State of Origin 2012 Game 3: NSW vs QLD live scores, blog
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State of Origin 2012 Game 3: Live blog
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Queensland Vs. New Sth Wales |
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2012 NRL State of Origin, 4 July, 2012 |
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| Suncorp Stadium, QLD | ||
| Queensland 21 defeated New Sth Wales 20 | ||
| Queensland | New Sth Wales | |
| 21 | FINAL SCORE | 20 |
| 3 | TRIES | 3 |
| 2/3 | CONVERSION KICKS | 3/3 |
| 2/2 | PENALTY GOALS | 1/1 |
| 1/2 | FIELD GOAL | 0/1 |
Top scorers:
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Important moments:
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| Referee: T Archer |
| Touch judges: R Turner & D Abood |
The New South Wales Blues head to a hostile Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane to take on the Queensland Maroons in Game 3 of the 2012 State of Origin series, with a sellout home crowd cheering on the Maroons to in seven in a row. Join us for live scores and commentary from 7:30pm AEST.
It all comes down to this. The 2012 State of Origin series has been one to remember and will conclude tonight with an explosive encounter between two teams desperate to win.
Queensland will be looking to win their seventh series in a row, thus continuing an Origin legacy that started way back in 2006.
New South Wales will be hoping they can start a legacy of their own by claiming their first series victory in seven years.
If the Blues were to win tonight, it could signal the beginning of a new era of competitiveness for New South Wales, after suffering many years of interstate heartache.
Prediction
For New South Wales to win tonight, halfback Mitchell Pearce will need to pick up his kicking game in the Origin arena. He needs significant improvement if he is to make the most of the strong work the Blues produce upfront.
Although the Maroons are without Billy Slater (knee), Greg Inglis has slotted in to and is just as capable of producing devastating kick returns if Pearce fails to find the grass with his kicks.
If Pearce and Todd Carney can kick intelligently, it will go a long way to putting Queensland on the back foot against a Blues pack that has dominated the opening two Origin encounters.
Paul Gallen, James Tamou, Anthony Watmough, Robbie Farah and Tim Grant were hugely strong upfront for New South Wales in Game 2 and will once again cause problems if Pearce and Carney can win field position with their kicking games.
Maintaining discipline and keeping errors at a minimum will also prove crucial to New South Wales’ chances of winning tonight.
The Blues can ill-afford to put themselves under unnecessary pressure against a Queensland side eager to make a strong impression at home.
Maroons halves Cooper Cronk and Johnathon Thurston in particular will be desperate to perform well tonight given that both players have struggled to really perform for Queensland in the opening two matches.
Playing away from home, the last thing the Blues need to do is offer an invitation for Thurston and Cronk to dominate play, by making errors and giving away stupid penalties in their own half.
Roar expert Tim Prentice expects the Maroons will hit peak form and be back to their “awesome best” when it matters most after being below expectations in the first two games.
With Queensland set to come out all guns blazing, it is important for New South Wales to weather the early storm and stay in the arm wrestle for the opening 20 minutes.
If the Blues do end up conceding first points, Queensland will seize momentum, and at home, they will be very difficult to run down, particularly if Thurston, Cronk, Cameron Smith and Inglis hit their groove.
With history firmly on the line tonight, this may become one of the best Origin deciders in history.
Despite the very promising performances from New South Wales thus far, expect Queensland to go up a few gears at home. Can they emerge victorious against a Blues team that will come out hard, but who have been susceptible to falling away in the dying minutes?
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11:00am
Diane Jones said | 11:00am | Report comment
The one main complaint I have is the disgraceful crowd at Suncorp Stadium for Game 3, I live in Qld but I was ashamed of the Qld crowd because of all the booing that they gave NSW after the game had finished. Haven’t they every heard about what is good sportsmanship we are all part of Australia and the least that they could have done was given them applause as well as they did try extremely hard to beat Qld you have to agree that it was a terrific game and a very close result (only a field goal in it).
People should applaude a wonderful game like that for both sides who played in the game, as they are all great sportsmen NOT JUST QLD.
I am only talking about after the game is finished (I understand why you do the booing during the game but it is a bit much when you do it at the conclusion especially after Qld had won the game)
The crowd did exactly the same thing last year when Paul Gallen (who is a great player you all don’t mind him when he plays for Australia) spoke at the end of the series I don’t blame him for not speaking this time Why would he want to waste his time speaking to a disgusting crowd of people like that.
COME ON EVERYONE WE ARE ALL AUSTRALIANS AND SHOULD NOT ACT LIKE THAT, AND GIVE NSW THE RESPECT THAT THEY DESERVE LIKE YOU DID FOR QLD!!!
11:02am
Peter West said | 11:02am | Report comment
Good on you Diane when the game is over the players on both sides deserve the appreciation of the crowd i am afraid its just the mindset of queenslanders that can’t appreciate anything from south of the border a shame really.
12:40pm
Eric of Young said | 12:40pm | Report comment
Just touching on Ricky Stuart as coach of the blues, WHAT A JOKE, if he was a club coach he would have been sacked long ago and now the NRL is looking at throwing him $500,00 to stay on. There is more talented coaches out there, why not give one of them a go, surely they cant do any worse.
7:03am
wMc said | 7:03am | Report comment
Ricky Stuart once a loser, always a loser. Love it!. He should have been thrown out of the game after his disgraceful behaviour when Kangaroos coach
10:40am
Stevo said | 10:40am | Report comment
Take a look at Ricky Stuart’s RL achievements and get back to me. That would make 90% of RL players in history losers if you use him as the measuring mark.
2:01am
Dubble Bubble said | 2:01am | Report comment
If we have an award for player of the serieso why not also an award for non player of the series? My nomination goes to Mitchell Pearce. He can also get the gong from last year as well.
12:22am
Stevo said | 12:22am | Report comment
NSW just have to understand its a 20 to 30 % chance of winning at Suncorp. The gap of 20% to make it a 50/50 proposition involves the refs policing the 10meters for both sides. Dont take my word for it, watch the game an pay focus on the countless number of sets where the refs, especially boof head Tony Archer ignored the toads well inside the 10. Uncomprehending. Hence, NSW play the ball, toad already on 1st receiver. you cant win a game with this bias. The crowd made sure NSW didnt dare overstep the 10, every time they booed Archer shat himself and had his head in overdrive going left and right to check. Count how many times toads passed the ball 2 to 3 out before Blues up to defend. If Thurston is a gentleman, he will hand his $1000.00 MOTM cheque to Archer. It should be your team players that instigate your opportunities, not the ref.
4:03am
SandBox said | 4:03am | Report comment
no need to pay anyone after the game, we do that in advance. We went to the Putin school of business you know. Maybe, just maybe, we actually have a great team, nothing to do with Refs, or your team.
To be honest the Refereeing has gone down hill ever since the Grasshopper retired
12:21pm
Stevo said | 12:21pm | Report comment
Since Grasshopper retired, it hasn’t gone down hill at all !!
Its remained the same.
8:23am
wMc said | 8:23am | Report comment
did your team lose?
8:56pm
Shayne said | 8:56pm | Report comment
Totally disagree – think u need to go to OPSM – Tony Archers decisions throughout the game did NOT favour Qld – have another look
10:21am
EM said | 10:21am | Report comment
Waaaaa waaaaa waaaa – NSW – Never Stop Whingeing!
12:01am
SandBox said | 12:01am | Report comment
trying to find the post by the guy who picked the drop goal difference in advance. Want to ask him for some race picks or even stock market tips. Can’t believe how right he got it
11:17pm
evet said | 11:17pm | Report comment
ONE
TWO
THREE
FOUR
FIVE
SIX
SEVEN
BRING ON THE EXCUSEs
NSW SUPPORTERS YOU ARE ALL THE MASTERS OF EXCUSES AFTER LOSING SEVEN IN A ROW
YOU ALL HAVE IT DOWN PAT
8:53am
Luke M said | 8:53am | Report comment
whatever mate, Qld lost 3 series and origin was dead?
3:00pm
Adam Bartles said | 3:00pm | Report comment
I never complained about the schooling Johnsie gave us in 2005. That was pure class Rugby League and I was privileged to have witnessed such a great game.
QLD lost to a better team and I took my hat off to NSW for constructing some of the most exciting origin football ever played.
All I’ve been hearing since QLD’s dominance in 2006 is cheat this, refs that and he’s not from QLD. It’s been the same every year since.
You guys even came up with ‘you beaut’ excuses about our 3-0 thrashing of NSW in 2010.
No graciousness in defeat, just pure whingers.
9:43pm
James62 said | 9:43pm | Report comment
Totally agree. NSW need to learn how to be humble and accept defeat. As Johnsie said on his footy show NSW dont know how to be humble in winning or defeat like Qld
10:52pm
Aaron said | 10:52pm | Report comment
Cheers thanks guys….
Oh an to all the blues whinging….. One call doesnt make a game. Seriously qld could have won by twenty.
Came right down to the final minutes after 270 mins of football how can you complain
Queensland will win ten
11:03pm
Gleeso said | 11:03pm | Report comment
On the back of the Inglis “try” I am just left bitter. I make no apology for that. Inglis is from NSW. Big time.
9:03am
Sage said | 9:03am | Report comment
And Peter Sterling is from Toowoomba. What’s your point. He qualifies, end of story. Sooking is so unbecoming.
11:44pm
Pete75 said | 11:44pm | Report comment
So, the final score is 21-20 and you think that “one call doesn’t make the game”?
You’re a space cadet.
12:08am
Queensland's Game Is Rugby League said | 12:08am | Report comment
NSW would have lost by more if Morris was put in the bin for the professional foul he made on the NSW tryline.
7:17pm
James62 said | 7:17pm | Report comment
I have to laugh at people who whinge about score lines and loosing because of ref decissions. look back over the years of state of origin and see how many times Qld lost to a ref decission with forward passes being let go and NSW scoring to win the series. Not once nor twice but a number of times. Its part of the game and if you are whinging about that try why didnt Farrah continue to play the game and try to stop QLD from scoring, but instead he threw up his arms crying because he knew he had no hope what so ever to stop a legal try. Johnsie said on his footy show that QLD are humble in winning but NSW want to rub it in and that NSW need to learn how to be humble in winning. They also need to know how to be humble in loosing and accept they played well but just didnt get there. The supporters of coarse take it hard but eventually it will be your day and in away I hope that is soon for you guys. Whinging about ref decissions is not becoming of good sports. So understand I feel for NSW supporters but I dont take to whinging and whining about loosing the series and trying to place blame on anything but that it just wasnt there night. It will not change you life nor be the end of time. Enjoy the game for what it is and get on with life. No hard feelings but go QLD
6:37am
Bm said | 6:37am | Report comment
270 minutes is it? See ya mate.
10:51pm
Worlds biggest said | 10:51pm | Report comment
Thurston was MOM although Inglis would have been close. Qld were the better side for the last hour of the game. The Blues started well but then lost there shape and Qld got on top. The Blues simply made far too many errors particularly when they got back in the game. They were gallant in hanging in there and coming back but the errors really stacked up. I’ve got no problem with the Hodges try, if that was NSW we would be calling it a try. It was just lazy defending. The Blues will really rue this game as a big opportunity lost, they lost composure far too often. Well done to Qld for winning this series not playing any where near here best, mark of a great team.
10:54pm
Gleeso said | 10:54pm | Report comment
Inglis was easily the best NSWelshmen on the field.
12:21am
Meesta Cool said | 12:21am | Report comment
How good were the Morris Twins… so much for them not being ‘Origin players’. and WHEN is Farah going
concentrate on the game instead of appealing for free kicks.. He was brilliant in game 2 and average tonight..
8:57am
Jimbo Jones said | 8:57am | Report comment
Agree that Farah was not as good as he was in Game 2, but the guy was suffering from concussion so he did bloody well. I cant imagine that the next candidate (Ennis) would have done any better throughout the series. Without Farahs kicking it would have never have been as close.
8:52am
wMc said | 8:52am | Report comment
A NSWelshman just like Tamou eh?
10:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:46pm | Report comment
Thurston was named man of the match guys. Fully deserved.
QLD 21
NSW 20
10:40pm
Aaron said | 10:40pm | Report comment
Guys who got man of the match?
10:46pm
p.Tah said | 10:46pm | Report comment
Thurston
10:49pm
tbone said | 10:49pm | Report comment
Jonathan Thurston got MOTM
10:30pm
Bill Larkin said | 10:30pm | Report comment
Some of the “we wuz robbed” posts are really tiresome. The refs played no part in this win.
10:44pm
Bm said | 10:44pm | Report comment
What a great game and we have the 7th in a row. If that wasn’t a Shepard though, what is?
11:49pm
roarr said | 11:49pm | Report comment
when a player actually gets impeded
1:13am
Gareth said | 1:13am | Report comment
It would have to be something like Hodges-Hannant-Farah rather than Hodges-Farah with his arms up-Hannant. Not sure how you can rule a shepard when the supposedly obstructing player is directly behind you and the guy with the ball is directly in front of you.
10:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:23pm | Report comment
And Smith lifts the Origin shield for the seventh straight year! Too good!
10:30pm
Aaron said | 10:30pm | Report comment
Who was man of the match?
10:52pm
Gleeso said | 10:52pm | Report comment
Surely Farah or Luke Lewis. But no, they are not Qlders. Origin should just be renamed Qld. Heck, even the player of the series is named the Wally Lewis medal. Why would a NSWmen want that?
12:10am
Queensland's Game Is Rugby League said | 12:10am | Report comment
Farah didn’t have a great game. Most of his kicks were toothless. Thurston had a far greater impact on the game.
9:06am
Sage said | 9:06am | Report comment
Agreed. A NSWelchman could never do it justice. Would you like some cheese to go with your whine ???
10:23pm
David said | 10:23pm | Report comment
I said I didn’t care, but that was when I didn’t think we were going to win. It’s SO great to be a QLDer, especially when WE’RE WINNERS again (and again, and again and again and again and again and AGAIN!!!!)
10:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:22pm | Report comment
PLAYER OF THE SERIES – Myles has been named the best player of Origin 2012. He is a great forward and its great to see a forward as tough as him get acknowledged. An Origin player of the highest order.
QLD 21
NSW 20
10:19pm
Johnno said | 10:19pm | Report comment
and 9 was showing ads of the voice ads as the voice is having a reunion. give it a rest with that stupid tv show.
Kenny sucliffe is back, the male model from Mudgee.
10:19pm
James said | 10:19pm | Report comment
hell of a game, all players should be happy with that. can’t really call out that many players that had a bad game.
10:19pm
Hicko said | 10:19pm | Report comment
QLD win again through a dodgy try. Unbelievable.
10:17pm
Tom of Brisbane said | 10:17pm | Report comment
They are casting Cooper Cronk in bronze as we speak
12:07am
Queensland's Game Is Rugby League said | 12:07am | Report comment
I doubt it. He’s been the weak link for Queensland this year. His kicking game has been inconsistent and he rarely takes the line on. Queensland look a much better side when Thurston takes control of the kicking.
10:16pm
AGO74 said | 10:16pm | Report comment
So disappointed to lose but holy sh!t what a match.
10:15pm
micka said | 10:15pm | Report comment
What an arse tearer!!!! Good work to both NSW and QLD.
10:14pm
ORDY_8991 said | 10:14pm | Report comment
That try from queensland should never had happened. It was a sheperd. Terrible judgement from the refs. Queensland off-side all night
12:11am
Queensland's Game Is Rugby League said | 12:11am | Report comment
No it wasn’t. No one was impeded by the decoy runner. NSW were guilty of sitting back on their heels and not pressing forward. They got what they deserved.
12:25am
Meesta Cool said | 12:25am | Report comment
Farah was guilty of appealing to the ref instead of trying to make it to tackle Hodges… He just stopped and threw his arms in the air. Not an Origin moment Robbie!
1:18am
Gareth said | 1:18am | Report comment
Before the series, I thought Farah was a fragile prima donna with more interest in whinging than playing hard. Turns out he’s somewhere in between. Herculean effort last game, but between trying to claim a shepherd against Hannant (who would only have impeded if Farah was running in the opposite direction to Hodges, Ben Creagh style) and blowing up when looking to blame anyone but himself for the knock on in the play of the ball, he undid all the good he achieved tonight.
9:05am
Luke M said | 9:05am | Report comment
Mate, a shepherd is a shepherd whether anybody is impeded or not. If you run a red light in your car, and dont hit anybody, is that fine too?
10:46am
stillmatic1 said | 10:46am | Report comment
seriously!! do you understand what you have written? the defintion of a shepherd has to involve a player being impeded, with said player being able to make a tackle. again, are you serious?
2:44pm
The TMF said | 2:44pm | Report comment
What you are talking about is obstruction. If you run behind your own player and gain an advantage it is a shepherd. This is not a new rule. It is not a rule that has changed recently. It is the same rule that has been around for decades.
The only time you can run around your own player is if he raises his arms above his head while stationary to signal to the defence that he is not in the play. In this case the player that took Hannant would have been able to slide over with the outside defender and they would have had a better chance of defending hodges. Doesn’t matter whether they would have got him or not. As soon as you run behind your own player and gain an advantage, your at fault.
Given that we won and that in time that is all that most will remember, surely true fans of the game can rally together against this disgusting level of video refereeing so that we don’t have to be thinking to ourselves half way through a decider “I hope we win by more than six”……
7:28pm
James62 said | 7:28pm | Report comment
I have to laugh at people who whinge about score lines and loosing because of ref decissions. look back over the years of state of origin and see how many times Qld lost to a ref decission with forward passes being let go and NSW scoring to win the series. Not once nor twice but a number of times. Its part of the game and if you are whinging about that try why didnt Farrah continue to play the game and try to stop QLD from scoring, but instead he threw up his arms crying because he knew he had no hope what so ever to stop a legal try. Johnsie said on his footy show that QLD are humble in winning but NSW want to rub it in and that NSW need to learn how to be humble in winning. They also need to know how to be humble in loosing and accept they played well but just didnt get there. The supporters of coarse take it hard but eventually it will be your day and in away I hope that is soon for you guys. Whinging about ref decissions is not becoming of good sports. So understand I feel for NSW supporters but I dont take to whinging and whining about loosing the series and trying to place blame on anything but that it just wasnt there night. It will not change you life nor be the end of time. Enjoy the game for what it is and get on with life. No hard feelings but go QLD
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10:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:14pm | Report comment
QLD have won 21-20 in game 3 of what has been a sensational 2012 State of Origin series. NSW should hold their heads high tonight despite the defeat. They scored two tries in the second half and managed to keep QLD scoreless, but Cronk came up with a huge field goal to secure another series win for QLD. Josh Morris was outstanding for NSW in my opinion, scoring two tries while Farah was also solid for NSW, setting up two tries for the Blues. Thurston and Cronk were outstanding for QLD tonight and were the difference between the two sides in the end. Inglis was also strong at the back for the Maroons. In the end, Civoniceva gets the farewell he wanted and NSW lick their wounds for the seventh successive time. When will they win an Origin series? They have two games at ANZ stadium next year so one would think that 2013 serves as their best chance in a long while. Again QLD too good when it counted but they were aided by some big calls, notably the tries to Hodges and Inglis in game 3 and game 1 respectively. Congratulations to QLD but there is always next year for NSW I guess.
10:18pm
AGO74 said | 10:18pm | Report comment
You are spot on with your Josh Morris and halves comments.
10:24pm
NSW, aus League birth place said | 10:24pm | Report comment
Bullcrap, they should hold there heads between the butt cheeks. That field goal was so obvious, the forwards waited for the players to come to them instead of pushing forward with quick line speed, which in turn put Cronk in good position to shoot for goal. Pearce is a fkn dud, and Gallen should be ashamed of himself, a captain should be reving up his boys and leading in front, he should of ripped into the boys for the slow line speed. He was too busy sooking like girl. I had so much respect for Gallen but now i just see him as marshmellow acting tough, Lewis was the only one trying ot rev the boys up and speed up the line speed with his rushing defense while Gallen stood back and sooked. Arrrggggg i cant take this anymore, my son finishes school this year and has not seen a Blues win a series, what a joke.
11:52pm
roarr said | 11:52pm | Report comment
Josh Morris only scored one try, Brett scored the other. But they are identical twins so I guess you are off the hook.
12:05am
Queensland's Game Is Rugby League said | 12:05am | Report comment
“Again QLD too good when it counted but they were aided by some big calls”
That’s crap, and you know it!
NSW were lucky to not lose a player for 10 minutes for the professional foul just that Morris made on one of the Queensland backs near their tryline. They were given a couple of piggyback penalties out of their half when Queensland were all over them.
10:14pm
BennO said | 10:14pm | Report comment
That was a great game. Well done to all the players and congrats to our boys on seven in a row!
10:12pm
Johnno said | 10:12pm | Report comment
Wow and origin almost died in 2006 if NSW won that series some were saying scrap origin then locky got a try on the bell in 2006.
-Now i wonder if people will say scrap origin 7 straight must really hurt the blues.
10:11pm
Jiggles said | 10:11pm | Report comment
State of Origin. It’s what we do.
10:12pm
p.Tah said | 10:12pm | Report comment
Jiggles was that you wearing the Reds jersey in the crowd?
10:20pm
Jiggles said | 10:20pm | Report comment
Haha nah mate. Currently in China, but I would be if I could. I’ll be back for the tah match though.
10:25pm
p.Tah said | 10:25pm | Report comment
At least we’ll win something at Suncorp this year
10:10pm
p.Tah said | 10:10pm | Report comment
Well done QLD. Great game.
Three penalty goals and a drop goal… Sorry what code are we playing
10:12pm
BennO said | 10:12pm | Report comment
haha! Well done p. Tah
12:29am
Meesta Cool said | 12:29am | Report comment
I said at the start of the series that NSW had too many ‘penalty Magnets’, it cost them the game tonight..
9:14am
Luke M said | 9:14am | Report comment
referees should not have preconceived ideas about players, every man should be judged equally on the field. Some high shots went by the wayside, but big dangerous looking T Rex gets his arm headbutted and instant penalty.
10:09pm
Bill Larkin said | 10:09pm | Report comment
A sensational match. NSW brave in defeat.
10:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:08pm | Report comment
FULLTIME:
QLD 21
NSW 20
QLD win seven series in a row!!!!
10:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:07pm | Report comment
79′ – Pearce with a respectable shot at field goal but it goes just wide!!!. QLD will hold on and win here!!!
QLD 21
NSW 20
10:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:06pm | Report comment
78′ – Hodges is tackled on the last and its a changeover for NSW who are a long way away from QLD territory. Carney with a kick and Hayne regathers possession. What a play!
QLD 21
NSW 20
10:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:05pm | Report comment
77′ – Farah has lost possession for the Blues and QLD take a mighty step toward clinching a great series here. QLD in good field position and its all uphill for NSW now.
QLD 21
NSW 20
10:05pm
Bill Larkin said | 10:05pm | Report comment
Bad mistake by Farrah.
10:03pm
Bill Larkin said | 10:03pm | Report comment
What a match. What a series.
10:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:00pm | Report comment
FIELD GOAL QLD – Cronk from forty metres out as scored a field goal and QLD take the lead!!!!
QLD 21
NSW 20
9:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:59pm | Report comment
73′ – NSW in good territory now as Pearce kicks but it goes dead in-goal. QLD get a vital 20 metre tap here.
QLD 20
NSW 20
9:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:58pm | Report comment
73′ – Cronk with a kick now and its a great kick and Stewart has to bring the football back from his in-goal.
QLD 20
NSW 20
9:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:57pm | Report comment
71′- I have to say that NSW have done a QLD on QLD tonight. They have hang in very well here and have done the damage when its counted. Pearce with a kick and he finds Tate now who just regathers the football.
QLD 20
NSW 20
9:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:56pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Carney with his biggest kick of his career from the sideline converts and its 20 all.
QLD 20
NSW 20
For all of QLD’s dominance tonight guys, NSW have scored two tries in the second half and QLD none.
9:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:55pm | Report comment
TRY NSW – Morris scores out wide for NSW. Great play!
QLD 20
NSW 18
9:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:54pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – NSW attack and Farah with a cross field kick and Morris regathers and scores in my opinion. Great take!
QLD 20
NSW 14
9:53pm
Worlds biggest said | 9:53pm | Report comment
Schoolboy error once again by NSW, we have been terrible and don’t deserve to win.
9:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:53pm | Report comment
68′ – Inglis has been very strong tonight as Cronk kicks deep and finds Morris on the full. Morris has also been solid for NSW tonight.
QLD 20
NSW 14
9:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:51pm | Report comment
67′ – Lewis with a shocking forward pass in attack and QLD survive without doing too much work in defence. Terrible play from NSW there. QLD off the hook.
QLD 20
NSW 14
9:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:50pm | Report comment
66′ – Pearce with a bomb now and Jennings regathers possession and passes but Scott plays at the football and its six again for NSW out of nothing. Bad play from Scott there and QLD under the pump now.
QLD 20
NSW 14
9:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:48pm | Report comment
65′ – Te’o has been strong for QLD since coming on. QLD reach the halfway here as Cronk kicks deep and finds Stewart on the full. NSW need some field position here.
QLD 20
NSW 14
9:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:47pm | Report comment
PENALTY SUCCESSFUL – Thurston converts and its 20-14 QLD who are well on course for seventh straight series wins.
QLD 20
NSW 14
9:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:46pm | Report comment
Williams has hit Cronk high and its going to be another penalty for QLD here who will go for the two points surely. Cronk was falling there.
QLD 18
NSW 14
9:45pm
Worlds biggest said | 9:45pm | Report comment
Doubt it, QLD are coming home strong as Blues continue to shoot themselves in the foot, dropped ball and then concede another penalty.
9:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:44pm | Report comment
62′ – QLD get the penalty now and will go right on the attack and have a chance now to put a nail in the Blues coffin for the seventh straight year here.
QLD 18
NSW 14
9:47pm
Post said | 9:47pm | Report comment
I just hate that ruling. Cronk falls over and gets hit in the head about a metre off the ground. What was Tony Williams supposed to do? Jump away from the tackle and let him get up and run?
9:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:43pm | Report comment
61′ – Gallen loses possession and NSW once again fail to build pressure in good field position. QLD will get the football in good field position here.
QLD 18
NSW 14
9:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:42pm | Report comment
60′ – Gillett loses possession and NSW survive yet again in defence. QLD so close to putting NSW to bed but the Blues continue to hang on and they remain with a huge chance to win this.
QLD 18
NSW 14
9:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:41pm | Report comment
59′ – Bird kicks on the last tackle but Inglis gets to the football on the full yet again and QLD are on top now territory wise.
QLD 18
NSW 14
9:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:40pm | Report comment
58′ – Thurston with a kick and he finds Stewart who is pinned deep in Blues territory. QLD starting to turn the screws here. NSW need to hold on.
QLD 18
NSW 14
9:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:39pm | Report comment
56′ – Blues eventually find touch here as they dodge a massive bullet. What a try saver by Josh Morris on Inglis earlier.
QLD 18
NSW 14
9:38pm
Worlds biggest said | 9:38pm | Report comment
we need repeat sets to mount pressure, our kicking tonight has been woeful. Massive let off there with QLD butchering a try.
9:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:38pm | Report comment
55′ – Carney with a nothing kick and it goes straight to Boyd. QLD starting to get some field position here. Smith makes a break and he finds Inglis who races away but he has failed to score!!! How did he not score! Blues now with possession. WOW!
QLD 18
NSW 14
9:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:36pm | Report comment
54′ – Gillett with a bomb here and Pearce regathers possession well for NSW. QLD disorganised in attack there. NSW in good field position again.
QLD 18
NSW 14
9:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:36pm | Report comment
53′ – Farah with a nothing grubber there and Tate regathers possession easily for QLD. NSW must muscle up in defence now.
QLD 18
NSW 14
9:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:34pm | Report comment
52′ – Good defensive set from NSW here as QLD struggle to reach the halfway. Smith kicks deep and finds Stewart in pretty good field position for NSW.
QLD 18
NSW 14
9:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:33pm | Report comment
PENALTY SUCCESSFUL – Thurston converts and its 18-14 QLD.
QLD 18
NSW 14
9:33pm
Worlds biggest said | 9:33pm | Report comment
Stupid football NSW, turn the ball over in there red zone and now conceded a penalty for 2 points. Momentum killer again.
9:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:32pm | Report comment
50′ – Unbelievable what one stupid error does for NSW. They didn’t field the kickoff and now they are under huge pressure here. QLD however will go for goal. NSW will be happy with that.
QLD 16
NSW 14
9:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:31pm | Report comment
49′ – NSW lose possession at the kickoff and that’s terrible play from the Blues who seem to love shooting themselves in the foot after scoring points.
QLD 16
NSW 14
9:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:30pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Carney converts and its 16-14 QLD now. Farah with a great grubber there and its game on!
QLD 16
NSW 14
9:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:29pm | Report comment
TRY NSW – Stewart scores there and NSW are back in the game! great fightback after QLD dominated possession early in the second half.
QLD 16
NSW 12
9:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:29pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Farah with a great grubber and Stewart scores as he grounds the football. Great play!
QLD 16
NSW 8
9:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:28pm | Report comment
46′ – NSW have defended well on their line thus far in the second half. They are now on the attack after getting the penalty. Need a try here to make things interesting.
QLD 16
NSW 8
9:27pm
Worlds biggest said | 9:27pm | Report comment
Blues defence is rubbish, we are a rabble at the moment, reminds me of game 3 last year.
9:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:24pm | Report comment
42′ – Pearce’s kick is charged down and Thurston now races away before getting tackled. QLD right on the attack now.
QLD 16
NSW 8
9:23pm
Queenslander said | 9:23pm | Report comment
Get Johns off. He’s drunk!
9:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:23pm | Report comment
41′ – Qld with a strong set here as Thurston kicks deep and finds Hayne who traps the football with his boot before regathering possession. NSW need to score next.
QLD 16
NSW 8
9:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:22pm | Report comment
SECOND HALF KICKOFF – QLD with possession and one try away one would think from sealing a seventh straight series win. Thurston has been awesome tonight. Setting up two tries.
QLD 16
NSW 8
9:19pm
Worlds biggest said | 9:19pm | Report comment
I must have picked up a dozen forward passes from QLD particularly from Smith but they never get pinged. Blues have a massive Mountain to climb. Forwards need to step up and Pearce needs to play out of his skin. What have you got Blues ?
9:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:18pm | Report comment
Yeah I agree. Blues are just hanging on at the moment. They can ill-afford to concede the next try otherwise its over. Its a shame they are behind by eight points given that they started so strongly in my opinion. QLD now in prime position to win seven straight series. Can NSW turn it around?
HALFTIME:
QLD 16
NSW 8
9:12pm
Johnno said | 9:12pm | Report comment
QLD been off side all night.
-T-rex should of been on earlier, 3rd prop merino or Aoran woods should of played.
-Utility back Kurt gidley style eg maybe Mateo
-Luke lewis ,watmough, beau scott 3 players the same didn’t need all 3
9:22pm
Post said | 9:22pm | Report comment
Either QLD players can run 10 metres before Farrah can pick up a ball, or they’re offsides every play.
9:10pm
Worlds biggest said | 9:10pm | Report comment
Blues are only just hanging in, who kicked out on the full which lead to the Hodges try ? That was criminal. I didn’t think there was any obstruction and fair try. If Qld score next it’s all over. They are too good at the moment. Hard to see the Blues winning.
9:10pm
NSW, aus League birth place said | 9:10pm | Report comment
Once again Pearce has single handedly given another series to QLD, first he misses a vital tackle on Thurston for them to score then he kicks on the full straight after for hofges to score. Congrats on 7 in row QLD. Why do we bother playing in Origin? we are QLD party entertainment. What the FK are our forwards doing? there line speed is so slow.
9:17pm
Patrdon said | 9:17pm | Report comment
Everything you said is so right. Thanks.
9:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:02pm | Report comment
39′ – NSW lose possession but its no strip and QLD regather possession here. Bad play from the Blues there.
QLD 16
NSW 8
9:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:01pm | Report comment
38′ – NSW will get a line drop-out as Tate fails to regather the football. Great cross field kick by Farah. NSW need a try here to really go into halftime with confidence.
QLD 16
NSW 8
9:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:00pm | Report comment
37′ – QLD lucky to get that try but they are on top now and have turned an eight point defecit into an eight point lead. NSW need to hold on now as QLD make huge yardage but they lose possession and the Blues now in great attacking position
QLD 16
NSW 8
8:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:59pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Thurston converts and its 16-8 now for QLD.
QLD 16
NSW 8
8:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:58pm | Report comment
TRY QLD – Big try there for QLD as Hodges scores! Even Wally Lewis was saying that that was no try because of obstruction.
QLD 14
NSW 8
9:00pm
Rupert Murdoch said | 9:00pm | Report comment
Mitchell Pearce…what a dud. His dad would be ashamed of him.
8:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:57pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Hodges strolls his way past terrible NSW defence but the Blues are appealing for obstruction
QLD 10
NSW 8
9:07pm
Meesta Cool said | 9:07pm | Report comment
If Farah had ran to attempt a tackle or even get close to making a tackle on Hodges, rather than standing still appealing to the ref, this call may have been different, he made no attempt to get to Hodges!..
9:09pm
BennO said | 9:09pm | Report comment
I thought it was alright, I mean the bloke who ran into Hannant was never going to tackle hodges anyway. Maybe by the letter of the law though, it was a shepherd.
8:56pm
Johnno said | 8:56pm | Report comment
-QLD so offside all night but some facts.
-T-rex used 15 minutes too late, and ben creagh a wasted interchange should of had Merrin a 3rd prop on bench.
-Bad use of match tactics and silly selection of creagh should of played Aoran Woods.
8:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:56pm | Report comment
34′ – NSW now kick out on the full here and that is a killer blow near halftime. Terrible play from the Blues and QLD are right on the attack again. Massive defensive set coming up for the Blues.
QLD 10
NSW 8
8:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:55pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Thurston converts and QLD hit the lead here!
QLD 10
NSW 8
Great try from the Maroons there. Thurston made the first break and then found Tate on the inside who then found Cronk who was well tackled by Pearce. Then Parker looked to have bombed a try out wide but then found Thurston inside who scores!
8:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:53pm | Report comment
TRY QLD – Thurston scores as he finishes with a try after igniting the attack on his own 30 metre line.
QLD 8
NSW 8
8:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:52pm | Report comment
31′ – Boyd does well to read a Carney grubber but is then monstered by Hayne. NSW trying to muscle up in defence now.
QLD 4
NSW 8
8:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:52pm | Report comment
30′ -Shillington lost possession and NSW are on the attack. Blues with a great chance to extend their lead here as Tony Williams makes his way on to the pitch.
QLD 4
NSW 8
8:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:46pm | Report comment
26′ – Cronk with a kick and he finds Stewart on the full. NSW continue to weather the QLD storm well here as they make yardage toward the halfway.
QLD 4
NSW 8
8:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:45pm | Report comment
25′ – Creagh is on the end of a Smith shoulder and QLD muscle up in defence. Farah kicks for touch and he finds Inglis. Not a good set from NSW there but they have QLD where they want them.
QLD 4
NSW 8
8:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:44pm | Report comment
24′ – NSW get a much needed penalty here and that’s a momentum killer for QLD. They were dominating there but the Blues will get a chance to attack.
QLD 4
NSW 8
8:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:43pm | Report comment
23′ – Watmough saves a try as he intercepts a Hodges pass on the inside and he regathers possession. Blues pinned deep in their own half.
QLD 4
NSW 8
8:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:42pm | Report comment
22′ – Carney with a deep kick and he finds Boyd who once again starts well at Origin level. QLD starting to hit their groove here.
QLD 4
NSW 8
8:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:41pm | Report comment
21′ – Parker has been very strong for QLD tonight. Another offload here. Smith with easy metres now as Thurston kicks deep and finds Hayne for NSW. Blues need an error free set.
QLD 4
NSW 8
8:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:40pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Thurston misses and its 8-4 NSW.
QLD 4
NSW 8
Thurston with a great cut out pass there but it was Parker’s offload that instigated the attack that led to the Boyd try. QLD hit back.
8:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:38pm | Report comment
TRY QLD – Boyd scores in the corner for the Maroons and it was all started thanks to a Corey Parker offload.
QLD 4
NSW 8
8:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:37pm | Report comment
17′ – Penalty to the Maroons now and QLD will go back on the attack. Blues can ill-afford to put themselves under unnecessary pressure.
QLD 0
NSW 8
8:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:36pm | Report comment
16′ – Bird with a strong run there but NSW are pinned deep in their own half. Pearce with a deep kick and finds Tate on full. QLD with good territory now.
QLD 0
NSW 8
8:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:35pm | Report comment
Changeover for the Blues
8:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:35pm | Report comment
16′ – Great defence from NSW as QLD orchestrate their second phase play but the Blues read it well. NSW are pumped for this.
QLD 0
NSW 8
8:46pm
Rednut 2123 said | 8:46pm | Report comment
hahahahahahahahaha…. BLUE”S RULE!!
8:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:34pm | Report comment
15′- Thaiday lost that football but its play on. Lucky to get away with that.
QLD 0
NSW 8
8:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:32pm | Report comment
14′ – Blues are on top here and have momentum. Suncorp crowd factor not affecting them here. Farah loses possession now and I have jinxed the blues. QLD on the attack.
QLD 0
NSW 8
8:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:31pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Carney converts and its 8 nil Blues.
QLD 0
NSW 8
This has been a great start for NSW. They defended well early and have since dominated possession. Their forwards are on fire.
8:34pm
Melissa said | 8:34pm | Report comment
Fingers crossed that they keep up this streak!
8:30pm
Trent said | 8:30pm | Report comment
GO BLUES
8:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:30pm | Report comment
TRY NSW – Morris scores for the Blues and its a great start to the match for NSW!
QLD 0
NSW 6
8:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:30pm | Report comment
Well if Inglis got benefit of the doubt in game 1, this has to be a try to Morris. No questions asked.
8:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:29pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Morris muscles his way over and he looks to have scored here!!! Checking for grounding.
QLD 0
NSW 2
8:31pm
Rupert Murdoch said | 8:31pm | Report comment
Queensland are cheap shotting dogs…and they are losing, how appropriate. I’m feeling a major ass pumping here tonight for Queensland. No poor ref decisions. Just Queensland feeling their dynasty come to an end.
8:44pm
Alistair Hogg said | 8:44pm | Report comment
Gallen didn’t exactly cover himself in glory either.
11:57pm
Queensland's Game Is Rugby League said | 11:57pm | Report comment
How does humble pie taste?
8:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:28pm | Report comment
11′ – Six to go for NSW now and they are right on the attack. Blues dominating play at the moment but QLD defending well
QLD 0
NSW 2
8:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:27pm | Report comment
10′ – Cronk with a chip over the top and Hayne regathers now and goes on the counter attack. Good play from Hayne and NSW are getting the better of territory now. Perfect play from the Blues.
QLD 0
NSW 2
8:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:26pm | Report comment
10′ – Farah with a kick and he finds Tate who then finds Inglis who returns well for QLD.
QLD 0
NSW 2
8:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:25pm | Report comment
9′ – Cronk with a kick now and finds Stewart on the full. NSW win a mini territory battle there. Blues forwards looking strong.
QLD 0
NSW 2
8:25pm
Melissa said | 8:25pm | Report comment
Way to go Carney!
8:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:24pm | Report comment
Here here RJP.
8′ – Tamou well tackled there but Farah makes strong yardage soon after. Good set NSW as Carney kicks deep and finds Boyd in the in-goal. Good chase NSW.
QLD 0
NSW 2
8:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:23pm | Report comment
PENALTY SUCCESSFUL – Carney converts and its 2 nil NSW. Blues look up for this with their defence.
QLD 0
NSW 2
8:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:22pm | Report comment
NSW will go for the penalty goal here. Not sure about that but I guess at this stage its great to hit the lead.
QLD 0
NSW 0
8:24pm
Rupert Murdoch said | 8:24pm | Report comment
That is some soft sh*t right there. Cannot believe NSW didn’t go for a repeat set.
8:27pm
Phelpsy said | 8:27pm | Report comment
What was the penalty for… If they want to expand this game they need to explain these things to people who don’t know the game
8:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:22pm | Report comment
5′ – Morris with a huge break and NSW are on the attack and get the penalty. Great play!!!
QLD 0
NSW 0
8:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:21pm | Report comment
4′ – 20 metre tap for NSW and that’s great defence from the Blues there. Big moment in defence and NSW stood tall.
QLD 0
NSW 0
8:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:20pm | Report comment
3′ – Thurston with a grubber and Hayne does well to defuse the football but he is trapped in-goal and its a line drop-out for QLD. NSW need to hold on here and not fall behind early like last year
8:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:18pm | Report comment
2′ – Penalty to QLD now and that’s not what NSW needed so early in the game. Tate was lucky to get away with a cheap shot there. QLD on the attack.
QLD 0
NSW 0
8:17pm
RJP said | 8:17pm | Report comment
So long as Harrigan doesn’t referee, video ref or on the ground, NSW has a fair chance…..and that’s what it’s all about…a FAIR game with the refs making fair and consistent calls!
11:56pm
Queensland's Game Is Rugby League said | 11:56pm | Report comment
Harrigan favoured Queensland?
Now I’ve heard of everything!
Go watch Game 1, 2000.
8:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:17pm | Report comment
Tate with a cheap shot there though….
8:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:17pm | Report comment
And we already have a little bit of argie bargie….. Tate involved but Grant has hit him high I think.
8:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:16pm | Report comment
1′ – Tamou with a strong run there as Hayne kicks deep and finds Inglis on the full. Good defensive set from QLD there.
QLD 0
NSW 0
8:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:15pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – NSW with possession and Grant once again takes the first hitup for NSW.
QLD 0
NSW 0
8:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:12pm | Report comment
National anthem now…..
QLD 0
NSW 0
8:20pm
Dan said | 8:20pm | Report comment
Who would of thought, scores 0 while they’re singing the national anthem?!
Haha, great work mate.
8:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:11pm | Report comment
Bird has his game face on that’s for sure. Expect him to make the first big hit for the Blues tonight.
8:13pm
Rupert Murdoch said | 8:13pm | Report comment
Tim Grant looked like he was ready to bayonet any Queenslander that comes too close.
8:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:10pm | Report comment
Both teams making their way out now. Will we see Lang Park’s record crowd broken tonight?
8:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:05pm | Report comment
How much will NSW miss Glenn Stewart tonight? Tony Williams can be a huge X factor for NSW tonight. Phil Gould with a nice tribute to Beetson there. Origin is now just around the corner everybody! Sit back and enjoy the ride!
QLD 0
NSW 0
8:08pm
Rupert Murdoch said | 8:08pm | Report comment
Thaiday looks in scary, prime condition.
7:59pm
James said | 7:59pm | Report comment
give us some Gus with a slowly spinning camera and cheesie music
8:11pm
Rupert Murdoch said | 8:11pm | Report comment
Haha and he’s got a head that’s great for television too…
7:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:57pm | Report comment
33 Origins for Civoniceva. His last match for QLD tonight. Will he be the next player immortalised in statue form outside Lang Park?
7:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:51pm | Report comment
Really like Nielson in the centres for QLD. Such a solid player and a great signing for the Warriors next season.
7:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:50pm | Report comment
Suncorp stadium starting to fill up. Impact player tonight is Greg Inglis. First Origin at fullback. How will he perform tonight? Such a devastating player.
7:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:41pm | Report comment
Boyd is favourite on Tab sportsbet to score the first try. Not surprised when you have Inglis, Thurston, Smith and Cronk orchestrating second phase play. NSW have to be alert outwide.
7:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:39pm | Report comment
Here’s a question. If Ricky Stuart loses Origin 3 tonight, should he remain Blues coach? Will he remain Blues coach or will he coach another NRL club?
7:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:38pm | Report comment
I think Harrison will be missed for QLD tonight. He does so much work off the ball and is one of the best defenders in the game.
7:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:36pm | Report comment
Ben Te’o in a Maroon jersey. Looks menacing but he would have looked better in black. Oh well. I think he will play well tonight for QLD.
7:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:33pm | Report comment
Really looking forward to watching Tim Grant perform tonight. How will he handle the cauldron of Origin after performing so well at ANZ stadium?
7:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:29pm | Report comment
Can QLD continue their supreme Origin legacy or will NSW finally put an end to Maroons dominance by beating QLD in their own backyard? Good evening and welcome to this live Origin blog covering the 3rd and deciding game between NSW and QLD. NSW managed to draw the series three weeks ago at ANZ stadium but they face a tough ask beating QLD at Suncorp Stadium. The Blues were ambushed in the corresponding game last season so they must start well tonight if they are a chance of beating the Maroons. Pearce and Carney will be vital tonight. Bad performances from either of them could very well cost NSW the series. Pearce in particular really has to stand up tonight in my opinion. This could be a career defining performance for the Roosters halfback. With so much on the line, this should be a great contest so please leave your thoughts on the match as Origin 3 unravels.
5:22pm
dishes said | 5:22pm | Report comment
lol “ORIGIN IS DEAD headlines in the Courier Mail for months after QLD lose”
5:57pm
Patrdon said | 5:57pm | Report comment
But they won’t lose so your story is dead in the water. Teehee
5:13pm
sgrace said | 5:13pm | Report comment
Can’t wait for tonight! GO THE BLUES. Apparently there’s a pre-game special on at 7pm as well… or so my tele says.
My husband’s TIP – NSW: 18 QLD 12
Off to feed the kids and get them to bed early! ORIGIN time.
4:47pm
jdubya said | 4:47pm | Report comment
Just going to re-post my predictions for Game 3 here:
- Queensland will have to farewell Neilson, Hodges, Tate, Hannant, Harrison and Shillington as well as Petero and Mal.
- Brent Tate will snap the ironing board that connects his head to his spine
- Boyd will be spotted crying into Big Mal “Not Quite Immortal” Meninga’s bosom at half time
- Inglis will return to his pie eating ways and go walk about half way through the first half
- Petero will get lost on his way to the bathroom from bed on game day after he forgets to take his alzheimers medication
- Thaiday will punch the ref in the back of the head and get sent off after mistaking him for an unprepared opponent
- Dave Taylor will give a Woman’s Day special about how he is depressed and how the Maroons bonding has focused on sharing their feelings
- Ben Teo will attempt to bring the haka to Origin and pull his hamstring in the process
- NSW will dominate the Maroons forward pack a.k.a the Queensland Bingo society
- Cronk will tackle the camera man after he mistakes him for a NSW player, without the ball, going for a try
- Cameron Smith pulls out with 5 minutes to kick off after he remembers that he forgot to lodge his tax return
- Thurston will end up playing by himself in the middle of the field after he realises that without Smith and Slater he has nobody to play with
- ORIGIN IS DEAD headlines in the Courier Mail for months after QLD lose
NSW 56 – QLD 0
5:59pm
Patrdon said | 5:59pm | Report comment
Tell ‘im he’s dreamin’
12:14pm
Locky666 said | 12:14pm | Report comment
What a poor attempt at humour, turned out you were wrong on all your pre match predictions. Talk about counting your chickens! Wishful thinking indeed, never mind, now you can go and eat humble pie, just don’t choke on it, cause in your case, that’s a pretty big pie to swallow. QLD, reign supreme again, again, again, again, again, again and again. Love it!
4:22pm
Andrew said | 4:22pm | Report comment
Yea great work with your prediction , right on the spot there, I see you have been following the origin for the last 7 yrs
4:29pm
Andrew Tilley said | 4:29pm | Report comment
Big game! For me it’s all about the first 20 mins. NSW got blown away in the first quarter of the game in Game 3 last year and Qld are capable of doing the same again if Thurston and GI go nuts. If it’s even or NSW are in front after 20 mins they may get it done. The one thing I’m certain of is that there will be stink – both sets of teams are pretty toey! Can’t wait!