State of Origin 2011 game 3: live scores, QLD blog
Columnist By Melanie Dinjaski, 6 Jul 2011 Melanie Dinjaski is a Roar Guru
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State of Origin game 3: Time to show NSW how it’s done, again. Join us from 7:30pm (AEST) for all the action and banter with a Queensland call of the game. Queenslander!
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We weren’t quite up to scratch in game two after getting home in game one, but with big Justin Hodges back, we’ve got a few more tricks up the sleeve.
They tried to get us at the judiciary, and Johnathan Thurston rightly got off, but they managed to get big unit Dave Taylor for a few weeks.
However, we’re back at home in front of a huge Queensland loud and proud crowd as we look to do Darren Lockyer justice in his final game, before he is immortalised in bronze alongside Wall Lewis’ statue outside Suncorp Stadium.
We’ve got one of the best spines ever seen in Billy Slater, Lockyer, Thurston, and Cameron Smith who just needs some headway from our forward pack to lay down the pain for the Blues.
The referees should give us more space with a proper 10m enforced by Shayne Hayne and Tony Archer.
Log on for pre-game Queensland banter, follow the scores, and join the debate from 7.30pm for the kick off at 8.10pm (live on Channel Nine – AEST)
Betting: Queensland at $1.57, NSW (deservedly) rank outsiders at $2.40.
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9:03am
Mel said | 9:03am | Report comment
State of Origin: Queensland’s Secret to Success
Queensland’s xxxx, the foe of NSW, a united family and a team of continual success. They are the 6 year reigning champions.
Defense is a key element of the Maroon team, when the blues attack, at least two xxxx defend, smothering first the ball and then tackling the legs. The tackler holds the opponent down, just enough to not concede a penalty, this allows for the rest of the team to get back onside and strengthen the line of defense.
Attack is a natural element of the Queensland team. They have many key players that are able to read the NSW defense, these players create opportunities to put pressure on the Blues defensive line, creating some chaos. Once chaos is present xxxx allow their pressure players to break their defenses even further, creating more chaos, causing rash decisions to be made by individuals of the Blues.
The Maroons work like a family, very tight, continuously supporting one another, whether on defense or on attack. The members of xxxx know each other, when key players move in a certain manner, the rest of the family know where to go. Each family member know their role and responsibility and endeavor to carry our their own duty.
To be successful as a team, it is my belief that a team should be like a well knit family. Listening, understanding and taking care of each other. Having trust in each and following the one who has been charged with the lead role. Love and respect each other regardless of what the outcome is.
11:52pm
Lee said | 11:52pm | Report comment
Just a question for all the RL fans out there – Jarryd Hayne’s tackle on Billy Slater early in the match was identical to Dave Talyor’s ‘dangerous’ tackle last week (over the horizontal, neck bent with head under the body). Neither hurt anyone and neither were particularly bad in anyone’s eyes (other than the NSWRL…I mean, ARL…in Taylor’s case), but Taylor was given 5 weeks so that means Hayne will be cited and sent before the tribunal and end up with some time off…right?? (What’s the bet it doesn’t happen!!)
11:03am
Melanie Dinjaski said | 11:03am | Report comment
I saw it Lee, and I couldn’t agree with you more. The ref let a lot from NSW slip last night, that was just one. Hayne quite clearly not just flipped billy over but had weight down on his neck.
10:31pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:31pm | Report comment
Meninga on the field with his team. A proud, PROUD moment for QLD, the coach, the team, and of course, Darren Lockyer.
In case you missed it, QLD get their sixth straight Origin series win.
FT SCORE: QLD 34 – NSW 24
Thank you, and good night.
10:19pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:19pm | Report comment
Bittersweet knowing this is the last time Locky plays in a Maroon jersey. What a champion. Soak it up Locky!
Will be interesting to see whether NSW will lift post-Lockyer, or if we’ll be seeing much of the same for the next six years…
I’m hoping for the latter
10:17pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:17pm | Report comment
Crowd mistaking Gallen for some bloke named ‘Boo’
10:25pm
JVGO said | 10:25pm | Report comment
Man of the match points for QLD 3pts – Anthony Minicello (what a horror match)
2pts – refs (played to the script)
1 pt Kurt Gidley (set an origin record for brain explosions).
Some of the Qlders played OK in patches also, especially when gifted field position by the ref, but no individual QLDer contributed more to the victory than any of those three. Well done Locky though. The occasion was way too big for NSW.
10:14pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:14pm | Report comment
Maaan, how tasty are NSW tears? VICTORY IS SWEET!
10:13pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:13pm | Report comment
Takes a big heart for a league player to roll out onto the Origin field in a wheelchair to share the winning moment with his team. You bet he wouldn’t miss it, but that’s still got to be a little mortifying for a professional player, who is such a BIG man (even if in a little body) on the footy field.
10:09pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:09pm | Report comment
On a more serious note.
This twitter quote sums up the Thurston injury to a tee – “Thurston’s leg bent backwards like a barbie doll” – eek.
Looks like he’ll be out for a while getting that fixed. Won’t be good for Cowboys. He was in fantastic form tonight. With the boot and the ball.
10:04pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:04pm | Report comment
Final score
QLD 34 – NSW 24
A thoroughly enjoyable game to watch. Far more exciting than the previous two games. NSW did their best, but there’s no stopping this QLD side. They are at a whole new level.
Congratulations QLD! NOW LET’S PARTY! I pity the Blues fan at Caxton Street tonight.
10:02pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:02pm | Report comment
ALL OVER RED ROVER! QLD WIN!
10:05pm
Sandra Dossi said | 10:05pm | Report comment
yay!!!!! Go Maroons, nice to do it for Locky!!!! As an expat living in The Netherlands, I appreciate the commentry, thanks Melanie and everyone else who contributed.
10:27pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:27pm | Report comment
It was awesome fun blogging it live (despite the technological difficulties!) and so glad you enjoyed reading Sandra!
How do you say ‘Queenslander’ in Dutch?
10:01pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:01pm | Report comment
Bird finishes after Hayne line break leads to Morris getting close. Gaps too big to keep Bird out.
10:00pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:00pm | Report comment
Try for NSW.
Boo.
’77 QLD 34 – NSW 24
9:58pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:58pm | Report comment
Inglis joined by the big QLD pack send NSW Stewart back into goal. The trillionth drop out to come…
9:57pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:57pm | Report comment
Final five minutes, and QLD look like they have at least another two tries in the tank.
9:56pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:56pm | Report comment
Luke ‘Butterfingers’ Lewis lives up to his newly appointed name. Yes, I just named him that.
9:55pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:55pm | Report comment
Excellent pass out wide by NSW, TO BOYD! Hannant gets the ball after the tackle and takes the ball over the line! REFERRED TO VIDEO REF AND DEEMED NO TRY!
This is absolute bollocks. How many certain QLD tries were sent to the video ref, and the dubious NSW tries, instantly given. I SMELL A RAT!
GO HOME NSW!
’74 QLD 34 – NSW 18
9:53pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:53pm | Report comment
Oh pah-lease.
If Hayne didn’t put a try to avoid on Smith, and just put the ball down, he wouldn’t have tried to come at him.
NSW convert the 8 point try.
’73 QLD 34 – NSW 18
9:51pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:51pm | Report comment
Clumsy yes. But 8 point try? DREAMING!
9:50pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:50pm | Report comment
Hayne…having a plank. GET UP!
NSW score.
73′ QLD 34 – NSW 14
9:49pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:49pm | Report comment
NSW finally decide to kick into gear. Will they score though?
9:49pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:49pm | Report comment
Smith to take the kick…AND HE MISSES IT!
’71 QLD 34 – NSW 10
9:47pm
John said | 9:47pm | Report comment
71′ QLD 34 – NSW 10
9:47pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:47pm | Report comment
Sorry folks internet was playing up! What a time to come back Inglis try!
9:46pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:46pm | Report comment
Try is converted,
QLD 30 – NSW 10
9:43pm
John said | 9:43pm | Report comment
Slater scores!
QLD 28 – 10 kick to come. That’ll be the game, and the 2011 Origin series to us. Marooooooons! Queenslander!
9:44pm
John said | 9:44pm | Report comment
Cam Smith puts the two points over the black dot – QLD 30-10 over NSW.
9:42pm
John said | 9:42pm | Report comment
52 498 in the crowd. QLD on the attack again.
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62′ QLD 24 – NSW 10
9:39pm
John said | 9:39pm | Report comment
Watmough finds space but had no support from his runners. NSW running out of time. 61′ gone. 24-10.
9:35pm
Kento said | 9:35pm | Report comment
Not sure where Melanie is…but Thurston looks like he’s broken his leg. Sickening footage being shown.
That’s him for the night; probably the season.
Still QLD 24 – NSW 10
9:38pm
Sandra Dossi said | 9:38pm | Report comment
Reading the blog from the Netherlands, who’s his replacement?
9:56pm
Kento said | 9:56pm | Report comment
Not sure who replaced him; but they just showed an image of him sucking happy gas; his AC is apparently done.
That’s 2011 for him gone.
9:31pm
Kento said | 9:31pm | Report comment
Still no scores this second half; but Blues looking shaky.
9:13pm
Tristan Rayner said | 9:13pm | Report comment
What a clash. Don’t forget to join our Blues coverage! http://www.theroar.com.au/2011/07/06/state-of-origin-2011-game-3-live-scores-nsw-blog/
10:07pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:07pm | Report comment
HAHAHA FORGET THAT TRISTAN. YOU’RE IN THE WINNERS CIRCLE. Maroon attire compulsory.
9:01pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:01pm | Report comment
8:58pm
abbssie said | 8:58pm | Report comment
come on QLD dont let NSW score.
8:57pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:57pm | Report comment
Soward misses the kick from the sideline. QLD go to the break with 12 point advantage. Hope they can keep it up!
40′ QLD 24 – NSW 10
8:56pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:56pm | Report comment
Last pass was forward. I saw it. The 50,000 at Suncorp saw it. What gives?
8:55pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:55pm | Report comment
40′ QLD 24 – NSW 10
11:43pm
Lee said | 11:43pm | Report comment
I’m a QLD supporter and I completely agree video ref should have been called for…but video ref can’t rule on forward passes (NSWRL loophole) so it’d be back to the ref anyway who would award the try due to temporary blindness…
8:53pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:53pm | Report comment
Well I dunno what just happened. But NSW just got the prize for the scrappiest, awarded try. I suppose we can give them one..
38′ QLD 24 – NSW 6
8:51pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:51pm | Report comment
8:51pm
Brad said | 8:51pm | Report comment
Thanks for the blog Mel
11:26pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 11:26pm | Report comment
No worries Brad, hope you enjoyed the call, and the win!
8:49pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:49pm | Report comment
Thurston seriously has his radar on. Converts the goal
Score: QLD: 24 – NSW: 0
8:48pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:48pm | Report comment
Lockyer puts in the kick, Minichiello tries to stop it with his feet but it bounces too far forward. Yow Yeh there to tap it from Mini’s fingertips and score the try!
QLD all of a sudden 22-0!
8:47pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:47pm | Report comment
WHAT ANOTHER
to Queensland.
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32′ Live Score: QLD 18 – NSW 0
8:46pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:46pm | Report comment
Too bad, so sad for NSW.
QLD lead 18 – 0!
8:43pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:43pm | Report comment
Greg Inglis somehow stopped at the line, but Cameron Smith takes it from dummy half under and over the line…. Video ref called upon…NSW protesting that Inglis was obstructing…
8:42pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:42pm | Report comment
Locky finding space! Collected by Mini but in dangerous territory now!
8:41pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:41pm | Report comment
Hannant having a cracking game.
QLD 12-0
8:40pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:40pm | Report comment
QLD make just their first interchange.
8:39pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:39pm | Report comment
The apparently “slow” QLD forwards running all over NSW.
QLD lead 12-0
8:38pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:38pm | Report comment
Thaiday rewarded for his hard running at the line with a try! Quick passing from Locky, to Slater, to Thaiday who goes in beside the right post. Thurston with his kicking boots on tonight 2/2.
QLD lead 12-0
8:38pm
mushi said | 8:38pm | Report comment
The unspoken down side to having the mobile forward pack is that you risk them getting tired out if the big guys are allowed to dominate early.
8:37pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:37pm | Report comment
8:55pm
Erica Morris said | 8:55pm | Report comment
GO QLD!!!!!! Loving how I can image this game at work!!
8:36pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:36pm | Report comment
Another NSW drop out! Grubber batted out by Morris. This is never going to get old NSW, keep it up for the next 55 minutes? K, thanks.
8:35pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:35pm | Report comment
NSW effectively lying on QLD players…
8:35pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:35pm | Report comment
Brilliant scramble from QLD. Thurston drops it back, taps it to Slater who puts it up, Morris under it, but collected by Yow Yeh. ANOTHER NSW LINE DROP OUT!
QLD 6-0
8:33pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:33pm | Report comment
Pierce kicks it out on the full! QLD have it 30m out from the try line!
8:33pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:33pm | Report comment
QLD kept at 6-0, NSW defence holding relatively strong, but looking spent!
8:31pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:31pm | Report comment
Drop out NSW, QLD look hungry for another.
8:31pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:31pm | Report comment
Nicely weighted kick from thurston settles in goal with Mini getting absolutely CRUNCHED by the incoming QLD pack! Could hear the bones clash!
8:29pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:29pm | Report comment
Yessss QLD 6-0.
8:33pm
Kento said | 8:33pm | Report comment
Ohhh! That was a stunning try. Impossible to defend against.
Absolutely perfectly executed on every level…
8:29pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:29pm | Report comment
A beautiful run of play from QLD, and Thurston putting in the perfect kick for Greg Inglis to collect in the corner. Thurston now taking the kick
8:27pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:27pm | Report comment
8:27pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:27pm | Report comment
Slater miracle offload leads to try for Inglis in left hand corner!
8:26pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:26pm | Report comment
Mannah penalised in the ruck, QLD will have the ball in NSW 40m line
8:24pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:24pm | Report comment
Karl Pilkington (sorry, Glenn Stewart) causes the Thurston to knock-on. Again QLD keeping them deep in their own half
8:23pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:23pm | Report comment
Locky grubber played at by NSW, collected by Thurston, 6 again. COMON TRY ALREADY!
8:23pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:23pm | Report comment
Smith already finding space!
8:22pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:22pm | Report comment
Ooooooo. Confusion in goal and Mannah ends up grounding grubber as QLD threatened…Drop out NSW
8:21pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:21pm | Report comment
Comon QLD! I feel a try is due!
8:21pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:21pm | Report comment
MORRIS makes a break down the left for NSW, only to be bumped by Slater, with the ball popping out, knock-on NSW. I’d feel sorry for you, but then, I’M A QUEENSLANDER
8:18pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:18pm | Report comment
Slater ripping the forward sin two up the middle!
8:21pm
Kento said | 8:21pm | Report comment
Looks like the Blues are targeting Slater for some big hits…
Great steal on Morris
8:17pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:17pm | Report comment
Slater offload almost puts Thaiday in down the right. Thaiday disposessed, ref calls forward pass, NSW scrum feed on 10m
8:16pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:16pm | Report comment
THAIDAY YOU GUN. Drove Mini into the ground in goal! Drop out NSW..
8:15pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:15pm | Report comment
Petero running up the middle. Is there a more beautiful sight?
8:14pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:14pm | Report comment
Nice knock on Minichiello. Still a bit dazed from the high shot?
8:13pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:13pm | Report comment
4th tackle in NSW’s 40m line. DANGER!
8:12pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:12pm | Report comment
Slater takes it clean and up at the 40m mark. bit of push and shove already.
8:12pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:12pm | Report comment
And they’re off. ENNIS YOU THUG!
8:11pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:11pm | Report comment
HAHAHA OK THIS VOICE OVER IS A BIT FAR #YOURESTILLALEGENDTHOUGHLOCKY
8:10pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:10pm | Report comment
I bet QLD even harmonise the anthem better than NSW.
8:08pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:08pm | Report comment
Blues are out, now for the champs to enter the arena! Listen to the roar!
8:07pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:07pm | Report comment
Ok is your heart beating as fast as mine right now?! This has been the best build up to Origin in a long time.
7:59pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 7:59pm | Report comment
Oh dear, that kid just doggied all over this live cross with Locky’s wife.
7:56pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 7:56pm | Report comment
Love the Roma reminiscing package. We’re all going to miss you Locky!
7:53pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 7:53pm | Report comment
QLD lineup confirmed:
Billy Slater, Darius Boyd, Justin Hodges, Greg Inglis, Jharal Yow Yeh, Darren Lockyer (capt), Johnathan Thurston, Matt Scott, Cameron Smith, Petero Civoniceva, Nate Myles, Sam Thaiday, Ashley Harrison. Interchange: Cooper Cronk, Corey Parker, Ben Hannant, Jacob Lillyman.
And the Blues finally chose to officially share there’s (as if it was a secret):
Anthony Minichiello, Brett Morris, Jarryd Hayne, Mark Gasnier, Akuila Uate, Jamie Soward, Mitchell Pearce, Greg Bird, Glenn Stewart, Ben Creagh, Tim Mannah, Michael Ennis, Paul Gallen (capt). Interchange: Kurt Gidley, Keith Galloway, Luke Lewis, Anthony Watmough. Jennings definitely out.
7:47pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 7:47pm | Report comment
Awesome team line-up. But that’s no surprise, is it.
7:44pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 7:44pm | Report comment
Look at that montage of ripper Queensland tackles. Guess Nine are working on losing the “NSW bias” tag.
7:42pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 7:42pm | Report comment
Hellooo Pete Murray. Made it back from Ipswich in one piece I see.
7:56pm
Tristan Rayner said | 7:56pm | Report comment
Where’s that? No one cares about you, Ipswich!
7:34pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 7:34pm | Report comment
Hodges looking good warming up. Can’t wait to see him come back for QLD with a bang.
7:31pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 7:31pm | Report comment
Kenny Sutcliffe, NSWelshman in a red tie. He’s got the right idea.
7:27pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 7:27pm | Report comment
The broadcast has begun! Got your maroon on? Let’s go Queensland!
5:44pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 5:44pm | Report comment
Blues too scared to announce their lineup until an hour before, NSW media doing their darnedest to stop an all-Queenslander radio call of the game. Typical.
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/state-of-origin/origin-legal-fight-stalls-20110706-1h1i2.html
Only a few hours to go! C’mon QUEENSLAND!
3:04pm
AdamD said | 3:04pm | Report comment
QUEENSLANDER!!!!!!!!! Cmon boys
12:12pm
kadrija said | 12:12pm | Report comment
go queensland we are the best i hate blues i live i act but i never like nsw.i hate them.smash tham tonight .
11:50am
oikee said | 11:50am | Report comment
NSW way to cocky for this game. Ever humble Queensland to beat the blues right outta them.
Weather fine, track fast, plan in place. I dont know if the blues can ever recover from this, get the tissues ready, their is going to be plenty of tears flowing tonite.
All is not lost, Ricky has just been picked up by Kleenex to promote the brand next year.
10:40am
mushi said | 10:40am | Report comment
Is this the QLD blog or the New South Wales one?
10:58am
Tristan Rayner said | 10:58am | Report comment
Queensland!
12:01pm
mushi said | 12:01pm | Report comment
Phew!
5:47pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 5:47pm | Report comment
But you’re welcome to stay mushi. It’s more fun being on the winning team!
10:30am
Charles said | 10:30am | Report comment
Ricky Stuart has made some weird selections over the three games and his reasons behind them have been questionable, to say the least. It is only through injury that has forced him to make better decisions. He has done much better for Game 3, it is a solid team. Michael Ennis in one selection I do not agree with, he will be a worry for Blues! Let’s hope he just buckles down and does his job, without giving any penalties, until Giddley comes on. If he can do that NSW is half way there!
10:07am
Charles said | 10:07am | Report comment
For the first time, with Game 3, Ricky Stuart has finally chosen a team that has more strengths than weaknessess. Although not the best available, it is a solid and a well balanced team. He has managed to do that, being forced through injury, but the end result, it is the right one. The back rowers will once again prove vital in NSW chances of winning. Hayne and Gasnier must get the ball in their hands as much as possible, they will create opportunities. This will be best done in 2nd phase play, running off the back rowers. QLD strength is in Hodges & Inglis but to my mind it is also their weakness. We got to put the heat on them, they are fresh from injury and perhaps not match fit! I am convinced this NSW team is the team that will beat QLD and perhaps by a margin of 13. Go the Blues!
10:11am
Willy said | 10:11am | Report comment
Yep – ironically enough, dropping the NSW selectors has been one of the all time great Origin selections!
The only issue NSW has is the selection of Michael “The Liability” Ennis. He is miles off the pace at the best of times, and can easily provide a brain explosion at the most inopportune moments…
He shouldn’t even be allowed to watch an Origin game, let alone play in one.
6:56pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 6:56pm | Report comment
Ennis is a total waste of space for NSW. But I’m okay with it, because it makes QLD’s job easier. He’s also a handy punching bag for the Maroons when he starts with the biff.