State of Origin

[wayno]

I can't believe there isn't a thread on this. Getting it live tonight is great. The intensity of these contests is inspiring.
One of the sporting hi-lites of the year in my book.

[Tumbo]

Hayne :D need I say anymore :D

[domstrama]

Hayne :D need I say anymore :D
here here go the parra boys

[Oh Five]

Switched on 9 before, only to find this garbage, so chucked the kids old wiggles tape on instead:earmuffs:

[wayno]

Ah well, at least you will be intellectually stimulated then!
19-0 second half. Wow!

[whitlam]

Ah well, at least you will be intellectually stimulated then!
19-0 second half. Wow!

what a disgraceful display from NSW

[whitlam]

oops double post

[wayno]

what a disgraceful display from NSW

It was Queenslands turn in the first half. The handling errors were appalling.

[whitlam]

It was Queenslands turn in the first half. The handling errors were appalling.

I just cant believe they couldn't even score a point in the 2nd half

[Poita]

Hayne :D need I say anymore :D

Could say plenty more now, from hero to villain in less then 40 minutes.:o Got to feel a little sorry for him though he had a good game otherwise.

[mick xu1]

Hayne :D need I say anymore :D


Yep great game by Hayne.....and a great pass to Darren Lockyer

25
18

Only game one.....so no need to get carried away

[Esses]

WHOOOOHOOOOO!!!!:D



QUEENSLANDER!!!!:D



Just where does that Ref. hail from anyway? Kings Cross?;)

[Tumbo]

have to say that Qld were deserving winners; NSW played like the bloody wallabies in the second half - shocking; and was it me or did King play out of position for most of the night in defence??? I mean look at how far in field he kept creeping?

[1370]

Kick, chase, watch NSW fumble, score.

It was brilliant!

I loved the Lockyer try and the Steve Price try.

[Moco]

was it me or did King play out of position for most of the night in defence??? I mean look at how far in field he kept creeping?

I agree, King was caught out several times, but only due to the fact that his inside man was standing 20 metres infield. I don't know where Lyon was in defence, but it was where he was suppose to be. To be fair to King, he tried to stay out but with no one coming across to help, he was made to look like a goose.

[HDTHSVHRT]

The only news I know is the injury to Kafusi and the try to Greg Inglis. glad the QLDs won though...:cool:

[beast]

At least the first half was good. Shame the second half sucked.

GO THE BLUES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Does anyone know if the ref was wearing a QLD jersey under his ref uniform.

[Tumbo]

Simpkins made as many bad calls for both sides.............though living up here in Qld its the old ref wanted the blues to win routine again lol

[BIGJIM]

Does anyone know if the ref was wearing a QLD jersey under his ref uniform.[/QUOTE]

I thought the ref had quite a good game, seemed to let heaps more go then a usual premiership game, even tried to avoid the video ref as much as he could.
Q'land should feel a little hard done by if anyone should, Steve Price's first half effort looked to me to be a fair try, bit harsh to call it forward in my book. Still not sure if Hindy got the ball down for NSW...

[HRT 1-2]

Does anyone know if the ref was wearing a QLD jersey under his ref uniform.

Probably the same ref from the GF last year!:mad:

There lies the problem with State of Origin with the Kaufusi injury, what compensation does the club get?

Even though I like the concept, that's why we dropped it in AFL, the investment in the players is too high for the clubs to risk them in these events!

[Leigh]

Probably the same ref from the GF last year!:mad:

There lies the problem with State of Origin with the Kaufusi injury, what compensation does the club get?

Even though I like the concept, that's why we dropped it in AFL, the investment in the players is too high for the clubs to risk them in these events!

AFL went too far with State of Origin...notice how the NFL has no Victorian team or "All Stars" etc, but keeps the competition to the traditional rivals...

IMO AFL State of Origin would be still alive if we had kept it to the 3 traditional rivals!

But that's a discussion for another thread.

Love watching State of Origin matches whatever the football code. They really demonstrate how good the best players really are! Great match on Tuesday night.

[wayno]

I miss AFL State of Origin. It was the highest honour the players could get as there is no national side in AFL.
NRL clubs just have to take it on the chin. I think it's great to see that these guys are prepared to go out and put it all on the line in the best leaugue games in the world for the year.

[HRT 1-2]

I agree with you both, I went to the last one at the MCG and it was fantastic but, I'd be surprised if it could survive in todays environment with the level of investment each club has in it's players!

What game were you watching Tuesday night Leigh?:p

[Leigh]

What game were you watching Tuesday night Leigh?:p

What's today?:o I've got no idea which way is up this week:eek:

[HDTHSVHRT]

I miss AFL State of Origin. It was the highest honour the players could get as there is no national side in AFL.


Yes they do the International rules! :D Still I prefer that to be replaced by state of origin. Being at the end of the year means players have got six months to recover if they get an injury.

[HRT 1-2]

International Rules is as dead as State of Origin unless they convince Ireland to reconsider!

[wayno]

International Rules is a waste of everyone's time. Even more boring to watch than AFL.

[HDTHSVHRT]

Yes I forgot the series was scrapped because of the Aussies hard tactics, now is a good chance to replace it with state of origin IMO, theres still hope yet...

[HRT 1-2]

International Rules is a waste of everyone's time. Even more boring to watch than AFL.

Go easy Wayno, 1st you start the thread for the Northerners, now ya baggin' the local game! AFL is a lot of things but, boring it aint!

Next thing you'll be telling us is the round ball game is exciting!:rolleyes::p

[beast]

Next thing you'll be telling us is the round ball game is exciting!:rolleyes::p

now that the remark of the year right there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wayno]

Go easy Wayno, 1st you start the thread for the Northerners, now ya baggin' the local game! AFL is a lot of things but, boring it aint!

Next thing you'll be telling us is the round ball game is exciting!:rolleyes::p

I'd rather watch it than AFL. I can't stand AFL football. I used to go every week for many years, but they lost me when they decided you had to go into the city to watch a game. I was living in South Gippsland and decided it just wasn't worth it.
Once apon a time it was the working mans game. Now it's a game for silvertails.

[HDTHSVHRT]

I agree somewhat lasts nights game was a shambles. Too quick and too many errors. The fact that you cant put a finger on the back of someone is a discrace, and so is the inconsistancy of the umpiring. One week they pay a free and the other week they dont. The quip that 'at least their consistant' for that game is no excuse at all.

[HRT 1-2]

I'd rather watch it than AFL. I can't stand AFL football. I used to go every week for many years, but they lost me when they decided you had to go into the city to watch a game. I was living in South Gippsland and decided it just wasn't worth it.
Once apon a time it was the working mans game. Now it's a game for silvertails.

Yeah, valid points, I thought you were referring to the code rather than the comp! Get down and support your local club then, especially on a great day like today, few cans & a pie, special!:D

[HRT 1-2]

Speaking of State of Origin, VFA played the WAFL today and flogged 'em by 119 points, go Vics!:D:cool:

[HDTHSVHRT]

Yeah saw the second half and it was total domination, the WAFL was never competitive throughout the match. Im not surprised as they were coached by former AFL player Ashley Prescot :rolleyes::D The only thing missing from complete humiliation was Nick Sautners failure to kick 10 goals. (9)

[CowboyMatt]

Even though I like the concept, that's why we dropped it in AFL, the investment in the players is too high for the clubs to risk them in these events!

That and the fact an AFL SOO won't sell-out. If there was a guaranteed sell-out the AFL would tell the clubs to suck it up and cop it if a player was injured.

[HRT 1-2]

That and the fact an AFL SOO won't sell-out. If there was a guaranteed sell-out the AFL would tell the clubs to suck it up and cop it if a player was injured.

Mate, I was at the last one at the MCG in '99 and it was chocka translating to 100,000 odd! So selling out is far from an issue!

[wayno]

The 'Ted Whitten' game is still by far my favourite. I was there in the bitter cold.
Still have the game on video and have just transferred it to DVD. I watch it quite regularly.

[HDTHSVHRT]

Is that the one with the Gooch who kicked a few for the Vics a couple of years back???

[HRT 1-2]

Looks like we'll find out shortly if it is a supported concept!!!!!

http://realfooty.com.au/news/news/coaches-back-origin-concept/2007/05/30/1180205337966.html

[vikings100]

Mate, I was at the last one at the MCG in '99 and it was chocka translating to 100,000 odd! So selling out is far from an issue!

I was at the last at the MCG as well, it was pouring rain all day. and the Vics won by 10 goals.

Cheers Greg:)

[toddy05]

don't shoot me just passing it on for a laugh for all the queenslanders among us!!!!
The NSW Origin team training session was delayed at Telstra Dome
> > today for nearly two hours. One of the players, while on his way
> > back to the dressing room happened to look down and notice a
> > suspicious looking, unknown white powdery substance at the end of
> > the field. The NSW Coach immediately suspended practice while the
> > Police were called in to investigate. After a complete field
> > analysis, the Police determined that the white substance, unknown to
> > the players, was the try line. Practice was resumed when the
> > officials decided that it was unlikely that the team would encounter the
substance again this year.
>
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------
> > ----
>
> >
> > Federal Court Ruling from the Melbourne Age, Australia (AP) A seven
> > year old boy was at the centre of a courtroom drama yesterday when
> > he challenged a court ruling over who should have custody of him.
> >
> > The boy has a history of being beaten by his parents and the judge
> > initially awarded custody to his aunt, in keeping with the child
> > custody law and regulations requiring that family unity be
> > maintained to the degree possible.
> >
> > The boy surprised the court when he proclaimed that his aunt beat
> > him more than his parents and he adamantly refused to live with her.
> >
> > When the judge suggested that he live with his grandparents, the boy
> > cried out that they also beat him.
> > After considering the remainder of the immediate family and learning
> > that domestic violence was apparently a way of life among them, the
> > judge took the unprecedented step of allowing the boy to propose who
> > should have custody of him.
> >
> > After two recesses to check legal references and confer with child
> > welfare officials, the judge granted temporary custody to the NEW
> > SOUTH WALES state of origin team, whom the boy firmly believes are
> > not capable of beating anyone.
> >
> >
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------
> > --
> >
> > Q. How many NSW players fans does it take to change a light bulb?
> >
> > A. Seven - one to change it, five to moan about it and a Manager to
> > say that if the ref had done his job in the first place the light
> > bulb would never have gone out.
> >
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------
> > --
> >
> > Did you hear that the Post Office has had to recall their latest stamps?
> >
> > They had pictures of NSW players on them. People couldn't figure out
> > which side to spit on.
> >
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------
> > -
> >
> > Q. What do you have when 100 NSW fans are buried up to their necks
> > in sand?
> >
> > A. Not enough sand.
> >
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------
> > -
> >
> > Q. What's the difference between NSW and a jet engine?
> >
> > A. A jet engine eventually stops whining.
> >
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------
> > -
> >
> > Q. What do NSW fans and sperm have in common?
> >
> > A. One in 3,000,000 has a
> > chance of becoming a human being.
> >
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------
> > -
> >
> > Q. You're trapped in a room with a tiger, a rattlesnake and a NSW fan.
> >
> > You have a gun with two bullets. What do you do?
> >
> > A. Shoot the NSW fan - twice.
> >
> > GO THE MAROONS!

[Tumbo]

oh well; i'll take the fact that NSW have still won more series than Qld ;)

[whitlam]

oh well; i'll take the fact that NSW have still won more series than Qld ;)

I'm just glad this thread has gotten back onto the League rather the AFL :rolleyes:

[HRT 1-2]

I'm just glad this thread has gotten back onto the League rather the AFL :rolleyes:

Where does it state the thread is one code or the other?:p

[Leigh]

I'm just glad this thread has gotten back onto the League rather the AFL :rolleyes:

Just went from one league to the other, at least it did go to the union:p

[whitlam]

Where does it state the thread is one code or the other?:p

The first post references the NRL game that was on last Wednesday

Just went from one league to the other, at least it did go to the union:p

I still like union better than the AFL :p

[wayno]

Union is sad. I much prefer league.
I like the talk about AFL State of Origin coming back though. If it was taken seriously it would be fantastic.

[VXfan]

Union is sad. I much prefer league.
.
Ah ur only saying that because ur not the world cup holders at Union.....:p

[whitlam]

Union is sad. I much prefer league.
I like the talk about AFL State of Origin coming back though. If it was taken seriously it would be fantastic.

I think League is alot better to watch but I grew up playing Union so I still have a bit of a passion for it

[jediholden]

don't shoot me just passing it on for a laugh for all the queenslanders among us!!!!
The NSW Origin team training session was delayed at Telstra Dome
> > today for nearly two hours. One of the players, while on his way
> > back to the dressing room happened to look down and notice a
> > suspicious looking, unknown white powdery substance at the end of
> > the field. The NSW Coach immediately suspended practice while the
> > Police were called in to investigate. After a complete field
> > analysis, the Police determined that the white substance, unknown to
> > the players, was the try line. Practice was resumed when the
> > officials decided that it was unlikely that the team would encounter the
substance again this year.
>
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------
> > ----
>
> >
> > Federal Court Ruling from the Melbourne Age, Australia (AP) A seven
> > year old boy was at the centre of a courtroom drama yesterday when
> > he challenged a court ruling over who should have custody of him.
> >
> > The boy has a history of being beaten by his parents and the judge
> > initially awarded custody to his aunt, in keeping with the child
> > custody law and regulations requiring that family unity be
> > maintained to the degree possible.
> >
> > The boy surprised the court when he proclaimed that his aunt beat
> > him more than his parents and he adamantly refused to live with her.
> >
> > When the judge suggested that he live with his grandparents, the boy
> > cried out that they also beat him.
> > After considering the remainder of the immediate family and learning
> > that domestic violence was apparently a way of life among them, the
> > judge took the unprecedented step of allowing the boy to propose who
> > should have custody of him.
> >
> > After two recesses to check legal references and confer with child
> > welfare officials, the judge granted temporary custody to the NEW
> > SOUTH WALES state of origin team, whom the boy firmly believes are
> > not capable of beating anyone.
> >
> >
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------
> > --
> >
> > Q. How many NSW players fans does it take to change a light bulb?
> >
> > A. Seven - one to change it, five to moan about it and a Manager to
> > say that if the ref had done his job in the first place the light
> > bulb would never have gone out.
> >
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------
> > --
> >
> > Did you hear that the Post Office has had to recall their latest stamps?
> >
> > They had pictures of NSW players on them. People couldn't figure out
> > which side to spit on.
> >
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------
> > -
> >
> > Q. What do you have when 100 NSW fans are buried up to their necks
> > in sand?
> >
> > A. Not enough sand.
> >
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------
> > -
> >
> > Q. What's the difference between NSW and a jet engine?
> >
> > A. A jet engine eventually stops whining.
> >
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------
> > -
> >
> > Q. What do NSW fans and sperm have in common?
> >
> > A. One in 3,000,000 has a
> > chance of becoming a human being.
> >
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------
> > -
> >
> > Q. You're trapped in a room with a tiger, a rattlesnake and a NSW fan.
> >
> > You have a gun with two bullets. What do you do?
> >
> > A. Shoot the NSW fan - twice.
> >
> > GO THE MAROONS!

You're winning the series so far. I thought this would be left until after you lose the series:cool:.

[HRT 1-2]

The first post references the NRL game that was on last Wednesday


So what are you saying, let's start separate thread per code?:rolleyes:

[wayno]

Ah ur only saying that because ur not the world cup holders at Union.....:p

I've tried to understand it, but failed. It seems you get the ball, everyone stands on you until you drop it and then you kick it out on the full. :confused:

[Tumbo]

Union is a much better game than league; more tactical (and this is from someone who grew up on league first then learnt about union)

[wayno]

You're a white collar. You have to say that! :p

[beast]

Half Time: State of Origin 2.

NSW 6- Queensland 6

[singer]

Half Time: State of Origin 2.

NSW 6- Queensland 6


Yawn:o I no longer follow the game with the same zeal as I once did.

I feel it is no longer a true reflection of the game. With a bunch of interchange players & the players being paid 6 figure sums just to play football.

There is also the matter of double standards which the Courts set, let alone the Club (ie Todd Carney driving while disqualified & because he seems to be the up 'n' coming player gets the Raiders suppport the other fellow in the Car [also a Raider] gets his marching orders because he's coming to the end of his career.

End of Rant

[HSVGTS]

Yawn:o I no longer follow the game with the same zeal as I once did.

I feel it is no longer a true reflection of the game. With a bunch of interchange players & the players being paid 6 figure sums just to play football.

There is also the matter of double standards which the Courts set, let alone the Club (ie Todd Carney driving while disqualified & because he seems to be the up 'n' coming player gets the Raiders suppport the other fellow in the Car [also a Raider] gets his marching orders because he's coming to the end of his career.

End of Rant

wonder if the raiders still drink at the queanbeyan leagues club:rolleyes:

[beast]

FINAL SCORE: Qld 10- NSW 6. Qld try in second half came from a blatent forward pass that the ref looked the other way on.

[TAG05]

Quueeeeeeenslander!!!!!!!!!!

[Esses]

You're winning the series so far. I thought this would be left until after you lose the series:cool:.



Ahem...............................


QUEENSLANDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


:D:D:D

[whitlam]

FINAL SCORE: Qld 10- NSW 6. Qld try in second half came from a blatent forward pass that the ref looked the other way on.

I don't think the ref saw any of the game :rolleyes:

[SWRT]

Although I'm a Sydney native, yay QLD WON!!!

[DJRTOM18]

HI all

Overall the referee last night, seemed to look the other way alot. I think that he was trying the Bill Harrigan aproach to just let the game flow and not blow a penalty

Apart from that, i thought that the game as a whole lacked the intensity and "big hits" for an arigin game

[DJRTOM18]

* origin not arigin, sorry cold fingers this morning

[VXfan]

Yeah,I tried to watch it but it was certainly lackig something.I thought the E.J. Whitten game showed more passion!:p
Cheers,
Tony.

[DJRTOM18]

Well the EJ Whitten game was more entertaining to me,
And this is coming from a NRL Lover

[wayno]

HI all

Overall the referee last night, seemed to look the other way alot. I think that he was trying the Bill Harrigan aproach to just let the game flow and not blow a penalty

Apart from that, i thought that the game as a whole lacked the intensity and "big hits" for an arigin game

Agree 100%. The pass was forward, but NSW benefitted from a couple of dodgy penalties as well in the context of the game I thought.
I love origin. The second half was interesting in that it was almost like neither team wanted to take the risk and get punished if it backfired. I still enjoyed the game though.
I love origin. :)

[CowboyMatt]

Boring, boring, boring.

No flair - can't remember a clean break all night.

Found it hard to stay awake - if it wasn't for Roy and HG's commentary I don't think I would have lasted.

[BIGJIM]

I love origin too Wayno but it just seemed to lack atmosphere and the usual fast paced intensity we see from origin. All in all, a big let down..
Big thumbs down to the NSW backline (except Stewart) who never looked like threatening Qld. Jamie Lyon has had an armchair ride straight back into rep footy without warrant IMO :mad: Mat King needs to learn to stay on his wing at times.
Willie Mason looked strong though, Anasta is STILL the most overated player EVER, and i think Kimmorley did his best but with not alot of support...

All credit to Qld, they never let the pressure get to them.

[whitlam]

Found it hard to stay awake - if it wasn't for Roy and HG's commentary I don't think I would have lasted.

Thats about the only reason I kept watching/listening.

Maybe Shane Hayne should have stayed on the construction site :D

[Tumbo]

totally agree about Jamie - said it after Game 1; where was he? did he even touch the ball more than twice the whole 80mins when in Attack?

[whitlam]

totally agree about Jamie - said it after Game 1; where was he? did he even touch the ball more than twice the whole 80mins when in Attack?

I have disliked him ever since he did the dodgy on the Eels and the origin just reaffirmed my feelings about him

[Tumbo]

real shame that Phil Graham was injured - would have been a fantastic addition to the squad IMHO :D

[CowboyMatt]

I think the whole game was too static.

Too much one-out stuff and I can't remember one instance where the ball was passed along either backline. Both sets of halves seemed content to keep turning the ball back to forwards.

Both centre pairings struggled to get involved and the wingers only saw the ball from kick returns or when they came in close for a run from dummy-half.

[Tumbo]

I'd disagree on both centre pairings - Hodges had a good game as did Cooper even with a niggle in the knee. Bell didn't get involved until his move to the wing when Tate left the field and Jamie well :rolleyes:

[Moco]

Big thumbs down to the NSW backline (except Stewart) who never looked like threatening Qld. Jamie Lyon has had an armchair ride straight back into rep footy without warrant IMO :mad: Mat King needs to learn to stay on his wing at times.
Willie Mason looked strong though, Anasta is STILL the most overated player EVER, and i think Kimmorley did his best but with not alot of support...

All credit to Qld, they never let the pressure get to them.

Totally Agree. Stewart played himself into game 3. He was faultless. Was probably the blues best, along with Noddy and Buderus.

Jamie Lyon has to go. He costs us in game 1 and he costs us again last night. He gave poor cooper a hospital pass with a death certificate attached to it. He then couldn't bring Lockyer down which meant King had to help him out and that lead to Inglis going in untouched. Then to cap off a brilliant game, he loses the ball while the Blues are on the attack. He should go back home and chase pigs.:veryangry2:

It's also time for the selectors to stop showing faith in the Golden Child, Anasta. He did nothing again and it's time to make wholesale changes for game 3.

Also, Graham Murray has to go, he is hopeless. Starting Mason in the front row and making him tired was pathetic. Why pick two props when you're going to start a second rower instead. Useless.

We can all complain about the pass that robbed us, but we had plenty of opportunities to score in the last 10 mins. Maybe we can get Joey to come back and play in a neck brace......:idea3:

[domstrama]

awesome game tonight, bout time they brought back the biff, at last the blues are showing some desperation, go HAYNE what a TRY!!!!!!!

[vikings100]

Whats the score???

Cheers Greg:confused:

[lukey73]

Whats the score???

Cheers Greg:confused:


NSW 6 QLD 4 at half time.

Simpkins is the ref tonight and every time he refs an origin game its a shocker and tonight is no different so far :rolleyes:

[vikings100]

Cheers Lukey

Greg:)

[domstrama]

yes, 12 - 4 NSW 5 mins to go

[domstrama]

EL MAGIC the legend, fully deserved now its time for FARAH in '08

[wayno]

Great game to watch. Congrats to NSW, but the Queensland defence was inspired in the second half. I really enjoyed watching that. :)

[CowboyMatt]

A better game than Game 2.

NSW should have won by a lot more given the possession and number of clean breaks they made.

Hats off to Qld for trying their guts out with all the injuries they had.

[beast]

I really dont know why they didnt give the lock forward for the maroons man of the match, he get knocked out in the first tackle of the match, comes back onto the field in the second half obviously still in lala land and makes 30 tackles. CHAMPION EFFORT BY THIS LAD.

Good on NSW for winning.

[whitlam]

I really dont know why they didnt give the lock forward for the maroons man of the match, he get knocked out in the first tackle of the match, comes back onto the field in the second half obviously still in lala land and makes 30 tackles. CHAMPION EFFORT BY THIS LAD.

Good on NSW for winning.

Because he didn't play half the game :p;)

[CowboyMatt]

I really dont know why they didnt give the lock forward for the maroons man of the match, he get knocked out in the first tackle of the match, comes back onto the field in the second half obviously still in lala land and makes 30 tackles. CHAMPION EFFORT BY THIS LAD.

Good on NSW for winning.


You have to wonder about the medical staff letting him play in that condition.

[moffatxc]

go the blues:D

[wayno]

I'll stick with the Queenslanders. I really enjoyed that this week. Nice to have it live here. ;)

[minh427]

Go The Blues!!

[fatty]

Sadly not this year.:(

[sodonnell]

soo many fights broke out last night, there was a fair bit of tension.

[VE II]

love a good biff! Glad there were heaps!

[HRT 1-2]

QUEENSLANDER

I'm not from there but, being a Vic, can't bring myself to support NSW!!;)

[wayno]

I'm with you mate and was cheering for the Queenslanders's. Geez I love State of origin. One of the best sporting contests in world sport in my opinion. :cool:

[whitlam]

Thought I should bring back this thread...

Finally something has gone NSW's way tonight but what was Harrigan thinking with that first video ref decision

[pitcrew]

Thought I should bring back this thread...

Finally something has gone NSW's way tonight but what was Harrigan thinking with that first video ref decision
I must off missed it, what went NSW's way :confused:;)

[whitlam]

I must off missed it, what went NSW's way :confused:;)

Nothing now :rolleyes:

I gave up watching after half time anyway

[pitcrew]

That's why I'm on the computer now. :D

[wayno]

Great game as usual. NSW look strong but mnade some crucial mistakes in the second half.
Looking forwatd to the rest of the series as always. :)

[ratster70]

Great game as usual. NSW look strong but mnade some crucial mistakes in the second half.
Looking forwatd to the rest of the series as always. :)


What like coming out for the second half wayno :p just kidding think the nerves got the better of them at the start but showed some promise for the future just hope the selectors stick with them and give them a go who cares if they lose this year theyll be better for it next year bout time they got rid of the driftwood in their team was a great game marred by some very average ref calls for both teams bring on game 2

[pitcrew]

I hope the selectors (NSW) stick to the same/very close team for the second game.
A Lot of these guys were out there for the fist time in origin. They have to be able to build as a team. Just like QLD did many years ago.

[Gottaluvbrocky]

Does anyone know if there is going to be any signings with the Blues? I wanna get my young fella's jersey signed for him!

[pitcrew]

They usually announce them on the NRL web site. (fan/signing days). or maybe try your local NRL club, there is usually someone there that knows someone.
Cheers

[VE II]

It was interesting to see the couriermail and the daily telegraphs take on things this morning:

thecouriermail.com.au
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/mattyharwo od/other/courriermail1.jpg

dailytelegraphy.com.au
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/mattyharwo od/other/dailytelegraph.jpg

;)

[fordmad17]

Funny that hey. When i saw it happen the front view it looked like he was on the line and the rear view it looked like he was away from it. It was a try and they should have paid it.

[beast]

Queensland player Ben Hannant confirmed with Swine Flu. Fellow team member have gone into 72 hour quarantine and given tamiflu.

[pitcrew]

they have to check the NSW players now. If they have caught it, they could of taken it back to their clubs. A worrying time ahead.

[Leigh]

No need to worry...even the lead doctors are saying that...media has beaten up swine flu much more than it needs!

How many people have died of swine flu outside of Mexico?

[malscar]

How many people die of Flu each year? Not just swine flu.

[VE II]

How many people die of Flu each year? Not just swine flu.

Its about 2000-3000 in Australia. Millions world wide.

Re the swine flu i think they're just concerned with what it could do - particuarly if someone was infected with the swin flu and your regular seasonal flu - they're scared of a mega mutation. Plus, it has killed a few people overseas who were previously health adults (normal flu generally kills young children, the elderly and already sick).
I dont think they can do much to contain it - bit late for that :rolleyes:

[Andrew]

Its about 2000-3000 in Australia. Millions world wide.

Re the swine flu i think they're just concerned with what it could do - particuarly if someone was infected with the swin flu and your regular seasonal flu - they're scared of a mega mutation. Plus, it has killed a few people overseas who were previously health adults (normal flu generally kills young children, the elderly and already sick).
I dont think they can do much to contain it - bit late for that :rolleyes:

Self medicate. Red wine usually does the trick. ;)

[8hype]

Queenslander!

[ratster70]

There ya go Matt theres something to be happy about you little f****** ripper 5 in a row next year QUEENSLANDER

[pitcrew]

Toad......:p:D
Well deserved win to you folk up north.

[ratster70]

im smellin a 3 - 0 whitewash comin :p

[8hype]

yes.finally got something to smile about.pity the missus wouldn't shut up the whole game while she was lying on the couch

[pitcrew]

lol. very quite at our house tonight.
Go the blues in 2012

[wayno]

Gotta love state of origin. I never get tired of watching it and it's highly anticipated every year. :)

[VP_VIXEN]

I was just thinking to myself why is there no State of Origin thread on here and stumbled across this one :D
I am a former Queenslander living in Victoria so no guess to which side I was on :)...(the winning side of course..the Mighty Maroons)
I think Queensland play well minus the little mistakes made like leaving gaps in the defence line. Otherwise was one of the best Origin matches I have watched.

[group C]

Being origin night here again I just thought i would say "GO THE BLUES" Its our year this year :D

[beast]

Yep the BLUES are gonna flog queensland this year

[fatty]

Go New South Wales. Why do Queenslanders call it XXXX? Because they can't spell beer.

[Maq]

I will some it all up in one famous word "QUEENSLANDER" :D :p

They call it XXXX because if you have enough of it you will think you are a pornstar

[fatty]

With the rain pouring down in Sydney Town at the moment should be a tight affair. Did I mention Go The Cockroaches!

[whitlam]

Go the Blues, I have found a pub in Prague that will be showing it and will be wearing my Parra jersey proudly

[group C]

Go the Blues, I have found a pub in Prague that will be showing it and will be wearing my Parra jersey proudly
I knew there was a reason i liked you whitlam NSW and PARRA !!!!!:D
you have great taste

[Road Runner 72]

Go Storm..........oops :)

[Maq]

The storm are gone :laugh4: :p

[onfire]

well it is a storm in sydney, bucketing down

[Maq]

They better bring two sets of books.oops I meen boots

[edy]

Go QLD!!!!!!!!1

[Road Runner 72]

Feel I will be going for the Blues, hoping for a close hard hitting game ;)

[edy]

Feel I will be going for the Blues, hoping for a close hard hitting game ;)

I thought Victorians hated NSW and naturally supported QLD!

[Road Runner 72]

I thought Victorians hated NSW and naturally supported QLD!

Lol yeah but lived in Parra & Emu Plains for a short time and spent heaps of time at the Penrith club & follow the Panthers now just getting into NRL but have heaps to learn but loving the games ;) to me footy is hard hitting and AFL is getting soft due to white coats.

[minh427]

Go Northern Territory!!!!

[monarocveightz]

Go Northern Territory!!!!

Go Tasmania!:p

[pitcrew]

Go Northern Territory!!!!

you never never know....

[mikeynz]

Feel free for anyone to record the 3D broadcast for me please please :)

[Road Runner 72]

A good game, looking forward to the next now.

[ratster70]

5 series wins in a row coming up thankyou NSW for being so crap at origin :p:p when will they learn:rolleyes:

[skaifeyfan2]

Scoreline flatters the Blues. Outplayed once again.

[Chris Roche]

Queensland all the way!!
5 series in a row now!!:)

[wayno]

Love watching this. Great result for Queensland. At least as a Storm fan I have something to watch! :o

[porsche91722]

Scoreline flatters the Blues. Outplayed once again.
Absolutely, although that's the only thing that concerned me when NSW got back to that scoreline, when Queensland were the best team on the paddock for 90% of the game. Refs crook decisions seemed to go both ways. Considering the conditions, there was still some great attacking football from both sides. I couldn't believe some sections of the media today were calling for David Taylor to be cut from the Queensland team for game two. Don't change a winning team, other than Cameron Smith, if he is fit.

[fastboysmith]

why cut taylor he was awsome he was almost there for a try, NSW biggest problem is hayne can't play unless he is full back he thinks he owns the field and everyone is just expected to follow him

[Brasha]

why cut taylor he was awsome he was almost there for a try, NSW biggest problem is hayne can't play unless he is full back he thinks he owns the field and everyone is just expected to follow him

:confused: If you think NSW's biggest problem was the winger, you have no idea

[louieate8ate]

I think Hayne will be at fullback for game 2.

[ratster70]

I think Hayne will be at fullback for game 2.


Not if NSW keeps the same selectors theyve had for the last 4 and a half years :D

[Tumbo]

I notice that since winning 4 series Ross Livermore has changed his tact - 'Origin is dead if NSW win a 4th series' he said prior to the 2006 series - guess it only goes one way. Turned off the match after NSW scored their 2nd try, ref's were in need of glasses, don't think i'll be watching the rest of the series but must say Qld were a must slicker outfit and showed themselves to have everything needed to win a 5th series

[fastboysmith]

everyone has got hayne in the mind set that that team will just follow his lead if NSW go some players to make plays together they might have a chance

[fatty]

Hayne is a better fullback than winger. He played wing for 3 seasons but he is playng on the wrong side to accomodate Brett Morris and his combo with Matt Cooper.

[edy]

Ok, thanks to Fatty, he has located the SOO thread.

NSW are in a world of hurt and I dont really care..... QLD went through a world of hurt in the mid to late 1990's with NSWs domination.

But NSW's selection policies over the years has really stumped a lot of people. They have selected people and dumped them and it seems like the team is a revolving door.

They tried Peter Wallace for 4 games and then boned him. They recalled an old and discarded veteran and boned him (Brett Kimmorley).

Even though Mitchell Pearce is not ready they have used him and as Gus has said, they will need to persist with him.

The most bizzare was with Kurt Gidney recently, captain on the bench!!

NSW lacks direction from the top. They couldnt manage the racism issue.

Now they want to stop Folau from playing SOO 3. They should look after their own backyard. I think Folau will be prevented from Game 3 :(

[Splatcat03]

NSW desreved to be beaten in the manner they were in Game 2. Only one team showed up to play football, the other team turned up to play dirty. I don't think I have ever seen a game where one team attacked the heads of the other team so blatantly. Every tackle there was a NSW player with either a hand or a forearm attacking the QLD players head. I hope NSW get flogged in the 3rd game, so not only do they lose 3-0, but they receive a drubbing to rub salt into the wound.

[porsche91722]

Gus Gould is now making noises about being available to coach NSW.

[Andrew]

Gus Gould is now making noises about being available to coach NSW.

Well I suppose it is putting his money where his mouth is - he has made a lot of criticisms of how NSW have approached the Origin series (and they make a lot of sense). Now, rather than being a TV critic, he may make himself available to coach.

[porsche91722]

Unfortunately it's going to take more than Gus's coaching skills to get this current crop of NSW players up for next years series. I don't think that Bellamy will get the chop or leave before game 3 this year. I heard Gould interviewed again this afternoon, and he is now saying that he won't get involved with coaching NSW until there are changes in the running of the game, at ARL/NSWRL/NRL level. There is no doubt that some things need to be fixed, but he is an arrogant pri.., who seems to think that his way is the only way. Damn shame, I would love to see him coach NSW in Origin 3 this year, so Queensland could kick their sorry arses, and make it a clean sweep.

[ratster70]

Happy Ending To Abuse Case

Federal Court Ruling

A seven year old boy was at the centre of a courtroom drama yesterday when he challenged a court ruling over who should have custody of him. The boy has a history of being beaten by his parents and the judge initially awarded custody to his aunt, in keeping with the child custody law and regulations requiring that family unity be maintained to the degree possible. The boy surprised the court when he proclaimed that his aunt beat him more than his parents and he adamantly refused to live with her. When the judge suggested that he live with his grandparents, the boy cried out that they also beat him. After considering the remainder of the immediate family and learning that domestic violence was apparently a way of life among them, the judge took the unprecedented step of allowing the boy to propose who should have custody of him. After two recesses to check legal references and confer with child welfare officials, the judge granted temporary custody to the New South Wales State of Origin Team, whom the boy firmly believes are not capable of beating anyone.


BWAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHA:p it was here or what makes you laugh i chose here more appropriate ;)

[edy]

hahahaha Rat!

Looking forward to the Game 3 when we put those BLUESERS to bed!

[edy]

Without anymore to say

QUEENSLANDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ratster70]

Without anymore to say

QUEENSLANDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


WHAT HE SAID;):D

[fordmad17]

I third that.......

[beast]

Im born and bred NSW and hope they win but they need to play better than the last 2 games combined to win this

[edy]

Excellent win by QLD!

Truly deserved!

[group C]

was a well deserved win by a finally tuned team that have been playing together for many years,It just so happends that all the best players around at the moment are from Qld.
Nsw did start to play half decently during the game and seemed to start to gell a bit,but it was to little to late.
Well done Qld you deserved the white wash.
Now i will run and hide until state of origin gqame 1 in 2011 and maybe then we will show up and win ;)

[porsche91722]

There seemed to be an awful lot of delaying tactics in the tackles, from both sides during the game, which the referee did not police very well, which was a bit odd, considering that in the NRL, quick plays are the rule, rather than the exception. NSW certainly played better than in games 1 and 2, but the mighty Maroons did the job, and got the clean sweep they deserved. It was good to see that there was no mug lair carrying on from Qld, that NSW were guilty of, when they had their 3 series wins and that big result over Qld, years ago. From memory, Joey Johns was NSW captain at the time which would explain a lot.

[group C]

Well its that time of year again,NSW have anouced there side.


Brett Stewart FB20072A great support player, who has a knack for being at the right place at the right time. He is also a very solid defender at the back.

Jarryd Hayne See Player BioW120074Has the potential to be a match-winner, no matter where on the field he is playing.

Michael Jennings See Player BioCTR120091Explosive pace and footwork will keep Queensland defenders on their toes.

Josh Morris (http://www.nrl.com/RepGames/Origin/Teams/Official Teams/tabid/11134/Default.aspx#) See Player BioCTR21Has returned to his best, solid in defence, but his strength is running with the ball.

Akuila Uate See Player BioW220111One of the strongest ball runners in the game. He will get into dummy-half often and NSW will rely on Uate to get their sets off to a good start.

Todd Carney See Player Bio5/80It’s been a long time coming for Carney, who has returned to his best this year. He will look to drift across field with pace and either hit a forward on the inside, or go himself around flat-footed defenders. Has a great step and handy kicking game.

Mitchell Pearce See Player BioHB20081Showed signs in last year’s series that he could be the halfback to lead NSW to their first series victory since 2005. His combination with Todd Carney will be crucial for the Blues.

Paul Gallen See Player BioFRF20063NSW’s captain courageous will not stop running or tackling. Has great power and will look to spin in tackles to offload and create second phase play.

Robbie Farah See Player BioHOK20090Will be looking to silence the critics, Farah is an attacking player with plenty of creativity and a great kicking game.

James Tamou See Player BioFRF0A massive forward who will be looking to do one thing, run hard and straight.

Ben Creagh See Player Bio2RF20092Will attack an edge all day for the Blues and will be looking to target the Maroons smaller men at every opportunity.

Greg Bird See Player Bio2RF20073Uncompromising forward, once labelled a ‘bash-brother’ with Paul Gallen. Will look to hit hard and often in defence, his role is that of an intimidator.

Glenn Stewart See Player BioLCK20091One of the most gifted forwards in the NRL. Glenn has an all-round game that could trouble Queensland, great hands, good passing game and a strong ball-runner.

Jamie Buhrer See Player BioINT0Surprise selection in the NSW team, a utility player with huge potential, great ball skills and can play dummy-half if needed.

Luke Lewis See Player BioINT20043Seasoned professional who can cover numerous positions on the field. Defensively solid.

Trent Merrin See Player BioINT20111Has had a taste of Origin now and will be better for the run. His job will be to hit the ball-up and get quick play the balls.

Tony Williams See Player BioINT0

Thoughts on side,few I didnt expect but I just hope NSW can get up sick of Qlders rubbing it in,havnt got a come back

[Gopher]

With Jennings and Hayne being picked , you can throw the '' must be in form to be picked '' line out the window.
Having said that , they are both match winners and if the are going to lift for anything it will be SOO.
IMO , Tim Mannah can count himself unlucky.

[Gopher]

Hopefully NSW won't have those poxy style of numbers on their jerseys.
IMO , Ashley Harrison in overrated and has never performed at Origin level. In fact i don't remember seeing too many outstanding performances at club level ??

[fatty]

Hopefully NSW won't have those poxy style of numbers on their jerseys.
IMO , Ashley Harrison in overrated and has never performed at Origin level. In fact i don't remember seeing too many outstanding performances at club level ??
Agree. Cant stand those poxy numbers either. And also change back to the old style socks, shorts and jerseys. NSW haven't won a series since they were changed.

[ratster70]

Agree. Cant stand those poxy numbers either. And also change back to the old style socks, shorts and jerseys. NSW haven't won a series since they were changed.

Damn Fatty SSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHH thats our secret weapon and why we keep winning :p:p:p

[MGH66]

Here I was thinking it was because they pick over rated players and non performing coaches, should of known better :D

[ratster70]

Sam Thaiday making me laugh today at the captains lunch where he was standing in for Cam Smith who was back at the team hotel in bed sick. When asked if Cam would be right for the game on Wednesday Slammin Sam quickly replied " Yeah he'll be right his just at the hotel having a sook with the sniffles" Bwahhahahahahhahahahahahhaahhaaha

[group C]

GO THE BLUES!!!!:smash::smash:

[skaifeyfan2]

All over rover. NSW had em in the first 10 minutes though.

[MGH66]

Pity the cockroaches didn't have another 16 players with the heart, work ethic of Gallen, might actually win a game or two.

[Maq]

All over rover. NSW had em in the first 10 minutes though.
Yeah shame its a 80 Min game. :laugh4:

[porsche91722]

I wouldn't have a problem with somebody burying (metaphorically speaking) Jarryd Hayne. That bloke is a real germ.

[fatty]

Could say the same thing about a few of the QLDer's. Thaiday for example.

[fordmad17]

Not Sam......surely :)

[fatty]

Forgot to add Billy Slater. The reason Hayne blew up was that Slater was doing a wrestling twist on his ankle in the tackle..

Billy heres a tip, you're the best player in the game by far no need to stoop to grub tactics.

End rant. :)

[skaifeyfan2]

This is the same Billy Slater that once verbally abused a guy on the field about his depression. Then moaned when he got smacked.

Hampstead and Cecchin were terrible last night. Hampstead making "that" decision, and Cecchin clearly trying to make his mark on the game in his first game.

[ratster70]

BWAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAHHAHHHAHAHHAHHA that is all ;):p

[fordmad17]

Who cares.... Queensland won.... That's all that counts :)

[porsche91722]

Who cares.... Queensland won.... That's all that counts :)
+1
Yet again, the whinging and moaning from south of the border, when they get beaten. I don't think Queensland even played at their best, Billy had a pretty average game, Thurston ditto. It was a real forwards battle, with the guys up front paving the way. All in all, I didn't think it was a great game as a spectacle. Brent Tate would have been my choice as man of the match.

[Gopher]

+1 Yet again, the whinging and moaning from south of the border, when they get beaten. I don't think Queensland even played at their best, Billy had a pretty average game, Thurston ditto. It was a real forwards battle, with the guys up front paving the way. All in all, I didn't think it was a great game as a spectacle. Brent Tate would have been my choice as man of the match. A team that doesn't play at their best is usually a result of the opposition not allowing them to and i think that that was the case last night. Hopefully NSW can win game 2 so that everything is on the line for game 3 and what a spectacle that would be.

[MGH66]

Speaking of germs, pity Jennings didn't run as fast towards the try line as he did to the fight.

[<Jonboy>]

Speaking of germs, pity Jennings didn't run as fast towards the try line as he did to the fight.

left wing was where a fair proportion of the line breaks came from...

[group C]

left wing was where a fair proportion of the line breaks came from...
Apart from his sin bin Jennings had a blinder of a game,NSW need to drop Carney like a hot potato

[MGH66]

Who you gonna replace him with, Sowden?

[fatty]

left wing was where a fair proportion of the line breaks came from...Wasnt it the NSW right side Morris and Uate? Thats where the 2 Darius Boyd tries were scored.

[<Jonboy>]

was referring to attacking, fatty, with MGH66 saying Jennings didn't run as fast. He was on left wing, where quite a few line breaks were achieved, by him

[fatty]

was referring to attacking, fatty, with MGH66 saying Jennings didn't run as fast. He was on left wing, where quite a few line breaks were achieved, by himahh I see.;)

[MGH66]

Left, right, they only scored off spilt kicks, thought it was interesting that NSW were making 50-60 metres per set compared to QLD's 35-45 yet thet had no "killer" last plays.