State Of Origin - General Discussion

[ningnangnong]

Legit mate.

That is laughable.

If any movie should be made, it should be about one of the most impressive dynasties rugby league will ever see in Queensland's dominance of the Origin arena for eight straight years.

 

[Unbreakable]

https://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news/2018/07/05/origin-duo-had-sleepovers-as-kids/

When Cameron Munster and Corey Oates step on to Suncorp Stadium for next Wednesday's State of Origin finale, it will be the long-awaited reunion of a childhood partnership.
The pair first met as wingers for a Central Queensland junior representative when they were in Grade 6 at school.
Later they were to have sleepovers and form a deadly one-two punch for club side Norths Rockhampton.
Speaking to QRL Media this week, Munster revealed how he called Oates 'Sausage' as a kid because of his long body shape, while Oates remembered Munster as a "larrikin" from a young age.
Remarkably the two have never before had the chance to play in the same side as adults.
Even though the Origin duo featured for the same club as kids – with Oates in the second row and Munster at five-eighth or fullback – they went to opposing schools Emmaus College (Munster) and St Brendan's Yeppoon (Oates).
That meant the pair also went head-to-head on the paddock almost as frequently as they combined, leading to a healthy history of banter between the two NRL aspirants.
Outside of rugby league they competed in a number of sports, primarily in athletics, with bragging rights on the line.
Next week against New South Wales, Munster and Oates will both be part of a left-hand side attack for the Maroons, meaning the chance to combine will be presented once more.
Within the Maroons side there is a strong representation of former Central Queensland schoolboys, with Ben Hunt and Tim Glasby also from the CQ region.

 

[Super Freak]

Corey had one of those faces you just want to punch repeatedly.

You could tell he would have been a real smartass back then.

 

[IState]

;)

 

[Super Freak]

Why Maroons' 12-year era of Origin domination is a myth

July 9, 2018

NSW players will have the added motivation on Wednesday night of knowing they can officially erase five years from Queensland's era of State of Origin domination.

Despite the Maroons triumphing in 11 of the previous 12 series, the number of matches won by the two states in the past five years is now seven apiece.

Should the Blues complete a rare clean sweep of the Holden State of Origin series at Suncorp Stadium, the record books will favour NSW 8-7 in the 15 matches played since 2014.

It's a statistic which will surprise many of the game's most ardent followers but one which Blues officials are acutely aware of.

According to those associated with NSW during that period, the Maroons domination ended when Trent Hodkinson scored the only try of the second match in the 2014 series to halt Queensland's unprecedented eight-year reign.

However, successive 2-1 series wins by the Maroons in 2015, 2016 and 2017 created the perception that 2014 was simply a glitch for the great Queensland side.

Whether that is true or not, the results of the first two games of this year's series have put the Maroons back to where they were before winning the 2006 series – in disarray, and with Origin careers on the line.

The decision to dump Ben Hunt as halfback and bring in Daly Cherry-Evans is confusing and reminds NSW fans of the plan to switch Darren Lockyer to fullback after Queensland lost the opening match at ANZ Stadium.

Cherry-Evans last played for the Maroons in the 26-18 loss at the MCG in game two of the 2015 series but has now been recalled for a game which is likely to determine his Origin future.

If the Manly skipper can help Queensland to prevent the NSW's first 3-0 whitewash since 2000, he will again be considered the long-term Maroons halfback – as he was before the 2014 series loss.

However, a loss on Wednesday night may put paid to Cherry-Evans' Origin career, with Gold Coast's Ash Taylor already being touted as his replacement.

Hunt's demotion to the interchange bench suggests the Queensland selectors have lost faith in his ability to steer the team around, despite the St George Illawarra playmaker being arguably the Telstra Premiership's most consistent halfback this season.

The Maroons brains-trust had similar doubts about Lockyer in 2006 and coach Mal Meninga suggested he should revert from five-eighth to fullback after the opening game of the series.

Meninga had just taken over as Queensland coach and the Maroons were staring down the barrel of a record fourth successive series defeat after a field goal by stand-in NSW halfback Brett Finch condemned them to a 17-16 loss in the opening game.

It seems remarkable now, but there were concerns about Lockyer's scrum-base combination with Johnathan Thurston, who was playing just his second Origin series.

After introducing seven Origin debutants in the opening game, Meninga bought in another five new faces for game two, including Adam Mogg as a replacement for the injured Greg Inglis.

Despite winning 30-6 at Suncorp Stadium to keep the series alive, the Maroons were in disarray ahead of the decider after further injuries ruled out fullback Karmichael Hunt, centre Justin Hodges and winger Steve Bell.

Lockyer's 74th-minute try to snatch victory in Melbourne changed the course of Origin history and for the next eight years Queensland enjoyed the longest winning run since the first series in 1982.

With just one series loss between 2006 and 2017, many consider the Maroons era of domination to be 12 years but the Blues have the chance to dispel that notion by winning on Wednesday night.

Source: NRL.com]

What a rubbish article this is. You can tell it was done by a NSW fan.

 

[Foordy]

Regardless of what NSW tell themselves ... it will still be 11 series to 2 over 13 years

 

[LockyersLeftBoot]

Jesus. I feel dumber for reading that.

 

[Nashy]

If we tell them they are great, will they stop telling us they think they're great?

 

[Dash]

Well we've outscored them 197-170 in that time. So I guess we're still better.

 

[tommy]

According to those associated with NSW during that period, the Maroons domination ended when Trent Hodkinson scored the only try of the second match in the 2014 series to halt Queensland's unprecedented eight-year reign.

game 3 2015 anyone?

 

[Foordy]

is it just me or is this eerily similar to when they won the 2014 series and game one last year ...

"we did it, we are the best ... now it's our turn for a dynasty"

nek minnit

 

[Foordy]

i did laugh at this disclaimer on the bottom of that article:

The views in this article are those of the author and not necessarily those of NRL.com or the NRL.

 

[Broncs_Fan]

Oates would have been a nightmare to tackle as a junior. You can just picture him towering over everyone and cutting a swath through defences.

 

[LockyersLeftBoot]

is it just me or is this eerily similar to when they won the 2014 series and game one last year ...

"we did it, we are the best ... now it's our turn for a dynasty"

nek minnit

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[winslow_wong]

Why Maroons' 12-year era of Origin domination is a myth

July 9, 2018

NSW players will have the added motivation on Wednesday night of knowing they can officially erase five years from Queensland's era of State of Origin domination.

Despite the Maroons triumphing in 11 of the previous 12 series, the number of matches won by the two states in the past five years is now seven apiece.

Should the Blues complete a rare clean sweep of the Holden State of Origin series at Suncorp Stadium, the record books will favour NSW 8-7 in the 15 matches played since 2014.

It's a statistic which will surprise many of the game's most ardent followers but one which Blues officials are acutely aware of.

According to those associated with NSW during that period, the Maroons domination ended when Trent Hodkinson scored the only try of the second match in the 2014 series to halt Queensland's unprecedented eight-year reign.

However, successive 2-1 series wins by the Maroons in 2015, 2016 and 2017 created the perception that 2014 was simply a glitch for the great Queensland side.

Whether that is true or not, the results of the first two games of this year's series have put the Maroons back to where they were before winning the 2006 series – in disarray, and with Origin careers on the line.

The decision to dump Ben Hunt as halfback and bring in Daly Cherry-Evans is confusing and reminds NSW fans of the plan to switch Darren Lockyer to fullback after Queensland lost the opening match at ANZ Stadium.

Cherry-Evans last played for the Maroons in the 26-18 loss at the MCG in game two of the 2015 series but has now been recalled for a game which is likely to determine his Origin future.

If the Manly skipper can help Queensland to prevent the NSW's first 3-0 whitewash since 2000, he will again be considered the long-term Maroons halfback – as he was before the 2014 series loss.

However, a loss on Wednesday night may put paid to Cherry-Evans' Origin career, with Gold Coast's Ash Taylor already being touted as his replacement.

Hunt's demotion to the interchange bench suggests the Queensland selectors have lost faith in his ability to steer the team around, despite the St George Illawarra playmaker being arguably the Telstra Premiership's most consistent halfback this season.

The Maroons brains-trust had similar doubts about Lockyer in 2006 and coach Mal Meninga suggested he should revert from five-eighth to fullback after the opening game of the series.

Meninga had just taken over as Queensland coach and the Maroons were staring down the barrel of a record fourth successive series defeat after a field goal by stand-in NSW halfback Brett Finch condemned them to a 17-16 loss in the opening game.

It seems remarkable now, but there were concerns about Lockyer's scrum-base combination with Johnathan Thurston, who was playing just his second Origin series.

After introducing seven Origin debutants in the opening game, Meninga bought in another five new faces for game two, including Adam Mogg as a replacement for the injured Greg Inglis.

Despite winning 30-6 at Suncorp Stadium to keep the series alive, the Maroons were in disarray ahead of the decider after further injuries ruled out fullback Karmichael Hunt, centre Justin Hodges and winger Steve Bell.

Lockyer's 74th-minute try to snatch victory in Melbourne changed the course of Origin history and for the next eight years Queensland enjoyed the longest winning run since the first series in 1982.

With just one series loss between 2006 and 2017, many consider the Maroons era of domination to be 12 years but the Blues have the chance to dispel that notion by winning on Wednesday night.

Source: NRL.com]

What a rubbish article this is. You can tell it was done by a NSW fan.

lols anything to make themselves feel better.

 

[Horseheadsup]

Needs more yoga.

 

[Black Philip]

If anything, the result this year just proves the dominance we held over them. Especially with the core playing group we had. Our 1,6,7 and 9 were elite for over a decade. I expect better articles from nrl.com. That was just trash.

 

[Viti]

Just when I thought I couldn’t hate these cockroach fuckwits any more they go and pull that shit out of their ass. **** each and every one of those c****.