POST GAME 2026 State of Origin

[Harry Sack]

Can I get a count on how many people in this thread are finished/out/gone/quitting rugby league forever?

Nah. I don't like what the sport has become but I just can't help myself. I certainly don't watch it as much as I used to and it's got nothing to do with how we're going either. Even last year when we went on the run I was still only really watching our games (unless there was an obvious great match up in the round) and didn't really mind if I missed the first 15mins or so. Whereas in the past I'd be home in front of the TV with time to spare. I also used to watch 90% of the games.

Unsurprisingly, the game started to lose it's appeal for me in 2020 with the introduction of the 6 again. I understand we've been the beneficiary of it in games at times but I don't care, I preferred the game without it.

 

[Brett Da Man LeMan]

I just saw this picture that was used for aritcle. I wonder what haas is doing with his forearm there? Qld mustn't of had momentum at this point, so no one official noticed

 

[The True King]

I don't understand how people watch Kalyn Ponga, and think he's anything other than an overated hack.

Far from the worst player on the park imo. Played a big role in QLD's first two tries.

There were a lot of happy NSW fans around me when he was taken off. Billy should have hooked a few others.

 

[Midean]

Can I get a count on how many people in this thread are finished/out/gone/quitting rugby league forever?

Not forever necessarily. Vlandys dropping dead would entice me back to see if footy is salvageable from what he has done to the game. Klein dropping dead would also help.

Otherwise its a yes. It is not the game I grew up loving.

 

[Kaz]

I just saw this picture that was used for aritcle. I wonder what haas is doing with his forearm there? Qld mustn't of had momentum at this point, so no one official noticed
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Thuggery runs in the family.

 

[Harry Sack]

Munster has surely played his last Origin....

 

[Waynesaurus]

I just saw this picture that was used for aritcle. I wonder what haas is doing with his forearm there? Qld mustn't of had momentum at this point, so no one official noticed
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Cmon man..............Payne was just defending himself in the tackle from a.......errrmmmm bigger and stronger player.

 

[Howie]

Not forever necessarily. Vlandys dropping dead would entice me back to see if footy is salvageable from what he has done to the game. Klein dropping dead would also help.

Otherwise its a yes. It is not the game I grew up loving.

Steady on there old top. It's not just PvL by himself, he's only there because of those who appointed him. Although I'm still a bit bemused at how this offscouring from the murky backblocks of the racing world somehow fetched up as NRL overlord.

As far as officiating goes, I'm not sure if some sort of reform in that space was a part of the Super League agenda, but I do wonder if that was a missed fork-in-the-road for the game. I'd have liked to have seen a recruitment/development program that offered 7-figure remuneration packages - at least comparable to truly elite players - to those rare individuals who possess that elusive combination of deep knowledge of the laws of the game with pragmatic common sense. Perhaps Bill Halligan had his quirks but as I remember it, with him there was some sense that things were under control.

 

[OXY-351]

Munster has surely played his last Origin....

He was fairly ordinary this game, but he was far from alone.

I thought he was ok in game 1 and very good in game 2. If he hadn't had to go off for a HIA in game 2, more than likely goes close to MOTM.

 

[Foordy]

Munster has surely played his last Origin....

Not while Billy is coach

 

[Sproj]

Ah rito. It definitely wasnt gerard sutton or jared maxwells voice though? I just watched the highlights i cant make out who it is talking. You are right. It definitely isnt Butler.

Munster has surely played his last Origin....

 

[Harry Sack]

He was fairly ordinary this game, but he was far from alone.

I thought he was ok in game 1 and very good in game 2. If he hadn't had to go off for a HIA in game 2, more than likely goes close to MOTM.

True. In another year though? He's been regressing for a couple of years now IMO. Club and State.

Not while Billy is coach

Valid points. Was more wishful thinking on my part.

 

[Morkel]

Nah. I don't like what the sport has become but I just can't help myself. I certainly don't watch it as much as I used to and it's got nothing to do with how we're going either. Even last year when we went on the run I was still only really watching our games (unless there was an obvious great match up in the round) and didn't really mind if I missed the first 15mins or so. Whereas in the past I'd be home in front of the TV with time to spare. I also used to watch 90% of the games.

Unsurprisingly, the game started to lose it's appeal for me in 2020 with the introduction of the 6 again. I understand we've been the beneficiary of it in games at times but I don't care, I preferred the game without it.