It’s New South Wales vs Queensland in the second State of Origin game tonight as the Blues look to turn-around the series in a do-or-die clash against the Queensland Maroons juggernaut.
While Queensland felt the pressure in game one from a plucky New South Wales side, the talented Maroons will look to roll on at the Blues home turf.
The clash takes place at ANZ Stadium, where traditionally, the Blues have been strong. However, whatever hoodoo New South Wales held has been torn apart over the last two series, with Queensland winning two of the last three games played in Sydney.
The last clash at the stadium was a 24-28 win for Queensland who swept the 2010 series 3-0, having beaten the Blues twice at home.
NSW coach Ricky Stuart has made six changes to the side that were beaten at Suncorp with four forced changes due to injury, most notably bringing in replacement fullback Anthony Minichello for Josh Dugan. Minichello who was last seen in Blue in 2007.
Stuart also brings back to Origin Jarryd Hayne, Kurt Gidley, Luke Lewis, Anthony Watmough, while Will Hopoate makes his debut at just nineteen. Paul Gallen moves to the front row alongside Tim Mannah.
Queensland coach Mal Meniga had the luxury of calling up the now-fit star centre Greg Inglis into a side already burgeoning with talent, and brings David Taylor onto the bench in place of Jacob Lillyman.
Log on for pre-game chat, follow the scores, and join the debate from 7.30pm for the kick off at 8.00pm (live on Channel Nine – AEST)
State of Origin 2011 teams:
New South Wales Blues ($2.25): Anthony Minichello, Jarryd Hayne, Will Hopoate, Mark Gasnier, Akuila Uate, Jamie Soward, Mitchell Pearce, Paul Gallen (c), Michael Ennis, Tim Mannah, Beau Scott, Ben Creagh, Greg Bird.
Interchange: Trent Merrin, Kurt Gidley, Anthony Watmough, Luke Lewis
Queensland Maroons ($1.65): Billy Slater, Jharal Yow Yeh, Greg Inglis, Dane Neilsen, Darius Boyd, Darren Lockyer (c), Johnathan Thurston, Ashley Harrison, Sam Thaiday, Nate Myles, Petero Civoniceva, Cameron Smith, Matt Scott
Interchange:
Cooper Cronk, Corey Parker, Ben Hannant, David Taylor
Read all the info for State of Origin 2011
Score Update:
HALF-TIME – NSW 6 QLD 8
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10:06pm
Tristan Rayner said | 10:06pm | Report comment
Great game – we’ll have all the analysis tomorrow and the results here: http://www.theroar.com.au/2011/06/15/state-of-origin-2011-game-2-result/
10:21pm
Capital said | 10:21pm | Report comment
Thanks Tristan
10:27pm
Tristan Rayner said | 10:27pm | Report comment
Appreciated the help Capital. “Comments from the Super Coach”
10:03pm
Tony Tannous said | 10:03pm | Report comment
High quality affair
Intensity immense
Ricky vindicated
I might even have 5 mins for Paul Gallen after that
10:00pm
bilbo said | 10:00pm | Report comment
who was man of the match?
10:03pm
Capital said | 10:03pm | Report comment
Sorry had to change channel before Gould got near the microphone again.
You should be allowed to filter out specific commentators – it could be called the Gould filter.
10:06pm
p.Tah said | 10:06pm | Report comment
Whatever it costs please put me down for one of those Gould filters…
10:26pm
Capital said | 10:26pm | Report comment
Gallen
9:56pm
Brett McKay said | 9:56pm | Report comment
Soward had just been waiting for the right time to run. 157 minutes seemed about right….
9:51pm
Capital said | 9:51pm | Report comment
Well deserved win by the Blues
9:51pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:51pm | Report comment
Gallen takes another hit up, just seconds to go here and NSW kick it to QLD who can’t make any impression!
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9:55pm
Capital said | 9:55pm | Report comment
Great effort by Gallen, and Soward’s kicking game was solid in the second half
9:50pm
Capital said | 9:50pm | Report comment
Thurston MIA tonight
9:49pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:49pm | Report comment
That’s the game for New South Wales – they’re home, surely. A win ties the series, with the next game on July 6th at Suncorp.
Massive!
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78′ NSW 18 – QLD 8
9:48pm
Johnno said | 9:48pm | Report comment
Terri Biviano will be happy tonight, Mini will be her hero tonight lol.
9:47pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:47pm | Report comment
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77′ NSW 16 – QLD 8
9:48pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:48pm | Report comment
Soward busted a tackle to have his arms free and Minichello hit the ball on the burst to score a fantastic game for the fullback. He’s been incredible. Kick to come.
9:49pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:49pm | Report comment
Converts! NSW 18-8
9:46pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:46pm | Report comment
Soward again with a bomb – Uate goes up for it and ooo the Blues get lucky there, Inglis drops it again! He was away if he caught it.
Another scrum. Massive pressure on QLD, but holding atm.
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76′ NSW 12 – QLD 8
9:45pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:45pm | Report comment
Blues on the attack, keeping the ball alive, good man on man defence from QLD here.
9:45pm
HEVYN RENATTA said | 9:45pm | Report comment
GOOO BLUESSS
9:45pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:45pm | Report comment
What a game!
9:47pm
Capital said | 9:47pm | Report comment
Great effort against tired lazy defence
Good work Soward and well done Mini
9:44pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:44pm | Report comment
Blues pushing inside balls, ball goes left then comes to Soward who kicks high but Inglis takes it and DROPS it!
Ref blows it, what’s the call? Inglis knock-on! Blues in possession, lead by 4 with just minutes to go.
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74′ NSW 12 – QLD 8
9:45pm
Capital said | 9:45pm | Report comment
Looks close to over tonight
9:43pm
Kento said | 9:43pm | Report comment
I think Gallen has hit it up almost 30 times. Epic commitment…
9:42pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:42pm | Report comment
Blues need strong defence here… and Gallen collects a spilled ball! Blues have unsettled QLD here – they’re nothing like calm and collected.
PENALTY to the Blues, Watmough hit high and dumped into a spear tackle. A bit nasty but no intent. Blues with the ball on the 40m line and closing
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72′ NSW 12 – QLD 8
9:41pm
Capital said | 9:41pm | Report comment
Thiurston has gone quiet … he needs to break the match.
Using Lockyer too much – who is too predictable
9:41pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:41pm | Report comment
Ouch, interference on Slater gives QLD a penalty right on the NSW line
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70′ NSW 12 – QLD 8
9:41pm
Capital said | 9:41pm | Report comment
Another uncontested bomb
Stupid play Ennis on Slater
9:40pm
Kento said | 9:40pm | Report comment
Is anyone brave enough to call the Blues now gents?
9:41pm
HEVYN RENATTA said | 9:41pm | Report comment
i will
9:42pm
George said | 9:42pm | Report comment
Not me..Knowing how QLD come back, I wouldnt be game until the full time whistle blows..
9:39pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:39pm | Report comment
Blues push forward but kick it dead. QLD back with the ball and pushing forwards.
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69 NSW 12 – QLD 8
9:37pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:37pm | Report comment
Blues put up a bomb, again taken by Slater. Less than 15 minutes to go, Queensland will start throwing it around now.
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67′ NSW 12 – QLD 8
9:39pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:39pm | Report comment
QLD make a break but MASSIVE defence from NSW, Luke Lewis belts Cronk to save the day. Epic tackle. Inglis hurt?
9:39pm
Capital said | 9:39pm | Report comment
GI looks gone
Great tackle and cover defence Lewis
9:39pm
Kento said | 9:39pm | Report comment
What an epic tackle by the Blues. How wasn’t that a try??
Looks like Gallen hit GI with a high and late hit…
9:36pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:36pm | Report comment
Queensland on the attack, and Thaiday knocks on with the Blues up in the face via Pearce, forcing the error. Ooo there’s some heated chat out there, tempers fraying but all. Ennis giving Thaiday some chat.
NSW scrum on their 35m.
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66′ NSW 12 – QLD 8
9:34pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:34pm | Report comment
Gasnier makes a break but spills it forward – knock on, and a Queensland scrum on their 35m line.
Crowd figure is 81,965
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64′ NSW 12 – QLD 8
9:33pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:33pm | Report comment
Hayne finally makes a hitup, single figures for him… Slater grabs a bomb, he’d look good for GWS, Sheedy.
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63′ NSW 12 – QLD 8
9:34pm
Capital said | 9:34pm | Report comment
Benefit of cross training with AFL sides
9:31pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:31pm | Report comment
NSW collect via Minichello diffusing another bomb. Ennis on for the Blues – Hopoate off and looked in some discomfort (hamstring?). Blues kick long and ball doesn’t go dead, QLD bring it out and anothe set for the Blues, on their 30m line
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61′ NSW 12 – QLD 8
9:31pm
Capital said | 9:31pm | Report comment
Two good kicks by Soward and Pearce and putting QLD under pressure
9:29pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:29pm | Report comment
Great kick by Pearce to find a space and relieve pressure for New South Wales. QLD hitting it up.
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59′ NSW 12 – QLD 8
9:29pm
Capital said | 9:29pm | Report comment
Finally a Blues kick that didnt go down the throat of the Toads back three
9:28pm
Capital said | 9:28pm | Report comment
Cheap yards to get out of pressure zone
9:27pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:27pm | Report comment
Big set, Watmough nearly busted through and lost the ball after the tackle. Watmough had plenty of momentum and a great tackle by Civo and Slater – Watmough too keen to play the ball and fumbles.
QLD off the hook. Cooper Cronk on for QLD with fresh legs – will be a danger.
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57′ NSW 12 – QLD 8
9:26pm
Johnno said | 9:26pm | Report comment
lol yep. i used to use Pert 2 in 1 when i was a kid anyone else use Pert haha.
9:26pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:26pm | Report comment
NSW push forward off the scrum, Soward bombs and Slater grabs at it under pressure from Minichello and drops it! NSW on the attack again.
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55′ NSW 12 – QLD 8
9:27pm
Capital said | 9:27pm | Report comment
Good contest at the high ball by Mini to force the error.
QLD need to reciprocate at the other end
9:25pm
Capital said | 9:25pm | Report comment
Smith starting to do a lot of work around the ruck
9:24pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:24pm | Report comment
Exciting by Queensland who attack down the left via Inglis ontoo Boyd, but Thurston can’t hold the pass and knocks-on.
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54′ NSW 12 – QLD 8
9:21pm
Johnno said | 9:21pm | Report comment
QLD missing pert , blues winning vs 16 QLDERS. Petro is big loss for them in match, but dave taylor is having a whale of a game all 118kg of him.
9:24pm
Capital said | 9:24pm | Report comment
Must have heard you Johnno
9:21pm
throbba said | 9:21pm | Report comment
Go Blues!
9:20pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:20pm | Report comment
Soward with yet another tough tough kick from the sideline… annnnddd its good! Ricky Stuart going bananas in the coaches box. Great game here – Queensland can do anything from anywhere.
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50′ NSW 12 – QLD 8
9:22pm
Capital said | 9:22pm | Report comment
Great try great conversion. Well played Blues
9:18pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:18pm | Report comment
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48′ NSW 10 – QLD 8
9:19pm
Kento said | 9:19pm | Report comment
Ouch – that was one sensational try!!!
9:20pm
Capital said | 9:20pm | Report comment
Now we will see if the Maroons leaders can step up and manage their team
9:18pm
Capital said | 9:18pm | Report comment
Great try by Hopoate
9:18pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:18pm | Report comment
NSW use their set to get to the line, and Gidley creates space – Hopoate gets it wide and looks to have put it down on the corner!! TRY!! Video ref to confirm but looks good! Brilliant by Hopoate the kid
9:19pm
Capital said | 9:19pm | Report comment
Good read by Soward.
9:16pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:16pm | Report comment
NSW get to the QLD line, they throw it wide for a Soward grubber which threatens but Slater knocks it dead as Hayne and co. chase hard. Drop out.
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47′ NSW 6 – QLD 8
9:16pm
Johnno said | 9:16pm | Report comment
Pearce and soward ar not the answer to blues halves they are coasting them the series put bird at 5/8, would love ot of had mullein fit.
9:15pm
The Cattery said | 9:15pm | Report comment
Richard Hinds says:
Ground announcement: Would Jarryd Hayne please report to Origin II. Oh, woops, sorry. There you are.
9:17pm
Capital said | 9:17pm | Report comment
Problem when you take a wildcard – tell him he is unwanted, a lone wolf and not a team player – any other ways to clip a guys wings?
9:14pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:14pm | Report comment
Lewis puts the ball down from a bad ball by Pearce – but NSW get a let off as Harrison throws it forward right on halfway. Chance for the Blues from the 40m
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45′ NSW 6 – QLD 8
9:13pm
Capital said | 9:13pm | Report comment
A couple of average kicks close to the line by Lockyer – no communication, no hard chase, no contest in the air
9:12pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:12pm | Report comment
Soward kicks and finds grass but still straight to Boyd. Queensland throwing it around and making metres – 51m gained after that set. Hayne diffuses the bomb and Gallen cops one high to get a penalty.
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42′ NSW 6 – QLD 8
9:10pm
Capital said | 9:10pm | Report comment
Great move by Lockyer and Slater, they are too lazy behind the ruck
9:09pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:09pm | Report comment
We’re underway in the second half – Queensland grab it and on the first tackle Queensland get an easy penalty to get an early chance to press the attack.
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41′ NSW 6 – QLD 8
9:10pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:10pm | Report comment
Slater makes a break on the third and good cover defence saves the day – and it’s a let off as Queensland drop it.
9:05pm
Capital said | 9:05pm | Report comment
So decision time … QLD 16 – Blues 10.
9:07pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:07pm | Report comment
Blues will take it 22-18… they’ve got the legs, and the X-factors. Won’t be easy!
9:11pm
Capital said | 9:11pm | Report comment
8:55pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:55pm | Report comment
Half time and both teams would have to be happy. Very few mistakes, and both teams able to play great football to attack the line and find and create holes. Better kicking game from NSW would help their cause, while Queensland will look to use game-breakers Thurston, Lockyer, Slater, Inglis and Smith to create points from tiny chances.
Gallen has led the way for the Blues, while Hayne has been quiet and while Minichello doesn’t have any explosive pace, he’s been very solid at the back. Smith, Parker, Slater and Hannant strong for Queensland.
A great half of Origin football – second-half will be frenetic.
8:58pm
Capital said | 8:58pm | Report comment
It is closer than I thought it would be. Good effort by coaching staff, so few mistakes in what is less than perfect conditions.
Kicking game from NSW is average – QLD drop three back and are covering easily.
Lockyer and Smith kicking with more definition, but Blues only dropping two back.
8:59pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:59pm | Report comment
Good summary Capital – Blues can improve a lot in that area.
9:01pm
Capital said | 9:01pm | Report comment
Gallen and Taylor are the headaches in close.
Nice to see the refs letting the match flow, but few mistakes will do that.
8:53pm
Capital said | 8:53pm | Report comment
Good half of rugby, both sides playing well.
Smith is the gamebreaker foe QLD, and I think Ennis and Mini look the goods for the Blues
8:51pm
Johnno said | 8:51pm | Report comment
Id move Greg bird to 5/8 for 2nd half and gidley to half back . Pearce and soward, pretty ordinary.
8:54pm
Capital said | 8:54pm | Report comment
Agree
They are not impacting positive moves – Gidley and Mini are more likely to spark the Blues
8:51pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:51pm | Report comment
Queensland show how dangerous they are with Inglis and Thurston linking up, Soward cleans it up and will kick it – Queensland will have 20 seconds before half time
8:52pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:52pm | Report comment
Thaiday puts in a neat little grubber and Minichello cleans up to end the half.
Half time – as Iron Maiden’s Immigrant Song ends the half – (thanks Channel 9)
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8:56pm
Capital said | 8:56pm | Report comment
Both teams look to be finding some gaps – QLD behind the ruck, NSW around the centres – playing back at the covering forward pack and finding half gaps
8:50pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:50pm | Report comment
NSW make a big attack on the line but comes to nothing, great ball movement with long passes and men hitting the line – QLD hold on well, so close but QLD tap from the 20m. A minute and a half to go.
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38′ NSW 6 – QLD 8
8:48pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:48pm | Report comment
NSW finding yards, and throw it around, Thaiday grabs at the ball for an intercept but bats it forward, knock on and NSW scrum on the QLD 40m line.
Close to half time here
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37′ NSW 6 – QLD 8
8:47pm
Capital said | 8:47pm | Report comment
Still no mistakes in the first half – well no handling mistakes
8:47pm
Capital said | 8:47pm | Report comment
Until that knock on
8:45pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:45pm | Report comment
Bomb up from Soward which is allowed to bounce, QLD gather but they’re on their line and NSW defending strongly. Lockyer clears a big kick, grubbering into touch to give QLD a rest.
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34′ NSW 6 – QLD 8
8:46pm
Capital said | 8:46pm | Report comment
Good defence from the Blues, Reds lucky to ease the pressure with Lockyers kick
8:44pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:44pm | Report comment
Game opening up a little, with some tired legs, and NSW looking to run QLD off their win until half time – Watmough on for NSW.
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33′ NSW 6 – QLD 8
8:43pm
Capital said | 8:43pm | Report comment
Taylor running strongly with the ball
8:43pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:43pm | Report comment
Wow!! NSW make a quick break down the right, Gidley who breaks and Uate busts a tackle and chips a ball in but goes dead. Excitement there and good play by NSW who look creative.
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32′ NSW 6 – QLD 8
8:44pm
Capital said | 8:44pm | Report comment
Good play by Gidley, Mini Cello and Uate – until the chip kick
8:40pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:40pm | Report comment
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28′ NSW 4 – QLD 8
8:41pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:41pm | Report comment
Soward with a kick from a mile out – beautiful kick and NSW are back in it!
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29′ NSW 6 – QLD 8
8:39pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:39pm | Report comment
TRY!? Luke Lewis grabs a bomb after some good quick yards made – going upstairs to check but that’s a try for mine.
8:41pm
Capital said | 8:41pm | Report comment
Good try, but poor commitment from Maroons outside backs. Just attack the ball in the air, don’t wait for someone else to do the work.
And Gus – since they took the Soward shot … ???
8:39pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:39pm | Report comment
Queensland stretching NSW here but a kick in goal rolls dead, NSW get a set from their 20m line and need to make yards.
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28′ NSW 0 – QLD 8
8:38pm
Capital said | 8:38pm | Report comment
Blues defence is starting to look a bit fragile
8:37pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:37pm | Report comment
NSW with some work to do here, kicking game not working well and forwards unable to make yards
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27′ NSW 0 – QLD 8
8:35pm
Johnno said | 8:35pm | Report comment
Good point gus made, take tennis off, for gidley and smith create play and scores try, gidley is just a utility not a specialist, get ennis back on.
8:34pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:34pm | Report comment
8:36pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:36pm | Report comment
Converted – NSW 0 – QLD 8
8:33pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:33pm | Report comment
Smith attacks the line from dummy-half – did he get the ball down? Could be a soft-try.
Going upstairs….
8:35pm
Capital said | 8:35pm | Report comment
Phil Gould, sometimes YOU are unbelievable … Its like he was waiting for his opposite number to leave the field …
Give me a break, he ran at the line you bozo
8:33pm
Brett McKay said | 8:33pm | Report comment
Ennis ran that ball dead like he’d stolen it as a nine year old…
8:32pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:32pm | Report comment
Good defence by QLD – they’ve got the ball again on the NSW 40m line, but look a bit tired and commentators pointing out they are bunched.
A kick into the in-goal and Ennis has to take the ball dead. Drop-out. Kurt Gidley on the field for Ennis
Luke has sent an image from the game – attached below.
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23′ NSW 0 – QLD 2
8:31pm
Johnno said | 8:31pm | Report comment
Ricky stuart had a much better kicking game than Pearce,soward, NSW would do anything for stuart’s kicking game, and would just be orgasmic for a kicking game like joey john’s hahaah
8:30pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:30pm | Report comment
Lockyer puts up a bomb and Hopoate leaps and keeps it in the field of play. That’ll build confidence.
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22′ NSW 0 – QLD 2
8:32pm
Capital said | 8:32pm | Report comment
Pretty poor option from Lockyer – no chasers, and no pressure
8:30pm
Brett McKay said | 8:30pm | Report comment
No Rabs, I don’t think they mean Ennis and Parker were in each other’s bridal party tonight … ah, never mind..
8:29pm
Johnno said | 8:29pm | Report comment
Ennis silly penalty. But if QLD are down to 15 men thats good. Petro has gone off to the dressing room , and i cans say a big hit to the head will shake parker up, there not fun concussions slows you down.
8:28pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:28pm | Report comment
Corey Parker hit high by Ennis. Parker staying down – the pair good mates according to Peter Stirling, less chance of a stink? Penalty to Queensland, first real ball on NSW’s line.
8:28pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:28pm | Report comment
Thurston was knocked down after a kick, no penalty and didn’t look too late, but was heavy.
Soward finishes another set with a kick straight to Queensland – hasn’t found much grass yet.
Bg Civo heading up the tunnel – injured?
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19′ NSW 0 – QLD 2
8:29pm
Capital said | 8:29pm | Report comment
Soward has to start finding some angles, kicking to Slater pretty consistently
8:25pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:25pm | Report comment
Minichello takes a tricky bomb in his in-goal, could have let it bounce but cleaned up with aplomb. NSW on half way and Soward kicks, straight to Slater on the 20m line.
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17′ NSW 0 – QLD 2
8:25pm
Capital said | 8:25pm | Report comment
Gallen is making some very strong runs in close
8:23pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:23pm | Report comment
QLD make a half break via Boyd, who makes metres and finishes with a chip-kick that is cleaned up by Soward, and NSW complete a solid set. QLD with the ball now – 16′ gone still NSW 0 QLD 2
8:22pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:22pm | Report comment
Soward kicks…. and it hits the post! Just wide!
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14′ NSW 0 – QLD 2
8:22pm
Capital said | 8:22pm | Report comment
One day I would like to know what Phil Gould really thinks – the guy is so reserved ….
8:23pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:23pm | Report comment
Loving the commentary Capital
8:26pm
Brett McKay said | 8:26pm | Report comment
8:21pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:21pm | Report comment
Pearce makes a half-break and QLD have a hand on the ball – another penalty. Soward is going to kick for goal! 37m out, 12m in from touch… not the call I would have expected with Blues carrying the momentum
8:21pm
Johnno said | 8:21pm | Report comment
I like UATE reminds me of RIPENI THAU THAU thau HIS COUNTRY MAN. HE is exciting fast strong, give that man a VB and a Aussy test jumper.
8:21pm
Brett McKay said | 8:21pm | Report comment
nice blocking job on Gasnier there, haven’t seen blocking so effective since Richie McCaw last played anywhere…
8:20pm
Capital said | 8:20pm | Report comment
Cameron Smith is controlling plays well from behind the pack
8:19pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:19pm | Report comment
Good set from the Blues and strong defence after the kick have QLD on their 30m.
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11′ NSW 0 – QLD 2
8:20pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:20pm | Report comment
Very big defence – worked over GI, Lockyer puts in a good kick
8:18pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:18pm | Report comment
Chance for the Blues on Queensland’s line but the small bomb too easy for Inglisas Queensland take the ball in the in-goal on the full for a quick 20m tap.
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10′ NSW 0 – QLD 2
8:18pm
Johnno said | 8:18pm | Report comment
Hope the ref allows freedom and a bit of time at play the balls and doesn’t make it to fast, it will turn into touch football, but that should suit the blues lighter more mobile forwards, hoped the it doesn’t rain until say 9.50pm will suit NSW no rain, as the big QLD tire.
8:17pm
Brett McKay said | 8:17pm | Report comment
Anthony Minichiello moves pretty well for a bloke in his 40s. Last time he played for NSW everything was black & white..
8:18pm
Capital said | 8:18pm | Report comment
Harsh
8:19pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:19pm | Report comment
Gold Brett! Roy & HG have rubbed off well…
8:17pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:17pm | Report comment
Hayne makes a hit-up and Thurston rakes the ball – penalty to NSW who have a fresh set on QLD’s 30m line.
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8′ NSW 0 – QLD 2
8:15pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:15pm | Report comment
Lockyer puts up a bomb and Minichello takes it and is hit slightly high. Blues complete their set and QLD have the ball
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7′ NSW 0 – QLD 2
8:15pm
Capital said | 8:15pm | Report comment
Some strong early runs – Uate, Slater and GI
8:17pm
Kento said | 8:17pm | Report comment
QLD certainly running hard; Blues don’t look as tough in front-on attack.
8:14pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:14pm | Report comment
Soward puts in an early grubber kick on the QLD line but too easy for Slater who cleans up without too much pressure
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5′ NSW 0 – QLD 2
8:13pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:13pm | Report comment
Blues on the attack here
8:13pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:13pm | Report comment
NSW kick back to QLD who complete their set, and the Blues get a penalty for Thaiday holding on
8:11pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:11pm | Report comment
Thurston converts the penalty kick, Queensland off the mark after just two minutes
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2′ NSW 0 – QLD 2
8:10pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:10pm | Report comment
Early penalty to Queensland – Mannah holding on too long. Gallen chats to the ref who aks if the rules are different for game 2 compared to game 1
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1′ NSW 0 – QLD 0
8:11pm
Capital said | 8:11pm | Report comment
Seems Ricky has been priming Gallen – well scripted rant
8:18pm
Kento said | 8:18pm | Report comment
I think he was reading from notes written on his palm!
8:09pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:09pm | Report comment
We’re away! Gallen takes up the first hit-up. NSW making around 20 meters, Soward kicks at the end of set
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0′ NSW 0 – QLD 0
8:08pm
Johnno said | 8:08pm | Report comment
Gal survives the 1st hit up
8:08pm
Brett McKay said | 8:08pm | Report comment
very happy to see the shitty beer advert has allowed some room for players names on the NSW jumpers. Should’ve been that way in SOO1 too…
8:08pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:08pm | Report comment
Here we go! Kick off just moments away… Queensland kicking off
8:07pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:07pm | Report comment
Anthem being sung by the Gondwana children’s choir – quite a stunning rendition by the angel-voiced kids.
8:06pm
Capital said | 8:06pm | Report comment
Good job by the kids with the Anthem
8:04pm
Johnno said | 8:04pm | Report comment
I wish they just told us 8:10pm they say 8pm farout talk about keeping us on edge and also they want to get some final tv commercials in lol, a sea of blue love it bet nathan nindmarsh would of loved tot of been out there he was doing some commentating the stands, must be weird for NRL players watching origin and knowing they have the ability to take the hits. And weird for the ones who were dropped in game 1 or injured and have played in this series
8:05pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:05pm | Report comment
It’s 8pm… plus or minus commercial time! Good call Johnno
8:03pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:03pm | Report comment
NSW have not won the second games after losing the first since 2005 – six years ago to the day.
7:59pm
Tristan Rayner said | 7:59pm | Report comment
Phil Gould delivering his stirring oratory under the posts before the anthem.
Gould sporting his new grey locks, has a key message: He who hesitates is lost.
7:58pm
Wazza said | 7:58pm | Report comment
The sound mix for the pre-games acts (James Blunt and Jebediah) has been woeful. The TV audience gets to hear the lead vocals but little else. Surely for a major TV event Channel Nine can employ sound engineers that have some idea of how to mix music.
7:49pm
Tristan Rayner said | 7:49pm | Report comment
Plenty of talk around New South Wales’ lack of size with their mobile forward pack up against Queenslands’ big boppers. Either a masterstroke or the downfall of the Blues in 2011.
7:57pm
Kento said | 7:57pm | Report comment
What’s the weather looking like there Tristan? Reckon it’ll hold out?
8:00pm
Tristan Rayner said | 8:00pm | Report comment
Clear skies at the moment Kento – perhaps the odd shower during the game but the heavy stuff will hold off, we hope.
7:42pm
Tristan Rayner said | 7:42pm | Report comment
Jebediah are warming up the crowd in front of what looks like about 80,000 blue afros. Doing a better job than James Blunt, I think.
1:36pm
john said | 1:36pm | Report comment
I cant wait to see the look on Rickys face when NSW gets a flogging tonight
2:49pm
M1tch said | 2:49pm | Report comment
If by flogged you mean..win..then his face will be happy
1:30pm
M1tch said | 1:30pm | Report comment
Media banter is Origin, how much have we heard Gordon tallis whinge about the last few days..It’s all apart of Origin
1:28pm
john said | 1:28pm | Report comment
It was inappropriate for Ricky to make those comments, Like I said now he is using the Media to intimidate the Refs.
And what I said was true in his day he was always in the refs face ask anyone who was around back then
1:18pm
Joshy Homes said | 1:18pm | Report comment
mate take it easy on Ricky hes a good bloke and a bloody brilliant mind john you need a chill pill mate
1:15pm
john said | 1:15pm | Report comment
Poor ol Ricky whining about QLD players intimidating the Refs, I remember when Ricky played Origin, He was the biggest winger out there…”oh Sir sir, not fair not fair” anyone who remembers those days will concur that that was what he was like.
And now he is trying to use the media to intimidate the Refs. Grow up Ricky or take your ball and go home.
10:16pm
Shep said | 10:16pm | Report comment
it works tho – that ref tonight was sickening. Seemed a bit sus when centrebet had NSW as favourites but with handpicked referee it becomes a little more obvious. Is great to see the series alive but honestly the commentary(all NSW) was less biased than the ref tonight
9:31am
Tristan Rayner said | 9:31am | Report comment
Welcome all to our live blog – we’ll have all the pre-game chat and State of Origin 2011 game 2 live – look forward to you joining us.
7:58pm
Kento said | 7:58pm | Report comment
Pumped!
8:05pm
Capital said | 8:05pm | Report comment
Cheers Tristan
Have a good one.