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Scott has penned over 3000 articles and is one of The Roar's longest-serving writers, covering a wide range of sports. When he isn't writing about sport, you'll find him umpiring at the cricket, or on the hill at Kogarah supporting the Dragons.
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And so, just like that, Queensland are the Origin champions. They have done what only a month ago was thought of as unthinkable, getting the better of New South Wales with a dominant display in Game 3 at Suncorp Stadium. Here are my talking points.
It’s rare that one player can dictate the entire course of an Origin game on his own, but when Queensland and New South Wales run onto Suncorp Stadium this evening, Cameron Munster could do just that.
A decider! This is what Origin rivalries and tales are made of. Suncorp Stadium, full capacity and an underdog Queensland team looking to send NSW home with their tails between their legs in Game 3. Let’s see who The Roar’s State of Origin expert tipping panel have got for Game 3.
The State of Origin series will head to a live decider next week after the New South Wales Blues put in a dominant performance last night to beat the Queensland Maroons by 24 points. Here are my talking points from Game 2.
Match result The NSW Blues have won Origin 2 by 34 points to 10, forcing a series decider next week in Brisbane.
New South Wales weren’t supposed to be in a must-win position tonight, but for the second year in a row they must force a decider after Queensland shocked the pants off the rugby league world last Wednesday.
The Queensland Maroons made waves with a major upset in the State of Origin series opener, leaving one very happy tipser. Can they shut the series out, or will the Blues make the most of their home ground advantage in Game 2?
The Blues and Maroons have put the first chapter of the 2020 State of Origin series behind them, with Queensland winning a topsy-turvy series opener in Adelaide. Here are my talking points from the first November Origin in history.
Well, it might be November, but in the whacky world of coronavirus, that means it’s Origin time. New South Wales and Queensland are ready to renew hostilities in Australia’s greatest sporting rivalry, but is it going to be one-way traffic as the pundits suggest?
It’s time for the greatest sporting show Australia has to offer, with the State of Origin series kicking off tomorrow. The Roar’s NRL expert tipping panel are back to tell you who is winning and why.
It was fitting that Simply The Best was belted out as Cameron Smith hoisted the Provan-Summons trophy aloft last night.
Love him or hate him, there is no denying just how good Cameron Smith is.
It’s been a season that’ll be remembered for plenty of reasons, but finally the NRL grand final is here. The top two teams are set to face off in the decider, and The Roar’s NRL expert tipping panel are here to tell you who will lift the Provan Summons trophy and why.
The top two teams have booked their spots in the NRL grand final, with the week off doing wonders. Here are my talking points from the preliminary finals.
Spots in the NRL grand final at the end of the craziest season in history go on the line this weekend. Here to tell you who is going to the big dance and why are The Roar’s NRL expert tipping panel.
Another two teams had their season come to an end, with the Raiders and Rabbitohs booking their spots in next weekend’s preliminary finals. Here are my talking points from the NRL semi-finals.
At his best, Luke Keary can be the best player in the NRL.
Eight has become six, and this weekend it’s all-knockout footy, with upsets potentially on the horizon in both matches. This is The Roar’s NRL expert tipping for the semi-finals.
Eight teams have become six. Here are my NRL talking points for Week 1 of the finals.
I mean…
“Cameron Munster played a huge role in Game 1 and was set to again until he was tackled in the air, causing his head to thud into the ground with such force that he was simply never going to pass an HIA test.”
I thought that explained what caused it pretty decently, but anyway.
Six talking points from State of Origin 2
Tupou acts like an extra forward early in sets… He was unreal. Almost 160 metres in the first half.
Six talking points from State of Origin 2
I’ve read a little bit of doubt… So it was worth addressing. My goodness he was just outstanding last night.
Six talking points from State of Origin 2
8:16pm for me.
Origin 1 kick-off bingo: What time will State of Origin Game 1, 2020 actually start?
T… tu… turn it up Rabbits.
The Roar’s State of Origin expert tips and predictions: Queensland Maroons vs NSW Blues, Game 1, 2020
Alright. I’ll play.
39 minutes and 57 seconds.
The Roar’s State of Origin expert tips and predictions: Queensland Maroons vs NSW Blues, Game 1, 2020
It’s a bit of the old Queensland selection strategy. Might be average in club, but if they don’t let you down in Origin, keep picking ’em.
And Frizz has never let anyone doubt at this level.
REVEALED: NSW Blues and Queensland Maroons teams for State of Origin 1
I’m gonna miss getting to 5pm on a Wednesday and going “Bloody Mithen, where are his tips?”
The Roar’s NRL expert tips and predictions: Grand final
If Finucane is there, the Storm clearly have the edge. I just doubt he’ll play if he hasn’t been named.
Raiders and Storm to be decided by epic battle of the forwards
BA Sports! It’s been a while. Welcome back.
Agree regarding that. The travel is something teams have had to do all year… And the fact he said the Raiders have faced more challenges than any club this year is laughable. The Storm and Warriors have literally not been at home.
It’s interesting you mention Munster and Wighton… If it is as physical as I anticipate it’ll be, then you’re right. The running games of Wighton and Munster, particularly at the back-end of each half, could be what cracks this game wide open.
Raiders and Storm to be decided by epic battle of the forwards
Yeah Albo, I have gone Melbourne – I think being in Brisbane gives them the edge. But I’m not saying that with a great deal of confidence.
Tino and B Smith have huge roles to play for mine this evening. Need to sort of keep the Storm ticking through that middle of the game when momentum can often be one-way traffic for long periods.
Raiders and Storm to be decided by epic battle of the forwards
I’ve tipped Melbourne but on the fence. Genuinely.
Raiders and Storm to be decided by epic battle of the forwards
I think the out of sight thing has something to do with it, but also, he gets dwarfed in coverage by Bateman… And I don’t think that is fair. Whitehead is a consistent performer for the Raiders.
And yeah, I think the only thing stopping Welch from starting will be Fotuaika. But even then, Welch has the inside running. He has been a mountain for Melbourne… That Round 9 performance – less than 100 metres and 7 missed tackles. It was average. But he has just been unreal since then.
Raiders and Storm to be decided by epic battle of the forwards
The Roosters defence has normally been so good. I wouldn’t be too worried about it coming good.
Eight talking points from NRL Round 19
I’ve written about Gutho a few times this year. He is just phenomenal.
Eight talking points from NRL Round 19
Help! What do I write about for my Friday column? I don’t want to sit through that game haha.
Eight talking points from NRL Round 19
Don’t mind the call for coach of the year to Holbrook actually…
Eight talking points from NRL Round 19
The Panthers bandwagon will be as big as the Canberra one was last year. They are the feel good story, particularly with all the local juniors they have at the club. I reckon if they can get over that lack of finals experience, they are the best team.
Eight talking points from NRL Round 19
Because otherwise we get rubbish like Thursday night’s try… Where, you know, Paulo didn’t close to scoring.
Eight talking points from NRL Round 19
I’ll always either pronounce his name or write it out properly when talking or writing. The only time I use Tino is in a blog when it’s rushed.
Six talking points from State of Origin 2