2023 State of Origin - Match 2

[Farmduck]

I'm dreading tonight. I think we'll see another Qld game and series win. I guess it's the end for Fittler if that happens.

 

 

I expect both #19s to drop out.

[JohnM]

Tim Rose, Tim Rose, give us a wave!

[Futtocks]

Morning all!

[Farmduck]

Almost forgot to watch it! I got all caught up on a Japanese guitar auction site.

[Futtocks]

Tom Turbo injured in under 3 minutes. It doesn't look good.

Damien Cook comes on, so the Blues reshuffle.

[Futtocks]

Try (eventually) given for Holmes.

[EastLondonMike]

Thought there was separation on the put down myself. But TRY Given. Tough night for NSW just got tougher.

[JohnM]

Try? Really?  wow!

[M j M]

Is that really enough control to give a try, especially one not given by the on-field ref?

[Sports Prophet]

1 minute ago, M j M said:

Is that really enough control to give a try, especially one not given by the on-field ref?

Control doesn’t come into it

[Sports Prophet]

I anticipate a Qld win here tonight. I think Moses will prove to be a poor selection. I’ve never thought him to be a mentally strong individual and I don’t expect that to change this evening.

[M j M]

1 minute ago, Sports Prophet said:

Control doesn’t come into it

OK, clear enough evidence of separation.

[Futtocks]

Handbags!

[MZH]

If this is the pinnacle of rugby league we are in trouble. Some really poor rugby on display from both sides so far.

[Futtocks]

Good chase by DCE on Crichton's breakaway.

[Sports Prophet]

Forward, clear as day

[Sports Prophet]

4 minutes ago, MZH said:

If this is the pinnacle of rugby league we are in trouble. Some really poor rugby on display from both sides so far.

Righto, here we go.

Not satisfied with it aye?

[JohnM]

I reckon there were several forwards in that play, but evidently the ref didn't.

[EastLondonMike]

QLD doing what QLD always seem to do.

Lot of dropped ball tonight though. Which is a rarity in Origin.

[Graham]

Maroons extend their lead to 8-0

They soaked up a lot of Blues pressure and possession.

What about that amazing read and tackle by DCE to superbly catch and tackle before that.

That was top class.

Wondered if there was a slight forward pass in that last try?

Edited June 21, 2023 by Graham

[Graham]

A couple of minutes to half time.

10-0 Qld

Score Summary

V. Holmes 9, M. Taulagi 34	Tries
V. Holmes 35	Conversions

[MZH]

2 minutes ago, Sports Prophet said:

Righto, here we go.

Not satisfied with it aye?

I usually enjoy Origin even if I think it gets overhyped sometimes. I just think this is very low quality. Passes thrown into touch, poor kickers, players not on the same wavelength. It's being played at a good pace as always. Hopefully picks up in the since half.

[Graham]

HALF TIME @ Suncorp

QLD 10 - 0 NSW

 

[Graham]

46 minutes ago, Futtocks said:

Tom Turbo injured in under 3 minutes. It doesn't look good.

Damien Cook comes on, so the Blues reshuffle.

How long’s he out for this time?

 

[Futtocks]

11 minutes ago, Graham said:

How long’s he out for this time?

Torn pectoral, so it'll be quite a while.