Origin III* Live thread

[Nelson]

Oh well it must be so then because the NSW coaching are clearly: a) Boyd Cordner himself; b) medically qualified; and c) telling the truth and not just saying that to not expose a weakness. Definitively :unamused:

Their medical staff told them you drooling idiot.

…all they can say is what they see in scans and the results of any physical tests, it doesn't actually tell them whether he's just pushing through because he wants to play. The best indicator was to watch how he handled the origin intensity. He didn't handle it. He didn't perform as well as he has in the past and he didn't put in anywhere near the effort he has in the past. He wasn't 100%.

Ok so it was either his selfishness or poor leadership that let him play….
I personally think he was fit and just thoroughly outplayed in games 2 and 3 by our backrow who were a major cog in this series win.

Yeah well you thought they shouldn't pick Cameron Munster either so maybe you should stop going off what you think you know…

 

[TIGER]

That first 20mins from both NSW starting props was the worst I've ever seen at origin level. They got belted and didn't dish any back in defence. I think the correct expression is, they got owned!

 

[hobbo]

That first 20mins from both NSW starting props was the worst I've ever seen at origin level. They got belted and didn't dish any back in defence. I think the correct expression is, they got owned!

Klemmer playing off the bench had better stats than Woods and Fifita.
Was a piss poor effort from the starting front rowers .

 

[cktiger]

Stryker. Teddy comparing himself to Boyd is an insult!

Yes he is miles behind him too. Someone during the week claimed him to be the best fullback in the world…on 2017 form he should not have even been in the NSW team. Dugan was the correct choice.

Teddy hasn't been that great this year but turn it up he's not miles behind Boyd. It's not hard to look good behind the Bronco's pack.

Tedesco didn't get a chance tonight.
He was telegraphed the ball every time with the QLD outside backs offside all night.
There is no way Boyd is better than him as an attacking fullback.
Slater went ok tonight for a grub having his last hurrah, but Tedesco is the future.

 

[tigerap]

Fatfita had a horrible game, no impact whatsoever, and Woods well I think he forgot to put conditioner in his hair as his mind was elsewhere…..the poor start by both these guys is what lost it for NSW...
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The following should never be in the Blues camp ever again:

Daley
Hayne
Dugan
Ferguson
Pearce
Maloney

 

[tigerap]

Something that i feel needs to be said that few have mentioned concerns Boyd Cordner.
I think he was poor game 2 and just terrible tonight. Has the captaincy negatively affected his game? On form he doesnt make my side.

I don't think it's the captaincy, his form has been down all year and he was clearly playing injured tonight. The braver decision as captain would have been to not play given he must have known he was well off being 100%.

30,000 cold hard ones suggested he was always going to declare himself fit despite the truth

 

[upthetigers]

Fatfita had a horrible game, no impact whatsoever

Yep, a MOM performance in Game 1 but when you look at the series as a whole he was one of the Blues worst. It's a funny game Rugby League.

 

[Tim Sheens]

Not long finished watching and it was a cow of a game. Middle definitely got owned at the start which resulted in really poor completion and allowed Cammy to dictate terms from then on. QLD should have won in a canter, but also blew many opportunities.

 

[shane2801]

James Maloney is such a sore loser LMAO what a tard.

You expect him to be having a chuckle?
He blamed the team - I blame some poor selections and refs who are once again were swayed towards QLD .

He never gives credit to his opposition. Poor loser and insufferable sook…just like you :smiley:

Why would he ?
He hates them with good reason… same as me.

Your salty tears taste sooooo good CKTiger.

 

[tigerap]

If Brooks is smart he should see tonight's loss as his window of opportunity to SOO for 2018 and beyond… The Pearce And Maloney show is over for good at this level, Brooks should start 2018 playing out of his skin and put himself into SOO calculations

 

[shane2801]

Proud that my mighty Maroons have won another series. I never get bored of it. Iv'e said it before that anyone that blames referees on a loss has absolutely nothing as a human or is 10 years old.

I do feel that Daley should be given another chance if he wants it though. Sure he is 1 from 5 but tell me who else would have done better against this brilliant side? Smith, Thurston, Slater, Cronk are freaks. After tonights effort I believe the mighty QLD are in good hands moving forward…..

 

[stryker]

Their medical staff told them you drooling idiot.

…all they can say is what they see in scans and the results of any physical tests, it doesn't actually tell them whether he's just pushing through because he wants to play. The best indicator was to watch how he handled the origin intensity. He didn't handle it. He didn't perform as well as he has in the past and he didn't put in anywhere near the effort he has in the past. He wasn't 100%.

Ok so it was either his selfishness or poor leadership that let him play….
I personally think he was fit and just thoroughly outplayed in games 2 and 3 by our backrow who were a major cog in this series win.

Yeah well you thought they shouldn't pick Cameron Munster either so maybe you should stop going off what you think you know…

Wouldnt, not shouldnt. Go back in that thread. I wanted him off the bench game 2\. Wrong again sister, but keep trying.

 

[stryker]

Stryker. Teddy comparing himself to Boyd is an insult!

Yes he is miles behind him too. Someone during the week claimed him to be the best fullback in the world…on 2017 form he should not have even been in the NSW team. Dugan was the correct choice.

Teddy hasn't been that great this year but turn it up he's not miles behind Boyd. It's not hard to look good behind the Bronco's pack.

Tedesco didn't get a chance tonight.
He was telegraphed the ball every time with the QLD outside backs offside all night.
There is no way Boyd is better than him as an attacking fullback.
Slater went ok tonight for a grub having his last hurrah, but Tedesco is the future.

Rubbish he had ample chances.
Boyd and Slater are footballers. Teddy is a selfish showpony like Hayne. They are head and shoulders above him talent wise.

 

[stryker]

If Brooks is smart he should see tonight's loss as his window of opportunity to SOO for 2018 and beyond… The Pearce And Maloney show is over for good at this level, Brooks should start 2018 playing out of his skin and put himself into SOO calculations

Brooks will be lucky to be in first grade next year. I think he should concentrate on that.

 

[Needaname]

If Brooks is smart he should see tonight's loss as his window of opportunity to SOO for 2018 and beyond… The Pearce And Maloney show is over for good at this level, Brooks should start 2018 playing out of his skin and put himself into SOO calculations

I know a lot of people will not agree with you or this but realistically Brooks or Moses are actually the best hope for future NSW. No other halves in NSW are as instinctive as the pair. Not even Cleary.
I think our future halves saviour is still playing Harold Matts sitting there reflecting on Joeys words from tonight.
Maybe not even that old.

 

[Needaname]

I should add potentially, in current form Moses is alot closer

 

[Byron_Bay_Fan]

Why didn't anyone mention the almost useless hooker. Yes Peats is terrific in defence but that is only half the game. It was all so predictable, I can't remember one run. I thought we went better when Bird was DH, at least he made on good run close to the try line. Of course my first grade footie mate stated someone else is better but I won't name names.

 

[Tigerdave]

Overall, that game was a little boring, the Blues were awful, especially the pigs. So over Pearce at half as well.

 

[innsaneink]

That first 20mins from both NSW starting props was the worst I've ever seen at origin level. They got belted and didn't dish any back in defence. I think the correct expression is, they got owned!

Woods was soft and fifita went sideways. Someone needs to make an animated gif of Woods getting put on his arse the one time he tried to muscle up. People have raved about him for years but fact is his defence has always been pathetic… Standing still as Wallace scored.. Should be his last blue jersey... Klemmer and alphabet bloke went better which is really saying something
Congrats QLD.... A near perfect display

 

[Spud_Murphy]

Why didn't anyone mention the almost useless hooker. Yes Peats is terrific in defence but that is only half the game. It was all so predictable, I can't remember one run. I thought we went better when Bird was DH, at least he made on good run close to the try line. Of course my first grade footie mate stated someone else is better but I won't name names.

You need to change your record as well, the same old song is just plain boring, but in this case I agree with you, Peats has zero creativity out of dummy half, was he even playing? Compare that to Smith, who virtually ran the show - we need someone much better in the 9 and no I don't mean Robbie!