has been in the extended squad all along. If Cronk is fit and I would say he will be, I would drop both DCE and Morgan and play another forward off the bench. Napa perhaps or Papali. I think we were lacking a forward with a bit of mongrel off the bench.

Be game taking both DCE and Morgan out with Cronk coming in so cold tho.

[Jarro]

Gagia will be in the centres. Has been in the extended squad all along. If Cronk is fit and I would say he will be, I would drop both DCE and Morgan and play another forward off the bench. Napa perhaps or Papali. I think we were lacking a forward with a bit of mongrel off the bench.
Not so sure about Gagai in the centres ? I think they might throw him on the wing and shift Chambers into the centres. Out of the two i believe Chambers is the better defender. GI to the back is a no-brainer.

I agree about Napa. I'd like to se him get a run on the bench. He's the bigger body we need on the bench, probably at the expense of Lillyman.

DCE will more than likely replace Morgan as the utility if Cronk returns.... Mal has already said he still backs DCE as a player for our future.

[Sydney Hacker]

I was at the game on Wednesday, the Qld forwards (bar Thaiday) did not hit the line with any pace or commitment at all. They need to muscle up big time in the next game or it will be a similar result at Lang Park.

[Blackhelmo]

I heard Parkers name called once all game, he is generally on his game at tis point in time. Thaiday is always on for Origin. Worst performance than DCE was when Hodges scored twice for NSW at the start of his career. As they said the 50/50 class can go either way. All these Qlders calling for DCE head goes to show you can't please them at all. Get over it it's just a game.

[Grunt]

Jennings may not be in Origin 3 as he was charged in Parramatta last night with Offensive Conduct.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/michael-jennings-arrested-and-charged-with-offensive-behaviour/story-fni3fbgz-1227407136670?utm_content=SocialFlow&utm_campaign=EditorialSF&utm_source=DailyTelegraph&utm_medium=Facebook

[JADO75]

I heard Parkers name called once all game, he is generally on his game at tis point in time. Thaiday is always on for Origin. Worst performance than DCE was when Hodges scored twice for NSW at the start of his career. As they said the 50/50 class can go either way. All these Qlders calling for DCE head goes to show you can't please them at all. Get over it it's just a game.

It's not just a game brotha

[Courty]

With Slater out, I'd be moving Boyd to fullback before GI & bring Napa onto the bench for some mongrel.

[Dcanto]

Jennings may miss the next game.

http://m.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/michael-jennings-arrested-and-charged-with-offensive-behaviour/story-e6frf3vu-1227407136670

[Jarro]

With Slater out, I'd be moving Boyd to fullback before GI & bring Napa onto the bench for some mongrel.

I reckon they'll go with GI so he can have that roving role that makes him so dangerous.

We're just lucky we have Boyd there who could more than capably fill the role if needed.

[Jarro]

Jennings may miss the next game.

http://m.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/michael-jennings-arrested-and-charged-with-offensive-behaviour/story-e6frf3vu-1227407136670

Should test out Daleys stance on bad behaviour.

[jimandr]

Should test out Daleys stance on bad behaviour.

It'll test News Ltd's stance on bad behaviour. They are normally boiling with rage, but everything changes when an origin star is involved.

On that subject, you Qld guys should be thankful you aren't seeing the Sydney media coverage. It was ultra doom and gloom after the first game, now it is the dawn of a new dynasty. Klemmer and Woods are the new superstars of League, and certain future immortals. It is just pathetic, and they'll change again if NSW don't win.

[TheNuclearOne]

I heard Parkers name called once all game, he is generally on his game at tis point in time.

21 tackles in the first half when the heat was on and 39 for the game. Add two offloads, a tackle bust and a try assist. Only the two hookers matched his tackle count.

Surprised Milford hasn't been bandied around anywhere this year.

[TheNuclearOne]

On that subject, you Qld guys should be thankful you aren't seeing the Sydney media coverage. It was ultra doom and gloom after the first game, now it is the dawn of a new dynasty. Klemmer and Woods are the new superstars of League, and certain future immortals. It is just pathetic, and they'll change again if NSW don't win.

Love it Jim :D

[Jarro]

21 tackles in the first half when the heat was on and 39 for the game. Add two offloads, a tackle bust and a try assist. Only the two hookers matched his tackle count.

Surprised Milford hasn't been bandied around anywhere this year.

He rarely plays a bad game these days.

We'll miss him tomorrow against The Storm.

[Jarro]

Gordie could take him.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/state-of-origin/gorden-tallis-offered-50k-to-fight-blues-hard-man-david-klemmer/story-fn31yxah-1227414683305

[3oneday]

Won't happen.

Funny a qldr talking about someone else running in whilstever Thaiday is breathing.

[3oneday]

Won't happen.

Funny a qldr talking about someone else running in whilstever Thaiday is breathing.

[Jarro]

Thaiday is hardly a lone ranger when it comes to running into a scuffle.

[WBennett]

Third man Thiaday is the biggest cat. When the scuffle is on, he'll run 20 metres to put a cheap shot in on those engaged in the fights.

[Jarro]

Third man Thiaday is the biggest cat. When the scuffle is on, he'll run 20 metres to put a cheap shot in on those engaged in the fights.

Hard to argue, but as i say, he's not alone is he ?

Seems the done thing these days by most players.

[3oneday]

Run in so they can hug and slap each other. Hardly seems worth it :)

[TheNuclearOne]

Has Thaiday actually ever run in and punched someone not looking?

[3oneday]

Is that a technicality? They're always looking for him to come running ;)

[TheNuclearOne]

Yeah but this and that is always said and i can't recall him ever racing over and punching someone TBH. Racing in and grabbing people, throwing them around etc is bugger all in my books.

[3oneday]

Are you suggesting he loves hugging new south welshmen? I guess he could :)

[TheNuclearOne]

No debate that he always comes flying in, but it's to get involved, wrestle, pull people away etc. He's not a cheap shot merchant. Quite enjoyed his running battle with Hargreaves a while back, neither took a backward step. I didn't know if Thaiday had it in him to quite that extent.

[TheNuclearOne]

Most malee's are 100% ghey now, at least those two pushed the envelope as much as they possibly could without overly looking stupid.

[Ned]

Poor DCE.

[TheNuclearOne]

Given DCE has zero penetration at in SOO at this stage of his career they went the right way. Morgan covers many roles.

[Jarro]

Given DCE has zero penetration at in SOO at this stage of his career they went the right way. Morgan covers many roles.
Agreed.

Glad to see Papalli in there too....some of the bloos forwards will be looking for him in the line 😎

[Tongueboy]

We will see.

[TheNuclearOne]

See what?

[Captain Nemo]

Bit of luck Klemer stomps on smiths ankle and he ends up with syndesmosis

[jimandr]

I was most amused to see the front page headline in the Courier Mail today. If they aren't allowed to leave the pitch unless they win, will they still be there next May if they lose? It reminds me of a Des Hasler quote from a few years ago when he said that losing was unacceptable in a particular game. Of course his team lost. And apparently it was acceptable, as his players weren't all sacked.

For the record, I still think Qld should win, but I hope they don't, just to see the Courier Mail's reaction.

[perci]

So far so good!

[Ron Burgundy]

Great half. Only complaint is that it was so good it didn't allow much cricket watching.

[3Puttpete]

Ennis having a crack at the ref for awarding a penalty for a lifting tackle on Smith. The irony.

[PeteyD]

Ennis not even captain should have been marched. Best thing is flick over to the cricket for half time and see Cook get out. Love it.

[KristianJ]

Absolutely deplorable effort by the Blues.

[PeteyD]

Crowd had them beat when they ran out.

[Ron Burgundy]

40-2 with 20 min left. I could really get used to this.

[Lagerlover]

The purple team right in this.

[SundayHack]

Yi Yi Yippy Yippy Yi.

[damoocow]

Ennis having a crack at the ref for awarding a penalty for a lifting tackle on Smith. The irony.

Ch 9 not showing any footage of McKinnon sooking during the match ?
Has anyone told him he's a puppet yet...

[3Puttpete]

I'm sure he's aware

[blurry]

Ch 9 not showing any footage of McKinnon sooking during the match ?Has anyone told him he's a puppet yet... His strings aren't working 😳Sorry

[benno_r]

His strings aren't working Sorry

So bad, but so good.

[jimandr]

Great half. Only complaint is that it was so good it didn't allow much cricket watching.

I have the exact opposite reaction.

I saw a lot of cricket, and every time I flicked it back over, Qld scored within a couple of tackles. So it was back to the cricket again.

About the only positive I can get out of the game is that we can officially blame Michael Ennis for everything. Either that, or Dane Gagai and Josh Papaali are such superstars that their mere presence caused a 50 point turnaround.

[damoocow]

I have the exact opposite reaction.

I saw a lot of cricket, and every time I flicked it back over, Qld scored within a couple of tackles. So it was back to the cricket again.

About the only positive I can get out of the game is that we can officially blame Michael Ennis for everything. Either that, or Dane Gagai and Josh Papaali are such superstars that their mere presence caused a 50 point turnaround.

As much as I loved the game and the result, an absolute highlight was the DCE had no part in it - what a team QLD are without him.

[goughy]

Like

[Sydney Hacker]

The only downside to my move to Melbourne is not walking into the Sydney office and just smiling smugly at the spuds opposite me.

[Grunt]

Wonder if Pearce will play origin again. We have lost 9/10 and he was missing in the one year we won.

[blurry]

The only downside to my move to Melbourne is not walking into the Sydney office and just smiling smugly at the spuds opposite me.Oh, you mean gloating

[Daves]

As much as I loved the game and the result, an absolute highlight was the DCE had no part in it - what a team QLD are without him.

He just doesn't fit in does he. Manly paid a lot to retain a spud.

[Sydney Hacker]

Oh, you mean gloating No, I always leave it to them to bring it up first. Amazing how quickly they do.

[SundayHack]

Queensland played almost the perfect game of football. Really happy how Qlds forwards stood up after getting dominated in game 2. DCE...who? I don't see him wearing a Qld jersey in the next few years. Did anyone see Thurston giving Pearce a mouthful close to the end at a scrum. Would have been along the lines of "enjoy your last few minutes of origin Mitchell".

[TheNuclearOne]

I have the exact opposite reaction.

I saw a lot of cricket, and every time I flicked it back over, Qld scored within a couple of tackles. So it was back to the cricket again.

About the only positive I can get out of the game is that we can officially blame Michael Ennis for everything. Either that, or Dane Gagai and Josh Papaali are such superstars that their mere presence caused a 50 point turnaround.

You are forgetting the biggest difference. If this guy was not injured last year the run would still be going IMO.

Irregardless of lineups QLD's determination and mindset was amazing. Everything just flows when Cronk is there, he gives them so much direction. With DCE there they can just gang up on Thurston, not so when Cronk is out there scheming and sharing the organising.

Inglis was brilliant at fullback, quite liked the future blueprint of he, Chambers and Gagai. Gagai might pop straight into Hodges spot. Morgan looked dangerous soon after coming on and can really sniff out a try. Guerra is an ideal SOO type forward. We have Milford and Hunt coming thru in the halves, just need a few young big men to raise their hands moving forward.

Plenty of things to think about for the Blooes. They were smashed in the forwards and starved for possession so their halves may get a small reprieve. Still don't believe Hodkinson is SOO standard when push comes to shove and Pearce was a bit of a turnstile out there last night. Dugan's been excellent all series and should be a no brainer selection.

I really don't think we can play that amazingly well again in the near future, crazy stuff. Hodgo's retirement, Mal's b'day, Smith's criticism. All the stars aligned for us last night.

[TheNuclearOne]

Did anyone see Thurston giving Pearce a mouthful close to the end at a scrum. Would have been along the lines of "enjoy your last few minutes of origin Mitchell".

Yeah but they'll pick him again, they always do hahaha

[3oneday]

NSW was monstered from the get go. I don't think they'll blame it on Pearce.

The difference was obviously Cooper Cronk. They had a half and 5/8 that controlled the game whilst the forwards finally stepped up.

Amazing performance really, pity the cricket wasn't more exciting or I would have stopped switching back ;)

[TheNuclearOne]

NSW was monstered from the get go. I don't think they'll blame it on Pearce.

The difference was obviously Cooper Cronk. They had a half and 5/8 that controlled the game whilst the forwards finally stepped up.

Amazing performance really, pity the cricket wasn't more exciting or I would have stopped switching back ;)

Agree, agree, agree. Cricket may have heated right up if Root went early. Saved by an inside edge first dib then dropped.

[Daves]

I didn't watch all of it last night, but of what I saw, Duggan tried his heart out in a totally outclassed team. The body language after Qld scored their last? try said to me this guy is serious SOO/Test material. A big turn around for someone who a couple of years ago seemed to be a waste of space with his attitude generally.

[Hux]

Been in Sydney all week. I was devastated to be away for soo but last night may have been the best soo ever. In the heart of enemy territory and surrounded by the blues supporters at the time of triumph [emoji299]️ talk about raining on their parade

[Lagerlover]

Would've like to have seen them do something more with the last penalty..

#saltrubbing

[3oneday]

I can only conclude that DCE is really that ineffective, it's really all that changed. Unless the Qldrs just don't like the prick either :lol:

[aussieashley]

Queensland played almost the perfect game of football. Really happy how Qlds forwards stood up after getting dominated in game 2. DCE...who? I don't see him wearing a Qld jersey in the next few years. Did anyone see Thurston giving Pearce a mouthful close to the end at a scrum. Would have been along the lines of "enjoy your last few minutes of origin Mitchell".


Yeah but they'll pick him again, they always do hahaha

Pearce was missing in action last night, and seems to go missing when NSW need him. Whenever QLD push up close to the try line or are on the 4th or 5th tackle, you'll see Smith, Cronk, Thurston getting the ball, attacking and making the big plays. Mitchell Pearce doesn't seem to in Origin, it's like he's not the go to guy for the team.

[Jarro]

Great perfomance from the QLD forwards ..... too old, too slow ..... yeah right.

Thurston is the best halfback to ever have played the game .... leaves the pill-popper for dead !

[Jarro]

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