NSW player ratings for Origin III

 

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    NSW player ratings for the third State of Origin game against Queensland at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.

    Fullback:

    Brett Stewart: Looked dangerous, safe under high ball and backed up well to score off Robbie Farah kick. Rating: 7.

    Winger:

    Jarryd Hayne: Tried hard with four tackle breaks and 120m from 12 runs before being seriously injured at the death. Rating: 7.5.

    Centre:

    Michael Jennings: Got into obligatory biff but also made impact with ball, making 105m and four tackle breaks. Rating:7.

    Centre:

    Josh Morris: Outstanding. Six tackle breaks. Ensured a nail-biting finish with 70th-minute try. Rating: 8.5.

    Winger:

    Brett Morris: Set the tone with a blistering first half try, made 145m in all in impressive display. Rating: 8.

    Five-eighth:

    Todd Carney: Hot and cold but can’t doubt his ticker after potting over sideline conversion to lock up scores at 20-20 in final 10 minutes. Rating: 6.5.

    Halfback:

    Mitchell Pearce: Failed to stamp his dominance once again. Rating: 6.

    Front-row:

    Tim Grant: Made early impact with fisticuffs with Brent Tate and made 25 tackles but anti-climax compared to blistering debut. Rating: 6.

    Hooker:

    Robbie Farah: Seemed to be everywhere once again for NSW with game-high 55 tackles and two try assists from kicks. Rating: 9.

    Front-row:

    James Tamou: Again loomed large with 94m and 28 tackles but made some silly errors. Rating: 7.

    Second-row:

    Beau Scott: Hardly noticed as injured Glenn Stewart’s replacement, making just 29 metres – only the halves made less ground. Rating: 6.

    Second-row:

    Greg Bird: Usual damaging self. Looked threatening with offloads, made 102m and two tackle breaks. Rating: 8.

    Lock:

    Paul Gallen: Made for Origin – 135m and 51 tackles. Rating: 8.5.

    Interchange:

    Luke Lewis: Workmanlike off the bench with three tackle breaks and 20 tackles. Rating: 6.

    Ben Creagh: Copped a 20cm head gash and was ineffective afterwards. Rating: 6.

    Anthony Watmough: Suffered an arm injury after halftime but still made 23 tackles. Rating: 6.

    Tony Williams: The man dubbed T-Rex made up for some errors by creating plenty of headaches for Queensland. Rating: 6.5

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