2018 Origin II - NSW 18-14 QLD @ ANZ

[Maximus]

https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/06/24/nsw-blues-player-ratings-state-of-origin-game-two/

Who actually is "Chris Kennedy" - assigned to "rate" the teams.... Sure it's someones opinion just like mine but..

Tom Trbrjjccvv rates "7" - ?!?! More than Addo-Carr, Klemmer and the same at Mitchell, Cordner....

And Roberts 4.5 with comment - "still questions over his defence" - he marked Inglis and tackled his heart out, anyone recall him missing one?! Helped nullify Inglis full-stop.

He missed 3. And didn't get a hand on anyone for their 1st try. And got sin binned with a stupid play that could have cost us if not for Turbo and Cleary stepping up in defence.

 

[Nerd]

Expect to see Ponga start in the dead rubber.

Possibly in the halves

If there is a football god please let this happen. In fact if they pick any QLD eligible player either forward or back in place of Hunt we would have to be better off.

 

[Bring back John Fifita]

Roberts poor positioning helped set up the Holmes try and he nearly cost us with a professional foul.

I take your point. But he marked Inglis like a bulldog on the back of a meat wagon. Anyway opinions eh...

 

[King hit]

Hunt really went missing tonight when the crunch was on. I always thought though this would happen. Being a cricket lover I remember when Warne etc retired and all these young guys came in and they were hyped as being just as good and that Australia would dominate forever. Off course they were nowhere near as good and Australia went through a long rebuilding period. In Michael Hussey's biography he spoke about how this 'as good as warne' hype really got into the minds of the next generation. Especially for spinners.

 

[Dave_]

If there is a football god please let this happen. In fact if they pick any QLD eligible player either forward or back in place of Hunt we would have to be better off.

DCE?

 

[jargan83]

As good as the win by NSW was the highlight of my week was watching the Mighty Eels giving the bye a good thumping. Look out Dragons we are coming for you.

Super Coach Mary has been planning this game for a fortnight. Suffer in your jocks Eels fans!

 

[dogslife]

Someone will have to explain to me what Andrew McCullough offers

 

[Generalzod]

Someone will have to explain to me what Andrew McCullough offers

Cook outplayed him

 

[Bring back John Fifita]

Someone will have to explain to me what Andrew McCullough offers

I thought he went ok, and in effect Qld forwards were better than the blues pack. But that's just my opinion

 

[mxlegend99]

Qft.

It's absolutely hysterical.

The bloke runs hard all night and hits harder in D. He also bleeds Blue and leads by an example.

And yet half his own fans lay into him. How sad!

Congrats on the MotM Godner. What a Blues legend.

Half his own fans? He gets laid into because he has no fans.

Its just unfortunate the Panthers halves could make this nuffy a winner. Ruined his Origin record while paired with Pearce.

 

[Nerd]

DCE?

Ash Taylor or even Ponga. Neither could be worse than the disaster that is Ben Hunt.

 

[TheFrog]

And Roberts 4.5 with comment - "still questions over his defence" - he marked Inglis and tackled his heart out, anyone recall him missing one?! Helped nullify Inglis full-stop.

He wasn't picked as a tackling machine, he was picked to run fast. Which he hasn't done.

 

[Ron's_Mate]

Ben Hunt really showed me something at halfback for QLD tonight, I was impressed.

I really think he should get at least the next 7 origin series just to make sure he is up to this level.

QLD really need to show some loyalty here.

 

[aqua_duck]

Was very disappointed with our forwards to be honest, just very little go forward and a lack of willingness to take those tough hit ups. Matt Prior had 3 hit ups all game and i don't think he had a single hit up in his second stint, DeBelin 6 hit ups and less than 50m in 59 minutes. The outside backs weren't getting it done taking the ball out of their own half, that's when the forwards needed to step up and TBH the only one who did was Cordner

 

[Tommy Smith]

Half his own fans? He gets laid into because he has no fans.

Its just unfortunate the Panthers halves could make this nuffy a winner. Ruined his Origin record while paired with Pearce.

Man of the Match.

Congrats Godner on leading your state to a series win.

 

[King hit]

Having a victory feast of a Hungry Jacks whopper and chicken fries to celebrate the win. Just like I did in 2014. Already have enjoyed the Tooheys.

 

[moffla]

Hunt kicking the ball dead on the third. I’m happy it happened but I’m so dumbfounded

 

[mxlegend99]

Man of the Match.

Congrats Godner on leading your state to a series win.

He got that for not being the worst player on field this game..baby steps with Fraudner.

 

[Ron's_Mate]

Hunt kicking the ball dead on the third. I’m happy it happened but I’m so dumbfounded

Hunt - "Hey, at least I didn't drop it."

 

[Tommy Smith]

He got that for not being the worst player on field this game..baby steps with Fraudner.

Soooo much butthurt dished out by the triumphant Mighty Blues captain!

Boyd Godner, Man of the Match & Blues legend.

We're all celebrating his achievements whilst you're wallowing in that pit of jealousy.

Oh Captain My Captain
Boyd
Cordnerrrrrrr!!!!

P.S. Roosters 32 Penrith 6