The gutsy NSW move late in Origin 3 that backfired spectacularly

By The Roar / Editor

Was it the wrong call?

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The Crowd Says:

2021-07-15T07:00:49+00:00

DP Schaefer

Roar Rookie


The only other option was a limited value 'Hail Mary' which, based on the way they played, I'm sure QLD would have been able to defend.

2021-07-15T06:23:13+00:00

Nat

Roar Guru


You reckon DPS? 2The series won, 2pts down and 2mins to go?

2021-07-15T01:22:27+00:00

DP Schaefer

Roar Rookie


The 2 was the right call. In other circumstances he could have kicked it, doesn't always fall your way. Was close.

2021-07-14T21:59:15+00:00

Nat

Roar Guru


It was a terrible (but great) decision. That whole scenario was set up to give NSW the win and sweep. Granted Qld's defence was pretty but not only does the shot take the foot off the throat and go for the draw exposed a soft under belly.

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