State of origin

Falc'man · 26-05-2010, 08:36 PM

I'm a bit surprised no thread's been started on this.

Am I the only one noticing the lack of a great atmosphere so far in the game? Maybe the crowd will get a buzz if QLD hit the lead, or hit something.

Or maybe the rain's prevented any risk taking.

NSW (or it's media) were so sure of beating QLD has got me favouring the underdog tonight.

GT · 26-05-2010, 08:42 PM

I got sent these photos from a guy in Queensland that has two pups from me - I now understand the significance. Was lost on me until this moment! I also don't think these two appreciate the underdog crack!

Gaela

Falc'man · 26-05-2010, 08:50 PM

How cuuuute....

That's it! Just what this game needed, a slater try. Another QLD try in this half would set the 2nd half up for a ripper.

Ray Warren needs a rocket up him: he doesn't sound interested.

SteveJH · 26-05-2010, 08:58 PM

Good save on the corner there though...

Go the Blues!

Falc'man · 26-05-2010, 09:37 PM

Awesome Inglis try. Too good.

TheInterceptor · 26-05-2010, 09:54 PM

Pretty good try from Idris, still 10 behind, almost there!

Go the mighty blues!

**DJR-351** · 26-05-2010, 10:08 PM

Nice...!!!

**cs123** · 26-05-2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TheInterceptor

Go the mighty blues!

not even the ref could get them over the line;)

TheInterceptor · 26-05-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cs123

not even the ref could get them over the line;)

Hahaha its not over yet!!!

rodderz · 26-05-2010, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cs123

not even the ref could get them over the line;)

lol

QLD is a powerhouse. Don't mind the new blue Idris though, good to see him score a try on debut

GS608 · 26-05-2010, 10:18 PM

That last nsw try was bs..we still won though, without smith as well, love to see how game 2 goes

T3man · 26-05-2010, 10:21 PM

One up - waiting for the excuses to come now - read all about it in the NSW papers tomorrow.

kenz · 26-05-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by T3man

One up - waiting for the excuses to come now - read all about it in the NSW papers tomorrow.

they're flowing thick and fast already

CFOUR · 26-05-2010, 10:28 PM

Queenslander Queenslander Queenslander.

F6 RSPEC 138 · 26-05-2010, 10:43 PM

queenslander!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bring one the wholesale changes for the soft blues yet again............

uranium_death · 27-05-2010, 12:03 AM

Of the last 10 State of Origin series, how many has Queensland won?
By memory, they have been dominant.

prydey · 27-05-2010, 12:27 AM

QLD are enjoying a golden era at the moment and need to capitalise. only a NSW person could call that QLD side 'underdogs'!! there's some big names in the blues but about twice that in the maroons.

i think the score line was a bit flattering to NSW in the end.

MITCHAY · 27-05-2010, 06:51 AM

Yeah I reckon the Blues did alright in the end, they played plenty ordinary again. They didn't get flogged in any case. Same stupid mistakes as always.

Racecraft · 27-05-2010, 07:02 AM

NSW need a 5/8th sooo bad... Brett Kimorley was the best man in a beaten side...

Move Gidley to the halves and play Hayne at fullback.

Mal SmellyFinger and Hagan thru JT and Locky carved up the out of postion Hayne.
Brett Morris and Isa didn't even see the ball on that side of the park.

KYSBF · 27-05-2010, 08:55 AM

As I see it there is two major problems with the Blues pack.
1. Team needs to be put together with the Blues in mind, not the Maroons.
2. They're from NSW!!!!!!!!

hahahahahha!!!! QUEENSLANDER!!!!!

Envi XR8 · 17-06-2010, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Racecraft

Mal SmellyFinger and Hagan thru JT and Locky carved up the out of postion Hayne.

well he was in position tonight and sweet FA. I reckon Hanye is a bit of a choker when the big games are on the line. Didn't do too much in the GF last year either. There is a reason Slater is the national no.1.

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Originally Posted by jpd80

Notice how Gould

starts putting the acid on NSW before full time,
you don't see that when Queensland

has a bad night
(which is rare these days..

)

Yes, and I think that is why he won't coach NSW at the moment. He can see what he would have to work with. Bellamy is a great coach, no doubt about it. The one thing Gould would love to have in any NSW side is passion, and that is what the NSW selectors don't get; that QLD passion for Origin was brewed over years of having our own players used against us until 1980. QLD has had black days in Origin and will again. It's just our time right now so I am going to soak it up.

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Even for queensland supporters... some may be feeling that the concept is just not the same when one team has it all over the other team that it become a bit predictable and boring... the fights saved this game... I just would love a series to be close or even just challenging queensland...

NUP wrong buddy... I could never.....NEVER get sick of watching the Maroons flog NSW! Love it. I think this is the other difference between Qld and NSW in Origin. Even when we lose, we still love the rivaly. Before this streak I had to endure text messages etc for the NSW series wins before our run since 2006, and I did that because I bever lost faith in the Qld side to turn it around. As an example they were advertising reduced priced tickets to the 2 games in Sydney this year on the Footy Show before game 1, and Game 2 sold out in hours. Even when Qld was losing, the games were still sell-outs. That's passion. When your FOGs have to get up and beg your supporters to turn up, well that's NSW problem right there. Every since the first game I went to in 1987 as a 13 year old I could watch a QLD Maroon-wash every year, while the NSW selectors pick 40 odd players each year looking for an answer. Be patient, as a NSW supporter, your time will come eventually and it'll be you being all happy and us Qlders swearing and cursing. Besides, what are you going to do? Say NSW will not play Origin anymore? That would be admitting beyond doubt that Qld has the best footballers.

T3man · 27-05-2010, 09:55 AM

I heard a radio interview with Bellamy this morning - he was asked if he was going to change his game plan for the next game. He said "no".

Suits me ...

Outback · 27-05-2010, 10:51 AM

Sorry but the Queerlanders needed cheats to help them win, Slatter

prydey · 27-05-2010, 10:54 AM

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Sorry but the Queerlanders needed cheats to help them win, Slatter

you can't be serious!! oh dear...

Outback · 27-05-2010, 10:57 AM

what slatter doesnt play for melbourne the cheat club.

if thats the only way Queerlanders can win.

kenz · 27-05-2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Outback

what slatter doesnt play for melbourne the cheat club.

if thats the only way Queerlanders can win.

so does that mean if nsw managed to somehow win something we can say they are cheats too since they have the melbourne coach

BOSHOG · 27-05-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Outback

what slatter doesnt play for melbourne the cheat club.

if thats the only way Queerlanders can win.

Slater (not Slatter) played well, this series has SFA to do with Melbourne Storm and the salary cap stuff.

Queensland were the better team, they played wet weather football, played 80mins and deserved the win. the Blues lost this game in the selection room by picking 4 centres, no 5/8 and a right side defence that was out of position all night. if they arent stuborn and fix the mistakes (which they wont) we should be competitive in games 2 and 3.

XR6_661 · 27-05-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Outback

Sorry but the Queerlanders needed cheats to help them win, Slatter

Here comes the first of the NSW excuses!

**DJR-351** · 27-05-2010, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Outback

Sorry but the Queerlanders needed cheats to help them win, Slatter

wondered when this would come up

HLC · 27-05-2010, 10:52 AM

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwww WHERE ELSE BUT QUEENSLAND!!!! UP THE MAROONS!!!!!