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That is why origin > tests

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Amazing game. 83,000 on the edge of their seat and the game still open until the end. Players digging deep in to extra reserves they don't know they have.

This game, like SOO does every year, proves that SOO is the pinnacle of RL
 

orochimaru

Juniors
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disagree, too many knock ons, soft tries...

it almost felt like qld weren't trying, we'll see what true origin is in game 3
 

docbrown

Coach
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It was entertaining.

Gut feeling - Game III will be the biggest Origin game of all time.
 

hineyrulz

Post Whore
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That was a cracking game, some awesome hits tonight. Game was in the balance right till the end. Guys played hurt and injured, nothing beats it.
 

Springs

First Grade
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That was brilliant, but there have been tests that rival it. 2006 and 2008 finals come to mind, as do several average Origins between 2008-10, even last year's decider.

Can't say Origin is better because of one cracking game, even if it was one of the best in the past few years.
 

Charlie124

First Grade
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disagree, too many knock ons, soft tries...

it almost felt like qld weren't trying, we'll see what true origin is in game 3

Oh we were trying, nsw were men possessed tonight and I thought we were matching them for the most part.

That was one of the best origin games I've watched in a long long time, despite the result. f**king cracker, bring on game 3!!!
 

Desert Qlder

First Grade
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Queensland were ordinary, and injury ravaged. We saw no real glimpses of brilliance from them so i wouldn't call it an outstanding game.

A dogfight is a more apt description.
 

Usain Bolt

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Exactly! Origin is the pinnacle, this is why Rugby League will never overtake rugby or be able to provide bigger salaries than union. It really is in a head to head battle with AFL and no doubt the ratings for origin 3 will be record breaking
 

roarr

Juniors
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Must say the crowd at ANZ were pretty awesome. That Blatchy guy has done a f**king good job. Hopefully it ends up with almost half the stadium in full blue.

Game was tough and close (as are 90% of origins) but didn't really have any great skill or back-line attack that make the highlight reels. Doesn't really diminish the spectacle or the quality of the tussle...just saying.
 

Shorty

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That was brilliant, but there have been tests that rival it. 2006 and 2008 finals come to mind, as do several average Origins between 2008-10, even last year's decider.

Can't say Origin is better because of one cracking game, even if it was one of the best in the past few years.
They still don't even come close.
And it wasn't one game, game 2 last year and game 3 last year were also extremely good.
 

hutch

First Grade
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Amazing game. 83,000 on the edge of their seat and the game still open until the end. Players digging deep in to extra reserves they don't know they have.

This game, like SOO does every year, proves that SOO is the pinnacle of RL

wrong as per usual. nobody is arguing that origin is not an amazing contest, the hardest, fastest and most passionate game of rugby league on the planet. tonight was unbelievable!

but it is not the pinnacle of the entire sport or rugby league, which is bigger than two states of australia. it is not the pinnacle for literally hundreds of thousands of rugby league players, it doesnt even involve all of the sports best players.
 

hutch

First Grade
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Exactly! Origin is the pinnacle, this is why Rugby League will never overtake rugby or be able to provide bigger salaries than union. It really is in a head to head battle with AFL and no doubt the ratings for origin 3 will be record breaking

most irrelevant post here!
 
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