What a great game that was and I absolutely loved it! It was so physical and every bit of contact counted as there was so much aggression there. It's the way Origin should be!
Was pretty close for much of the game too.
Our Souths boys were all outstanding! I've never properly cheered for a NSW break but gee I did when Cookie scored that try, that was amazing. He was great all night though, close to MOM but for me, that was certainly Tedesco.
Then there was GI, what a performance in both attack and defence as he absolutely terrorised NSW's defence. I'd even go as far to say that's one of the most menacing Origin displays ever from GI, great to watch.
Gags, a courageous effort to even be out there and he was very good also. Great to see him bag a try.
Gus was awesome too with his strong runs and he did his job. The strip on Gags from him changed the game.
Well deserved NSW, I'm disappointed that QLD lost but can't be too upset that Origin is back and we got a game like that! Thoroughly enjoyed it.