2024 State of Origin - Game I Discussion

Playing with 12 men gives them a bit of a free pass. They can play without any expectation of winning the game. Totally different 13 on 13 because they would have been expected to win this.
Yeah I get that, it does change the mindset and approach for both teams
 
I still wonder what the plan for Cobbo would have been if Walsh hadn't gone off
We may never know... NSW will always target Walsh and attack him late to try and get him from the field.

An outside back on the bench is almost a necessity with how teams will target Walsh moving forward
 
I actually think there were some positives for NSW.

Physically they were all over us for a long period and kept the game a contest until they inevitably started to tire.
 
Dearden was really impressive. He's still young but if he keeps developing his game, QLD could be in good hands with him and Mam.
 

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