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Sports writers Brett McKay and Ryan O’Connell are both satisfied and underwhelmed for the Cheap Seats State of Origin Game III special.
Queensland thwarted the clean-sweep, beating New South Wales 32-8 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
In the final Origin review for 2014, Ryan is mildly miffed by NSW smiling after a flogging, while Brett wants current referees to be more like David Manson.
Origin 3 post-match talking points:
• Queensland’s early raids through Greg Inglis;
• NSW’s first half defence keeps them in the game;
• Possession even at halftime, but game one-sided already;
• Obvious reasons why Queensland won’t move Billy Slater out of fullback;
• The Cooper Cronk factor;
• Paul Gallen crowned Player of the Series;
• Origin Shield presented in an empty stadium;
• Best players for both sides, and
• Some early thoughts on 2015 selections.
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