2023 Rabbitohs State of Origin

[Rabbits20]

 

[Runrabbit14]

At least both should be good to go on Sunday !
Cook was out in the centres away from the real dirty work in the middle and Murray was thrown in when the game was pretty much over and had not much to do.

 

[callmack1]

Oh man, what a night!! I'm hungover today, I'm tired, but I'm happy!! Had an awesome night. I go for Queensland in Origin so so friggin stoked to see them win! They deserve it. Clearly the better team in Game 2 without a shadow of a doubt.

The game was more 'Origin like' than Game 1. Frantic pace, less start-stop, it was extremely entertaining. I probably would have liked it to be closer for the spectacle, but it was equally as sweet seeing Queensland run rampant over Fittler and his joke of a NSW side. I couldn't believe how bad they were and I didn't expect that at all. Certainly, thought they'd be better than Game 1 but they were somehow way worse. Someone needs to go and remind them what attacking shape is because they've clearly forgotten.

And then don't even get me started on the situation with Cooky. That is one of the most ridiculous things I've ever seen. What the hell is Fittler thinking? He's probably the only one in the whole world that thought that was the right option. Cooky has never played center at NRL level, yet you expect a dummy half to perform there at Origin level for a whole game? All this while you have someone like Murray or Yeo who have played there in the past and have a bit of experience there? Not to mention it completely took away one of their biggest attacking tactics in Cook through the middle against tired forwards. He did his best, tried really hard, and should hold his head up high. It's not his fault but he'll get made the scapegoat. Not even remotely his fault. Just ridiculous and as a Souths fan, I feel extremely sorry for Cooky. Hate to see our players treated like that.

But full credit to Queensland man, wow, what a team. Some say the whole argument against NSW not 'getting' Origin, while Queensland do is stupid but this series just proves it to be so true in my opinion.

Another series in the bag, I'm stoked!

 

[callmack1]

Queensland crush NSW to seal series win on home soil: https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/06/21/queensland-crush-nsw-to-seal-series-win-on-home-soil/

Gallery - Game 2 as it happened: https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/06/21/gallery-state-of-origin-game-two-as-it-happens/

'I feel for him' - Cook praised for performance as make-shift center: https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/06/22...praised-for-performance-as-make-shift-centre/

QLD Ratings: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...r/news-story/18cae5e47bf80e8232b9d47692d74c70

NSW ratings: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...s/news-story/0525c74a448e06afa464348ae54ef728

Origin Talking Points: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...n/news-story/f8a5eab5dae4441ecd45c389ed150ccd

 

[callmack1]

'F***ing haunting' - Slater's 'terrifying' five-word Origin mantra sends chills down Blues' spines: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...s/news-story/9f551fa4177a5572edbd4b3d073a27ef

'Played like under 10's' - Blues torched by Origin legends: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...s/news-story/090fd36cc5057aab1a777128589e96cb

'It's impossible' - Blues coach Brad Fittler defends Cook call... but NRl world says it is 'completely unfair': https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...s/news-story/cea62a4f28495b96d1df6fa6ac07f404

'You idiots' - Luai claps back at Origin haters in stunning 4am Insta post: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/lu...a/news-story/c6bdf28e013902f9228c0ed46b896f05

I think we all know who the real idiot is, and it ain't the fans.

'Don't forget that' - Billy's classy response to Freddy question as Blues coach finds unlikely ally: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...s/news-story/41d736c617ff2ab91c41a667d42b4e5e

 

[BotanyBorn&Bred]

All Souths players should boycott Fittler amd his fiascos for game 3.
Why should they risk getting hurt to save the @rse of this w@nker?

 

[callmack1]

'Can't go too long' - DCE drops big Origin retirement hint as star opens up on 'letting it go': https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...s/news-story/480dd9b75df2c95d29eef5dd31ec7b21

The blunders that sealed Freddy's fate... and the two legends who could replace him - Hoops: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...n/news-story/194e48159478ca3cd666e10fb2f706c7

NSW great calls for 'intense review' of Blues disaster: https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/state-...comments/997dabf4-cd0d-4042-920c-17b5f5ea41b3

 

[handyman2190]

All Souths players should boycott Fittler amd his fiascos for game 3.
Why should they risk getting hurt to save the @rse of this w@nker?

Your 100% right,but ive got a bad feeling about this,now its our turn to be screwed, keon,stretch,cody, cam,latrel, u watch this clown fittler who has no clue who to select,watch him decimate us.
The smart ones so far,and i insinuate nothing, is latrell and cleary

 

[callmack1]

The 'staggering' Freddy snub that set recalled Blues veteran up for failure: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...y/news-story/9bec0bf7ab2c04b73d9a96ecaffb156b

Freddy reveals shock reason for Luai's 4am post: https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/state-...-maroons/10a7b8be-aa75-46a1-8adb-0be21e955d7f

 

[Steenson123]

Fans too sh

All Souths players should boycott Fittler amd his fiascos for game 3.
Why should they risk getting hurt to save the @rse of this w@nker?

Fans too should Boycott this Rubbish. Imagine asking Tom Brady to play, mid-season, when the team is on top, a series of knock 'em down hateful contests AGAINST vicious Pass Rushers from your OWN club, which can ruin your shot at a Title? I can imagine he would Boycott that, feign injury, and instead look at the Big Picture. Its absolutely ludicrous: seriously this country, its mentality, its Idiotic.

 

[Steenson123]

Let us all- and especially our players - RE-Focus back onto the BIG PICTURE. SSFC. Walker, Murray, Graham, Cook they need to win a Title. They have been too good for years now to become perennial Virgins.
Forget Dopey Brad and His Circus, we know what he is about and who he is. This SOO is all about TV, Sponsors/Revenue and Hype. That drives this insanity. What other Football Code in the World would ever allow a mid-seaon bash up to occur amongst their star players, playing AGAINST their own team mates?????

 

[Travitoh]

What other Football Code in the World would ever allow a mid-seaon bash up to occur amongst their star players, playing AGAINST their own team mates?????

FIFA just had a midseason world cup last year as well as regular international windows

 

[callmack1]

'Could have got around it' - Debate rages as Blues burn own game plan with 'double edged' bungle: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...n/news-story/f2b76930c3345c0b56d1cc998be1432c

 

[BotanyBorn&Bred]

Your 100% right,but ive got a bad feeling about this,now its our turn to be screwed, keon,stretch,cody, cam,latrel, u watch this clown fittler who has no clue who to select,watch him decimate us.
The smart ones so far,and i insinuate nothing, is latrell and cleary

I don't think so.
Fittler is a stubborn merkin, having 6-8 changes just proved he stuffed up.
We know he did stuff up.
We know there should be 6-8 changes, but there won't be.
Campbell is a shot at getting in.
That's about it.
Anyway I'm hearing that Latrell, and others (?Wighton?) don't wanna play for Fittler.
The people saying this are not in the direct know, but do know the "mob".

I would not be surprised at all, given:
a) Trell's history with Fittler, blamed for that game 1 loss in QLD a few years back, refused to catch the plane back, then didn't play for a few years, didn't play last year, but jumped when Mal Meninga asked him.
b) Wighton MOM game 1 last year (NSW wins), game 2 out with COVID (QLD wins), then doesn't get selected for game 3 (QLD wins). Like WTF??
Then makes himself "unavailable" for this year.

Why was Eddie Farah REALLY at the training camp for game 2?

 

[callmack1]

'QLD thrive when he plays' - Doubts over Luai's NSW future as legend 'hurt' by 'immature' post: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...n/news-story/b5955d24e87e9e9e208704fa6a17c25f

Who's safe, on chopping block... and big question Blues must answer before Origin III: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...i/news-story/e4006d427cbbbd4575761a4b8cd4a363

 

[callmack1]

'We want to create history' - Maroons eyeing clean sweep: https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/06/23...maroons-eyeing--origin-clean-sweep-in-sydney/

'That much on my plate' - Matty rules himself out of NSW coaching gig... but 'never say never': https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...r/news-story/477eaf24ae86031c24f6b4ef3ec49381

The contenders to replace Freddy as Blues coach... and why Gus could be the 'circuit breaker': https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...r/news-story/ce536cb608f6feb7ae233556f04feec4

'Queensland's baby' - Gould's grim Origin admission: https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/state-...xclusive/35e6af44-8b80-446a-97f3-a56edf511234

Legend's grim Blues prediction after Origin flop: https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/state-...ominance/3a2f9749-a924-4776-a1a2-b05e6586a530

 

[callmack1]

QLD Live - Walsh replacement dilemma amid two forced changes as Slater hunts series sweep: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...h/news-story/1fce3b9a7f6d0f224367c484a7098f52

NSW Live - Freddy confirms star ruled out as Blues enforcer in doubt for Origin III dead rubber: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...i/news-story/2bb3229321d058e663869f1955844531

Teams tomorrow!! Gonna be interesting to see who of our boys will get picked.

 

[handyman2190]

I knew fittler was going to screw us, he has picked cody at 6 along with keon cookie and cam he has decimated us

 

[dannyt]

These discussions sound a lot like our forum about 12-13 years ago...

 

[Pauly1]

I knew fittler was going to screw us, he has picked cody at 6 along with keon cookie and cam he has decimated us

F@@@k State of Origin.
Good way to get end of season injuries playing for nothing.
Dead rubber match should be played at end of season or not played at all