State of Origin 2011 live scores and blog
Roar Guru By The Roar, 25 May 2011
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It’s Queensland vs New South Wales in the first State of Origin game tonight as Queensland look to again crush the new-look Blues, with captain Darren Lockyer embarking on his final Origin series.
State of Origin Game 1 result:
Queensland 16 – New South Wales 12
While Queensland traditionally go into State of Origin as the underdogs, they’ve firmly stamped their class with five straight series wins. Even worse for NSW, the series features two home games at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
Since 2003, NSW has won only four of 11 games played at “The Cauldron” of Suncorp, and two of these wins came while maestro Andrew Johns held the reins at halfback.
Most recently, the Blues won a dead-rubber in 2009 in Brisbane, but were torn apart by the Maroons 34-6 in game two at Suncorp.
However, is there a sliver of hope for the Blues: since State of Origin became a best of three in 1982, Queensland have never won the opening match of a series in three consecutive years, having dropped the ball in four attempts.
NSW coach Ricky Stuart has picked a team tailored to his game plan, while Queensland coach Mal Meniga picked a squad largely similar to previous years, but has lost international centres Greg Inglis and Justin Hodges.
Log on for pre-game chat, follow the scores, and join the debate from 7.30pm for the kick off at 8pm (live on Channel Nine – AEST)
State of Origin 2011 teams:
Queensland Maroons ($1.50): Billy Slater, Darius Boyd, Dane Nielsen, Willie Tonga, Jharal Yow Yeh, Darren Lockyer (c), Johnathan Thurston, Matthew Scott, Cameron Smith, Petero Civoniceva, Nate Myles, Sam Thaiday, Ashley Harrison.
Interchange: Cooper Cronk, Corey Parker, Jacob Lillyman, Ben Hannant.
New South Wales Blues ($2.60): Josh Dugan, Brett Morris, Michael Jennings, Mark Gasnier, Akuila Uate, Jamie Soward, Mitchell Pearce, Jason King, Michael Ennis, Kade Snowden, Beau Scott, Greg Bird, Paul Gallen (c).
Interchange: Ben Creagh, Trent Merrin, Tim Mannah, Dean Young.
Score update:
Half-time score: QLD 6 – NSW 0
FULL TIME: QLD win 16-12
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May 25th 2011 @ 3:03pm
Kento said | May 25th 2011 @ 3:03pm | Report comment
Three words for tonight’s Origin: Bring. It. ON!!
May 25th 2011 @ 6:57pm
Tristan Rayner said | May 25th 2011 @ 6:57pm | Report comment
There’s about an hour before kickoff and wherever you are, and whatever you’re doing, I hope your beer is cold, the heater is on, and either you’ve firmly jumped on the Queensland bandwagon or are sticking up for the under-(-cattle)dogs – the Blues!
A pic from the ground, with the U-16s origin being played – NSW won by two points: NSW 18, QLD 16
Game 1 will start soon.
May 25th 2011 @ 6:57pm
Chris said | May 25th 2011 @ 6:57pm | Report comment
Can’t watch as I’m in the UK but looking forward to following – and some biffo!
May 25th 2011 @ 7:14pm
Tristan Rayner said | May 25th 2011 @ 7:14pm | Report comment
Late news is that Dean Young will start for the Blues in Origin I, with Michael Ennis to the bench
May 25th 2011 @ 7:30pm
Tristan Rayner said | May 25th 2011 @ 7:30pm | Report comment
The telecast on Nine has started with the usual fire up messages, a bit of a historical look at the series, raising the level of hyperbole to all time levels. Kenny Sutcliffe has been wheeled out, the doyen of introducing coverage.
May 25th 2011 @ 7:40pm
Mals said | May 25th 2011 @ 7:40pm | Report comment
Yep & heaps of ads already!
May 25th 2011 @ 8:01pm
Tristan Rayner said | May 25th 2011 @ 8:01pm | Report comment
Big money for brands tonight. Not quite Superbowl though.
May 25th 2011 @ 7:36pm
George said | May 25th 2011 @ 7:36pm | Report comment
‘Biffo’ is for boofheads mate..How about close, skillful football?..Hope its a good game..
May 25th 2011 @ 7:44pm
Tristan Rayner said | May 25th 2011 @ 7:44pm | Report comment
That’d be good too, George.
May 25th 2011 @ 7:40pm
Tristan Rayner said | May 25th 2011 @ 7:40pm | Report comment
James Blunt comes on to er belt(?) out a few tracks to rev up the crowd. Not sure if it’s working, although the ladies are a little bit keen. There’s a particularly over exuberant bassist too.
May 25th 2011 @ 7:56pm
Tristan Rayner said | May 25th 2011 @ 7:56pm | Report comment
Plenty of talking points as the game starts, with Ennis on the bench as coach Stuart looks to use him as an impact player, and talk around Soward living up to the hype and coping with the pressure and frenetic pace of Origin. Gasnier is back in the fold and will be looking to link up with first-timer Akuila Uate who will be fun to watch.
May 25th 2011 @ 7:58pm
Tristan Rayner said | May 25th 2011 @ 7:58pm | Report comment
Phil Gould delivers his traditional pre-game stirring oratory with the 360° spinning vision, plenty of passion there.
May 25th 2011 @ 8:07pm
Tristan Rayner said | May 25th 2011 @ 8:07pm | Report comment
Greg Inglis and Billy Moore showing off the State of Origin trophy to the Queensland crowd as the Blues run out on to the pitch. Soward has blue headgear. The Blues wait for Queensland…
Now, here come the Maroons, to a huge roar.