2016 Origin II - QLD 26-16 NSW @ Suncorp

[Timmah]

1. Darius Boyd 2. Corey Oates 3. Greg Inglis 4. Justin O'Neill 5. Dane Gagai 6. Johnathan Thurston 7. Cooper Cronk 8. Matthew Scott 9. Cameron Smith 10. Jacob Lillyman 11. Matt Gillett 12. Sam Thaiday 13. Corey Parker
Interchange: 14. Michael Morgan 15. Josh Mcguire 16. Aidan Guerra 17. Josh Papalii

1. Matt Moylan 2. Blake Ferguson 3. Michael Jennings 14. Dylan Walker 5. Josh Mansour 6. James Maloney 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Aaron Woods 9. Robbie Farah 10. James Tamou 11. Greg Bird 12. Josh Jackson 13. Paul Gallen
Interchange: 15. Tyson Frizell 16. David Klemmer 17. Andrew Fifita 19. Jack Bird

Referees: Gerard Sutton, Ben Cummins
Sideline Officials: Brett Suttor, Nick Beashel
Video Referees: Bernard Sutton, Luke Patten, Ashley Klein;


U18s 5:40pm

 

[GongPanther]

NSW by 4.(hopefully)

 

[chigurh]

If QLD is as old and slow as all of NSW believe they are, a faster track and a much more up tempo game will expose them. Plus Myles is a huge loss given he is almost the most experienced Origin player of all time.

So QLD with their back right up against the wall in this one. Should be a good game!

 

[Uncle Kraka]

QLD to win easily. 20+

 

[no name]

Any news on Matt Scott?
Looked to be in a bit of strife late in last night's game.

 

[Rhino_NQ]

whose next in line if the fivehead is no good?

 

[Frank_Grimes]

Was Graham cited for his high tackle on Thurston last night? Didn't look too bad, Thurston slipped into it but it was still a stiff arm tackle. Graham could be in doubt pending his history.

 

[moffla]

QLD by 12. Daley out

 

[Rhino_NQ]

would love to see o'neil get an origin try

 

[Captain Apollo]

Was Graham cited for his high tackle on Thurston last night? Didn't look too bad, Thurston slipped into it but it was still a stiff arm tackle. Graham could be in doubt pending his history.

He's been charged with a Grade 1 carless high tackle. Source - http://www.nrl.com/wade-graham-faces-one-match-ban/tabid/10874/newsid/98048/default.aspx

Normally a guilty plea would see him escape suspension. Problem is, Graham already has 33 carry over points so he would have to fight the charge and be found not guilty to avoid suspension.

 

[Frank_Grimes]

He's been charged with a Grade 1 carless high tackle. Source - http://www.nrl.com/wade-graham-faces-one-match-ban/tabid/10874/newsid/98048/default.aspx

Normally a guilty plea would see him escape suspension. Problem is, Graham already has 33 carry over points so he would have to fight the charge and be found not guilty to avoid suspension.

You'd have to think he'll fight it. Can't see him winning though.

 

[lockyno1]

Finally they get a decision right only problem it is better for QLD if he plays and the other two options don't!

 

[DJShaksta]

You'd have to think he'll fight it. Can't see him winning though.

True. Weird old game.
Deliberately stomp on someone's nuts - all good.
Accidentally contact the head - suspended.

 

[TheFrog]

If QLD is as old and slow as all of NSW believe they are, a faster track and a much more up tempo game will expose them. Plus Myles is a huge loss given he is almost the most experienced Origin player of all time.

So QLD with their back right up against the wall in this one. Should be a good game!

I'm thinking we'll see some very different officiating this time. A nice big 10 and not a great deal of wrestling. Jennings, Ferguson and co running off Moylan and making serious metres. Rub of the green to NSW. Decider in Sydney in front of full house, rather than dead rubber in front of half that if you're lucky.

 

[lockyno1]

True. Weird old game.
Deliberately stomp on someone's nuts - all good.
Accidentally contact the head - suspended.

The amount of how "late" it was hurt Graham. They had to charge him unfortunately.

Brown getting off was disgraceful though, however two wrongs don't make a right.

 

[Frank_Grimes]

The amount of how "late" it was hurt Graham. They had to charge him unfortunately.

Brown getting off was disgraceful though, however two wrongs don't make a right.

How was it late? Thurston still had the ball. What hurts him is how he came in with his arm out to the side.

 

[Clifferd]

True. Weird old game.
Deliberately stomp on someone's nuts - all good.
Accidentally contact the head - suspended.

Also deliberate tripping is all good aswell

I reckon they'll let Graham off, it'd be cruel not to, I think even Qlders would agree

 

[TheFrog]

Brown getting off was disgraceful though, however two wrongs don't make a right.

Fifita didn't get charged for putting Te Maire Martin out for the season either. This wasn't even late, the tackled player never had the ball. It was on suspicion. But it wasn't high. That is the difference.

 

[lockyno1]

How was it late? Thurston still had the ball. What hurts him is how he came in with his arm out to the side.

The arm was very late not the tackle itself. Don't think he's unlucky at all, lucky to only get a grade 1 and he's a repeat offender. Not sure how many warnings you need, stop hitting blokes high!

 

[lockyno1]

Fifita didn't get charged for putting Te Maire Martin out for the season either. This wasn't even late, the tackled player never had the ball. It was on suspicion. But it wasn't high. That is the difference.

So his headgear is attached to his foot now is it? It was high. Wasn't that bad but it was high. High enough to warrant a suspension, your call. Personally it is especially when he doesn't seem to learn from previous offences. Adam Blair served a week for something as stupid and I had no issue with him getting a week. Both incidents were just dumb.