2024 Origin II - Wed 26 Jun - NSW 38-18 QLD @ MCG

[Wb1234]

 

[DOGS AND EELS!!!]

True but Su’A is awful that’s the change and he can’t go worse than Kurt Gapewell

Much better forward than Capewell but he’s not as versatile. Capewell was there to provide cover incase of any injuries to the backline as well. Su’A is actually pretty good, in the opening minutes he made that really good line break. I get that things fell apart afterwards but that was the entire teams fault.

 

[DOGS AND EELS!!!]

Crichton has been pretty epic for a long time but just blended in to a great team. A bit like Luai. He was always in Cleary's shadow.

Crichton leaving Penrith, Luai having Cleary gone long enough to adjust to running a team. They're showing they were more than just cogs in the machine. Although Critter never had to leave. The grand final last year he was absolutely crucial in turning momentum along with Cleary. He is a big game player.

Crichton has always been good but he’s coming up with big plays more and more nowadays. I was surprised hearing he’s only 24 during the game but looked into it more and he’s actually still 23. He doesn’t have the talent of Latrell or Tom but I’d say he’s just one level below.

Luai is an interesting case, I believe he plays better without Cleary and Cleary plays better without him. Penrith is only going to get stronger.

 

[yobbo84]

You really could make an argument for Stephen Crichton to be the best "big game" player in the league today

 

[Munky]

You really could make an argument for Stephen Crichton to be the best "big game" player in the league today

The way he trusted Edwards to make the tackle on Su'a when he went straight through and instead stayed in the passing lane to prevent Walsh scoring set the tone for the first half.

 

[Vee]

some lazy players? i think latrell should give back 60% of his wages earned for the last 2 months of last season and the first 2 months of 2024. Just like milford should have given back 550,000 when the broncs won their only spoon

"earned"?

 

[Vee]

It's not origin with out some random roosters selection. Game 1 sewerlii, game 2 condog. Game 3?

So Early?

 

[lockyno1]

Much better forward than Capewell but he’s not as versatile. Capewell was there to provide cover incase of any injuries to the backline as well. Su’A is actually pretty good, in the opening minutes he made that really good line break. I get that things fell apart afterwards but that was the entire teams fault.

Su’A is ordinary and that’s on a good day, the bloke can’t tackle to save his life when it is needed. Hopefully the last game for him in Origin, least Kaufusi can tackle if you went him over Fifita sure.

Cobbo has to play and in the starting side please

 

[Valheru]

Stats according to NRL.com

Blues v Maroons

New South Wales versus Queensland match centre includes live scores and updates. Includes official live player and team stats. Run metres, fantasy points scoring.

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Blues v Maroons

New South Wales versus Queensland match centre includes live scores and updates. Includes official live player and team stats. Run metres, fantasy points scoring.

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Game 1 - Teddy

Runs - 21
Metres - 207
Metres per carry - 9.86
Kick Return Metres - 77
Post Contact metres - 66
Tackle Breaks - 6
Passes - 22
Passes to run ratio - 1.05
Tackles Made - 3
Missed Tackles - 1
Errors - 2
Tries - 1
Line Breaks - 0
Try assists - 0
Line Break assists - 0

Game 2 - Edwards

Runs - 22
Metres - 203
Metres per carry - 9.23
Kick Return Metres - 56
Post Contact metres - 51
Tackle Breaks - 8
Passes - 18
Passes to run ratio - 0.82
Tackles Made - 1
Missed Tackles - 2
Errors - 1
Tries - 1
Line Breaks - 2
Try assists - 1
Line Break assists - 0

lol Edwards ain't even better at running the ball

 

[yobbo84]

Stats according to NRL.com

Blues v Maroons

New South Wales versus Queensland match centre includes live scores and updates. Includes official live player and team stats. Run metres, fantasy points scoring.

www.nrl.com

Blues v Maroons

New South Wales versus Queensland match centre includes live scores and updates. Includes official live player and team stats. Run metres, fantasy points scoring.

www.nrl.com

Game 1 - Teddy

Runs - 21
Metres - 207
Metres per carry - 9.86
Kick Return Metres - 77
Post Contact metres - 66
Tackle Breaks - 6
Passes - 22
Passes to run ratio - 1.05
Tackles Made - 3
Missed Tackles - 1
Errors - 2
Tries - 1
Line Breaks - 0
Try assists - 0
Line Break assists - 0

Game 2 - Edwards

Runs - 22
Metres - 203
Metres per carry - 9.23
Kick Return Metres - 56
Post Contact metres - 51
Tackle Breaks - 8
Passes - 18
Passes to run ratio - 0.82
Tackles Made - 1
Missed Tackles - 2
Errors - 1
Tries - 1
Line Breaks - 2
Try assists - 1
Line Break assists - 0

lol Edwards ain't even better at running the ball

You do realise Teddy running the ball too much is one of the key criticisms of him, right?

 

[Valheru]

You do realise Teddy running the ball too much is one of the key criticisms of him, right?

Nah, I was told Edwards was a metre eater but seems that just isn't the case

Oh and Teddy passed it more than Edwards

 

[6 more kfc buckets]

QLD may have lost the battle, but Teddy lost his spot forever.

 

[Walk On Home Boy]

That is it.

That said I expect NSW to do something stupid in selections for next game and QLD still win

Same. Say what you like but almost every major NSW loss can be strongly attributed to horrible selections where it seems like everyone but the coach can see what's wrong.

Expecting no less for the Decider.

 

[Walk On Home Boy]

With Trell and Crichton there QLD certainly looked small in the ouside backs, personally would be looking at this next game:

2. Coates
3. Cobbo
4. Hammer
5. Gagai

I know Vals been there for a long time but he always gets dusted when up against a genuine world class centre. Is NSW get anywhere 50% possession and field position next game the edges will run through QLD like butter again unless they do something. Goes without saying but Fifita needs to come in too. Nanai off the bench.

Yeah, tbh Holmes hasn't been the same player since he came back imo. Was top echelon at one point before he left.

 

[Chins get the wins]

Nah, I was told Edwards was a metre eater but seems that just isn't the case

Oh and Teddy passed it more than Edwards

Yes into the crowd

 

[Mr. Shaman]

Stats according to NRL.com

Blues v Maroons

New South Wales versus Queensland match centre includes live scores and updates. Includes official live player and team stats. Run metres, fantasy points scoring.

www.nrl.com

Blues v Maroons

New South Wales versus Queensland match centre includes live scores and updates. Includes official live player and team stats. Run metres, fantasy points scoring.

www.nrl.com

Game 1 - Teddy

Runs - 21
Metres - 207
Metres per carry - 9.86
Kick Return Metres - 77
Post Contact metres - 66
Tackle Breaks - 6
Passes - 22
Passes to run ratio - 1.05
Tackles Made - 3
Missed Tackles - 1
Errors - 2
Tries - 1
Line Breaks - 0
Try assists - 0
Line Break assists - 0

Game 2 - Edwards

Runs - 22
Metres - 203
Metres per carry - 9.23
Kick Return Metres - 56
Post Contact metres - 51
Tackle Breaks - 8
Passes - 18
Passes to run ratio - 0.82
Tackles Made - 1
Missed Tackles - 2
Errors - 1
Tries - 1
Line Breaks - 2
Try assists - 1
Line Break assists - 0

lol Edwards ain't even better at running the ball

lol most of Teddys runs choked our backline out of space and that passes to the floor or sideline.

Dont need stats to see that Chinless was superior than Squidy. Watch a f**king game ffs.

 

[Howwy]

Yeah, tbh Holmes hasn't been the same player since he came back imo. Was top echelon at one point before he left.

Wonder just what it was that possessed he and Hayne to basically bonfire a couple or so years' worth of their primes in that chuckball thingy ... might make a good story for a real sportwriter.

 

[Valheru]

lol most of Teddys runs choked our backline out of space and that passes to the floor or sideline.

Dont need stats to see that Chinless was superior than Squidy. Watch a f**king game ffs.

Edwards was the worst starter we had on Wednesday. The only argument against that is that useless prick in the front row from your team.

Do you disagree and want to throw up another name?

 

[Valheru]

Yes into the crowd

Teddy is just superior in every stat there is.

Origin 3 is going to be hilarious.

 

[Rising from the Ashes]

Edwards was the worst starter we had on Wednesday. The only argument against that is that useless prick in the front row from your team.

Do you disagree and want to throw up another name?

I get your a Roosters fan but absolute no doubt in my mind Edwards is the superior player now a day.