2019 State of Origin

[Souths Till I Die]

In all seriousness what does everyone think will happen with our Origin players in regards to resting. Cook, Walker and Murray are crucial to our premiership hopes. Do we think they sit out a couple of extra games? I'd like to get a good look at Brittain.

 

[Different kind of Rabbit]

In all seriousness what does everyone think will happen with our Origin players in regards to resting. Cook, Walker and Murray are crucial to our premiership hopes. Do we think they sit out a couple of games?

I don't think Wayne will have a policy set in stone. At least he never did at the Broncos.

He'll probably leave it up to the individual to decide what they do for the most part unless they have a particularly brutal game.

The aim is not to win the minor premiership, the aim is to make the finals and give ourselves the best chance at winning the competition from there. Sure, we may drop a game or three over this origin period but you need to remember that teams like the Roosters and Melbourne are also supplying plenty of Origin talent as well and in that way, things even out.

We are the best placed out of the top three to drop a game or two over this period and even if we cop worst case and drop three games, we're still sitting in the top four.

 

[Souths Till I Die]

I don't think Wayne will have a policy set in stone. At least he never did at the Broncos.

He'll probably leave it up to the individual to decide what they do for the most part unless they have a particularly brutal game.

The aim is not to win the minor premiership, the aim is to make the finals and give ourselves the best chance at winning the competition from there. Sure, we may drop a game or three over this origin period but you need to remember that teams like the Roosters and Melbourne are also supplying plenty of Origin talent as well and in that way, things even out.

We are the best placed out of the top three to drop a game or two over this period and even if we cop worst case and drop three games, we're still sitting in the top four.

I completely agree with this statement. I would actually prefer us to drop a couple of games over the origin period. A team that peaks early almost never wins the premiership.

 

[Different kind of Rabbit]

I completely agree with this statement. I would actually prefer us to drop a couple of games over the origin period. A team that peaks early almost never wins the premiership.

Can't remember whether it was Bennett or Bellamy that I heard talking about this a few years ago but it was one of them...

Basically said that they divide the season into 4 parts.

1. Round one up to Origin
2. Origin period
3. Post Origin up to finals
4. Finals

First period you work as hard as you can to establish a good ladder position and set yourself up for the other three periods.
Period two, you basically just do your best with what you have available. Hope that your key players stand up to Origin without any major injuries.
Period three is all about consolidation and making sure you reach the finals in best possible shape
Then obviously you leave nothing in the tank during the finals.

Period one we get an A+

This has set us up nicely for periods two and three.

 

[Travitoh]

We play Friday night after so i wouldn't be shocked or upset to see all 4 at least play limited minutes.
Win this week and why not sit them? We know that we can bank 2 more points in round 16.

 

[ThingFish]

We play Friday night after so i wouldn't be shocked or upset to see all 4 at least play limited minutes.
Win this week and why not sit them? We know that we can bank 2 more points in round 16.

Bennett has a history of resting his SOO players. I don’t think he’ll back them up.

 

[callmack1]

Maroons Origin team - Emotional Walters names new faces, declares 'war': https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/27...y-evans-fifita-ofahengaue-named-for-origin-i/

NSW will be favourites no doubt but I really do think that is a pretty good Queensland side that can give this a real shake. Huge congrats to our man Gags for making it!!

Fired-up Walters ready to win series: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/27/fired-up-walters-ready-to-win-series/

Stat of Origin - Queensland to take experience edge into opener: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/27/stat-of-origin-queensland-to-take-experience-edge-into-opener/

Walker opens up about his long road to Blues selection: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/27/walker-opens-up-about-his-long-road-to-blues-selection/

Boardroom grilling shows Murray is ready for Origin: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/27/boardroom-grilling-shows-murray-is-ready-for-origin/

Origin Insider - NSW add sixth rookie; DCE 100% as Maroons salute GI: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...i/news-story/688a1e16d1f844bfc539fc30cb4fd7f3

Cherry-Evans confirmed as new Maroons captain: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/27/cherry-evans-100-per-cent-fit-and-ready-to-deliver-for-maroons/

What a comeback for Cherry-Evans!! He's gone from the player that no one wanted in the side to the captain, the man they are going to rely on. Good on him I say.

 

[Rabbit Stew]

As others have said, it's the bench that surprises me the most. Crichton should not have been picked last year (should have been Josh Jackson) and this year, with Murray on the bench, the Blues should have gone with another big bopper like TPJ or McLean instead.
I would not be surprised if Murray starts and either Trbojevic or Vaughan goes to the bench to add some size

 

[Travitoh]

As others have said, it's the bench that surprises me the most. Crichton should not have been picked last year (should have been Josh Jackson) and this year, with Murray on the bench, the Blues should have gone with another big bopper like TPJ or McLean instead.
I would not be surprised if Murray starts and either Trbojevic or Vaughan goes to the bench to add some size

The NSW coaching staff love Crichton, especially as a person which is a big part of what Freddie is trying to build.

 

[Travitoh]

I can't help but feel the Queensland side lacks imagination.
I feel Morgan at centre is a case of trying to find a place for him while the spot he's most suited to, 14, has gone to a utility for the sake of a utility.
If i was a Queenslander i would prefer to see either Brimson (who is a stud) or Milford (dangerous runner) at centre with Morgan taking the bench role that he has played so well in previous series.

 

[callmack1]

DCE honoured by Maroons captaincy: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/27/dce-honoured-by-maroons-captaincy/

Stat of Origin - Blues stick to winning formula: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/28/stat-of-origin-blues-stick-to-winning-formula/

Walker king of the new Blues kids: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/28/walker-king-of-the-new-blues-kids/

Sutton, Klein appointed as State of Origin referees: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/28/sutton-klein-appointed-as-state-of-origin-referees/

Kevvie's edict - Don't mention the Blues: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/28/kevvies-edict-dont-mention-the-nsw-blues/

'He's doing it very tough' - Hodges reaches out to Inglis: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/28/hes-doing-it-very-tough-hodges-reaches-out-to-inglis/

Ben Ikin says the jury is out on new Blues halves pairing Cody Walker and Nathan Cleary ahead of Origin I: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...i/news-story/98b709bb3d91341d48df960e08cc3d7e

Origin Insider - Cameron Smith to join Maroons camp, Kevin Walters calls in the ‘coach whisperer’: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...d/news-story/0b943ae1a64fad684ee7fe3c4257c33e

 

[Pommy]

I completely agree with this statement. I would actually prefer us to drop a couple of games over the origin period. A team that peaks early almost never wins the premiership.

I don’t think we’re even close to a peak. We’ve been very average in a lot of our games yet still getting the result.
We haven’t been anywhere near the level roosters were for a big part of the start of the season.

 

[callmack1]

Just a few articles from the past few days.

Origin special - Breaking down the big game: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/29/toovey-and-kimmorley-talk-origin/

Stat of Origin - Blues forwards dominate speed and effort areas: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/29/stat-of-origin-blues-forwards-dominate-speed-and-effort-areas/

What is the best State of Origin rivalry of all time?: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/29/what-is-the-best-state-of-origin-rivalry-of-all-time/

Stat of Origin - Why left is right way to go in attack: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/30/stat-of-origin-why-left-is-right-way-to-go-in-attack/

How Walker acted on Fittler's advice to fulfil Origin dream: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/31/how-walker-acted-on-fittlers-advice-to-fulfil-origin-dream/

Ponga + Slater input = bad news for Blues: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/31/ponga--slater-input--bad-news-for-blues/

From rugby foes to Blues teammates - The journey of Murray and Crichton: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/31...teammates-the-journey-of-murray-and-crichton/

Chambers to lean on GI legacy in Latrell showdown: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/31/chambers-to-lean-on-gi-legacy-in-latrell-showdown/

Walker still pinching himself in the presence of Johns and Fittler: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/01...himself-in-the-presence-of-johns-and-fittler/

 

[callmack1]

Top five Brisbane Origin moments: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/02/top-five-brisbane-origin-moments/

Stat of Origin - Who holds the edge in pace race: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/31...-light-up-speed-gun-to-put-maroons-on-notice/

Top five Origin debuts: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/31/top-five-origin-debuts/

Origin Insider - Blues star fails to train again, Maroon joins anthem boycott: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...t/news-story/90e3bfc496686550382622395af6bb71

The joker, the stinker and the card master - NSW squad dish the dirt on their teammates: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...s/news-story/94f195da61665b42f540bdf5c1782385

‘I can’t control myself’ - Why Blues Cody Walker star ditched Origin bonding session: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...m/news-story/1c1284cd004433840c6cde0c6ed556ba

 

[callmack1]

DCE uses the 'forbidden' New South Wales words: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/03/dce-uses-the-forbidden-new-south-wales-words/

DCE - Golden generation gone but new Maroons can create own legacy: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/03...n-gone-but-new-maroons-can-create-own-legacy/

Stat of Origin - Teddy is king of high-speed efforts: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/03/stat-of-origin-teddy-is-king-of-high-speed-efforts/

Cleary's partnership with 'cheeky' Walker blossoming: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/03/clearys-partnership-with-cheeky-walker-blossoming/

NSW Blues deny any players involved in new sex tape leak on eve of Game I: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...s/news-story/13ce7c1c93fd4c8655edc73885835f51

Origin Insider - Olympic Gold Medallist joins Maroons camp, how Jack Wighton’s exile saved his career: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...p/news-story/1df334b79f28c4e274c70db1b4a1824b

It’s on! Origin’s fiercest match-up confirmed after intense Maroons training run: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...n/news-story/e9bb3769e1989bdfcdd52182d3afec5a

 

[callmack1]

Where Origin I will be won and lost: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/04/an-in-depth-analysis-into-origin-i/

Stat of Origin - NSW Blues by the numbers: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/04/stat-of-origin-nsw-blues-by-the-numbers/

Energetic Walters insists he hasn't lost the plot: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/04/energetic-walters-insists-he-hasnt-lost-the-plot/

Payne and suffering - Haas' unbreakable bond forged in tragedy: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/04/payne-and-suffering-haas-unbreakable-bond-forged-in-tragedy/

Walker ready for Origin debut: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/04/walker-ready-for-origin-debut/

Bronzed Langer backs DCE to usher in golden era: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/04/bronzed-langer-backs-dce-to-usher-in-golden-era/

The issue facing Walters over 'coach whisperer' and why new-age methods aren't new: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/04...-whisperer-and-why-new-age-methods-arent-new/

Under Lights - Origin Damien Cook: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/04/under-lights---origin-damien-cook/

 

[callmack1]

Bring it on - ‘Big’ and ‘ugly’ Origin rookie ready to be QLD’s No.1 target: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...t/news-story/b3c561404aa02f8d3274065971e04079

Freddy calls out Kevvie - ‘Maroons will have to be better than last year to beat us’: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...s/news-story/b11ab07d13c0b8345a2330a357a9b010

Origin Insider - Blues legend calls ‘sabotage’ over sex tape, Queensland crowd concerns: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...s/news-story/9cef9a94f9a5f5194e8f6d0fc1b2f186

Stats that prove NSW spine is superior, Blues big men in career-best form: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...m/news-story/164cb34c2ddc783603c735eeaeae1ea8

Stats that prove Maroons pack is lethal, Dane Gagai chasing huge record: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...d/news-story/4184f54399bb7e65ee8d798e65af89c9

 

[Inkers75]

Will this be broadcast on ABC? If so I can listen here over in the UK.

 

[ThingFish]

Bring it on - ‘Big’ and ‘ugly’ Origin rookie ready to be QLD’s No.1 target: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...t/news-story/b3c561404aa02f8d3274065971e04079

Freddy calls out Kevvie - ‘Maroons will have to be better than last year to beat us’: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...s/news-story/b11ab07d13c0b8345a2330a357a9b010

Origin Insider - Blues legend calls ‘sabotage’ over sex tape, Queensland crowd concerns: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...s/news-story/9cef9a94f9a5f5194e8f6d0fc1b2f186

Stats that prove NSW spine is superior, Blues big men in career-best form: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...m/news-story/164cb34c2ddc783603c735eeaeae1ea8

Stats that prove Maroons pack is lethal, Dane Gagai chasing huge record: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...d/news-story/4184f54399bb7e65ee8d798e65af89c9

I noticed the same “coach whisperer” that is in Kevvy’s ear when this “sex scandal” dropped was also being used by Robinson. The same Trent Robinson who denied any link between our Texting Scandal, the weeks of the finals, and the Roosters organisation. Mmmmmmmmm

 

[callmack1]

Slater and Hodges tips give Morgan steel for left centre start: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/05/slater-and-hodges-tips-give-morgan-steel-for-left-centre-start/

Stat of Origin - Queensland Maroons by the numbers: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/05/stat-of-origin-queensland-maroons-by-the-numbers/

Top five Origin displays of courage: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/05/top-five-origin-displays-of-courage/

If Blues halves Cody Walker and Nathan Cleary falter, the Blues will fail: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...l/news-story/b142d1cc874eb71d94cc04537e4ffa13

Boyd Cordner’s exclusive insight into Origin game day routine: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...e/news-story/2ab0dc571acc5dccacd2a2009155e434