Game 2 ********SPOILERS*********
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Did anyone see the cockroach mascot waving his hands in the air like saying "Get up" to Inglis on the sideline after Cheap Shot hit him? For mine, it was just like when the Bulldogs mascot stood over Mick Hancock writhing on the ground injured in a 1995 final at the SFS, goading him - I think he got punted for that. Even the Sydney papers called it the ultimate unsportsmanship.
Playboy Bunny
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Good on Queensland. I think last nights game could have really gone either way at the end. It was good to see the players so happy at the end. Of course not so much the NSW players but oh well, thats what you get.
I won't be losing any sleep over it either. Actually I had a great night sleep last night. It's just another game to me where I can actually enjoy but also not really care who wins as it doesn't affect Souths (unless Crocker had got put on report for that fight...argh). I definately don't think that NSW have this 'passion' that keeps getting passed around and to be honest I don't really know why. Maybe we have more important things to think about ;)
I won't be losing any sleep over it either. Actually I had a great night sleep last night. It's just another game to me where I can actually enjoy but also not really care who wins as it doesn't affect Souths (unless Crocker had got put on report for that fight...argh). I definately don't think that NSW have this 'passion' that keeps getting passed around and to be honest I don't really know why. Maybe we have more important things to think about ;)
mrslong
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In reply to the ratings on the SMH which are always bad this is my take (i only edited the comments I disagreed with):
NSW
Kurt Gidley (c)
Captain courageous. But courage only gets you so far. Is fullback his right spot for Origin? 5.5
Jarryd Hayne
That's twice in a row this bloke's given it his best crack at winning an Origin from the left wing. 8
Joel Monaghan
Poked his head into a few holes but never busted free. 6.5
Jamie Lyon
Not his worst Origin but surely his last. Might be serving drinks in Wee Waa the next time NSW win a series. 4.5
David Williams
Did the pink dye drain into his brain? There's more security in Baghdad than when the Wolfman ran with the ball. 2
Trent Barrett
Supposed to come back and do an "Alfie", got confused in the twilight zone and came out as Les Boyd to rob the match of its best player. 5
Peter Wallace
With what Farah was giving him what more could he do? 4.5
Brent Kite
This kite was well and truly grounded - first by opposition forwards and then by Bellamy, who's never liked him. 5.5
Robbie Farah
Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. NSW never seemed to have enough troops; this one made too many blues. 4
Michael Weyman
Someone likes their sweets. Played like a cream bun in game one; toffee this time, with a lot more crunch. 7
Ben Creagh
Supposed to be the Blues' target man in attack to take out Locky; taken out of action himself most of the time. 5
Luke O'Donnell
Rough and ready, loves the rumble and kept the pressure on Queensland when the Blues rose from the dead. 8
Paul Gallen
The country member for Cronulla (yep, Mickey Paea remembers) had a forgettable start and little improved by the end. 5
Interchange
Josh Morris
Called in to replace Craig Wing after a mix-up; they chose the bloke built like a utility. So-so debut. 5
Justin Poore
Nice shot on the chin of Crocker, who's been asking for it for years. Not much else that was memorable. 5
Glenn Stewart
Energetic game, spoilt by a couple of mistakes but showed he could handle the rise in class. 6.5
Anthony Watmough
The man with the craziest eyes in league was the Blues best off the bench - and better than many starters. 7.5
QLD
Billy Slater
Human after all, made a few errors and never as incisive in attack as he can be. Was he sick? 6
Darius Boyd
Ball rarely found its way to his side. No blemishes either and rode Lyon over the sideline to snuff out the Blues. 6.5
Greg Inglis
Thin Mal. Looked absolutely brilliant with try and a dazzling run before some thug stole his man-of-the-match medal. 8
Willie Tonga
Not seen in this company for several years; punishing defence helped establish Maroon ascendancy. 7.5
Israel Folau
Despite his manifest qualities is becoming something of a target. Played the best game I've seen from him. 8
Darren Lockyer (c)
Best game of the year from Lockyer, didn't miss a tackle, rallied the troops. My MOTM. 8.5
Johnathan Thurston
The everywhere man. Didn't lay on the tries like he often does but still managed to be johnny on the spot when needed. 8
Steve Price
High Court judges have to retire at 70: maybe we need a referendum on a mandatory retirement age for props. Magnificent knock from Pricey 8
Cameron Smith
Owned Robbie Farrah, cemented his spot as the best hooker in the game. 7.5
Petero Civoniceva
If NSW ever want to win a series again, they'd best start with beating big Pet and Price, who look like they could still do it in walking frames. 8
Ashley Harrison
A real QLD knock. Queensland don't rise without someone like him. 8
Sam Thaiday
Played a little wide and loose enough to get his curls bouncing. A threat early on the right. Should play more wide for the Bronx 8
Dallas Johnson
The grunt man has had a tough year, losing form and - yesterday - his breakfast. Still did the job. 7
Interchange
Karmichael Hunt
Injury again meant he was thrust into the centres where he looked lost. Safe but never able to assert himself. Should have been moved to fullback. 6
Ben Hannant
A buggered leg, who cares: I've got another. Ran with plenty of gusto despite his injury and tackled strongly. 8
Nate Myles
Met a few Blues with solid defence. 7
Michael Crocker
Hard to say it's so but the growling dog had his worst ever Origin with too many spilled balls. 5
NSW
Kurt Gidley (c)
Captain courageous. But courage only gets you so far. Is fullback his right spot for Origin? 5.5
Jarryd Hayne
That's twice in a row this bloke's given it his best crack at winning an Origin from the left wing. 8
Joel Monaghan
Poked his head into a few holes but never busted free. 6.5
Jamie Lyon
Not his worst Origin but surely his last. Might be serving drinks in Wee Waa the next time NSW win a series. 4.5
David Williams
Did the pink dye drain into his brain? There's more security in Baghdad than when the Wolfman ran with the ball. 2
Trent Barrett
Supposed to come back and do an "Alfie", got confused in the twilight zone and came out as Les Boyd to rob the match of its best player. 5
Peter Wallace
With what Farah was giving him what more could he do? 4.5
Brent Kite
This kite was well and truly grounded - first by opposition forwards and then by Bellamy, who's never liked him. 5.5
Robbie Farah
Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. NSW never seemed to have enough troops; this one made too many blues. 4
Michael Weyman
Someone likes their sweets. Played like a cream bun in game one; toffee this time, with a lot more crunch. 7
Ben Creagh
Supposed to be the Blues' target man in attack to take out Locky; taken out of action himself most of the time. 5
Luke O'Donnell
Rough and ready, loves the rumble and kept the pressure on Queensland when the Blues rose from the dead. 8
Paul Gallen
The country member for Cronulla (yep, Mickey Paea remembers) had a forgettable start and little improved by the end. 5
Interchange
Josh Morris
Called in to replace Craig Wing after a mix-up; they chose the bloke built like a utility. So-so debut. 5
Justin Poore
Nice shot on the chin of Crocker, who's been asking for it for years. Not much else that was memorable. 5
Glenn Stewart
Energetic game, spoilt by a couple of mistakes but showed he could handle the rise in class. 6.5
Anthony Watmough
The man with the craziest eyes in league was the Blues best off the bench - and better than many starters. 7.5
QLD
Billy Slater
Human after all, made a few errors and never as incisive in attack as he can be. Was he sick? 6
Darius Boyd
Ball rarely found its way to his side. No blemishes either and rode Lyon over the sideline to snuff out the Blues. 6.5
Greg Inglis
Thin Mal. Looked absolutely brilliant with try and a dazzling run before some thug stole his man-of-the-match medal. 8
Willie Tonga
Not seen in this company for several years; punishing defence helped establish Maroon ascendancy. 7.5
Israel Folau
Despite his manifest qualities is becoming something of a target. Played the best game I've seen from him. 8
Darren Lockyer (c)
Best game of the year from Lockyer, didn't miss a tackle, rallied the troops. My MOTM. 8.5
Johnathan Thurston
The everywhere man. Didn't lay on the tries like he often does but still managed to be johnny on the spot when needed. 8
Steve Price
High Court judges have to retire at 70: maybe we need a referendum on a mandatory retirement age for props. Magnificent knock from Pricey 8
Cameron Smith
Owned Robbie Farrah, cemented his spot as the best hooker in the game. 7.5
Petero Civoniceva
If NSW ever want to win a series again, they'd best start with beating big Pet and Price, who look like they could still do it in walking frames. 8
Ashley Harrison
A real QLD knock. Queensland don't rise without someone like him. 8
Sam Thaiday
Played a little wide and loose enough to get his curls bouncing. A threat early on the right. Should play more wide for the Bronx 8
Dallas Johnson
The grunt man has had a tough year, losing form and - yesterday - his breakfast. Still did the job. 7
Interchange
Karmichael Hunt
Injury again meant he was thrust into the centres where he looked lost. Safe but never able to assert himself. Should have been moved to fullback. 6
Ben Hannant
A buggered leg, who cares: I've got another. Ran with plenty of gusto despite his injury and tackled strongly. 8
Nate Myles
Met a few Blues with solid defence. 7
Michael Crocker
Hard to say it's so but the growling dog had his worst ever Origin with too many spilled balls. 5
mrslong
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eusa_think like when he tackled Israel Folau and stopped him from scoring under the sticks, oh wait, no he didn't tackle Israel Folau and was the cause of the softest try in the history of State of Origin. [eusa_dohThe Rock said:
See the dude with hands on his head...pretty sure that's farah, aye aye yippy yippy aye
Bucking Beads
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The Rock said:
It was Piss Poore and Farah trying to stop Folau they had no chance... Your kidding yourself if you think Farah did a good job.. Your forwards were woeful because Farah was in control of them.... Ennis is amust for years to come for the blues..
I know you're in love with Farah, but seriously Rock, do you honestly think that he played well, or that his forwards are to blame for the game he played? I've not seen one review of him in any paper that reckons he went any good at all and I'd have to agree.
No Rock, even when there were players set, the pass invariably was behind them so they lost any momentum. Half the reason Wallace and Barrett were so shit was because of the lack of service.
NSW actually looked BETTER when Farah went off and Gidley shifted to hooker.
NSW actually looked BETTER when Farah went off and Gidley shifted to hooker.
