State of Origin 2026

[hodgo]

Did Moses play , must have missed him

To be fair his kicking game is the only reason we were in the first half but agree he did nothing other then that.

 

[Siberian Kitten]

I was surprised Ivan Cleary rested his star players for a tough match and brought them back for the Tigers. It seemed to me that Cleary wanted a final FU to the Tigers before he retires.

So Riff flogged Tigers. When teams win that big, they relax and go into party mode and use their trick shots rather than graft.

After that game I figured NSW would probably lose Origin 2 because the Penrith crew had such a weak lead up. You don't prepare for the toughest possible game with a walk in the park - you'll come in without that edge needed at the top level.

 

[TigerBurnsy]

Yes this is correct.
I wouldn’t ever pick Moses despite the success he stumbled into.
Luai and Talagi arent the answer though. They are servants.
Strange is your long term 5/8. That kid will be a champion one day.

It’s no surprise the last time we picked a Halves combo who actually competed each other for a whole series Luai and Moses we won the series

 

[Flippedy]

To be fair his kicking game is the only reason we were in the first half but agree he did nothing other then that.

No doubt he is still not fit enough, it was a dumb selection especially since Daley had a ready made replacement in Strange, who showed great qualities in the first game.

 

[Wiz]

How can they advertise Channel 90 as High Definition, the picture is shit.

Go to 9NOW and stream it and the difference in the picture quality is incredible, but everything else is still shit.

At least they are consistent in that respect. 🤣

I thought that was just me! I normally watch the NRL on Kayo because it’s way more clear compared to 90.

 

[Glenji95]

It’s no surprise the last time we picked a Halves combo who actually competed each other for a whole series Luai and Moses we won the series

We also had a decent coach at the time. Daley will cost NSW again like last year. Even if by a miracle he somehow wins game 3 he’s gotta be sacked.

 

[tig_prmz]

No doubt he is still not fit enough, it was a dumb selection especially since Daley had a ready made replacement in Strange, who showed great qualities in the first game.

The fact he took him off with 5 minutes to go to "save him" means Moses will be 6 for next game too

 

[hodgo]

No doubt he is still not fit enough, it was a dumb selection especially since Daley had a ready made replacement in Strange, who showed great qualities in the first game.

And I feel like you take away Cleary's main skill in kicking and organising. Strange is a good foil to both of them

 

[Flippedy]

I thought that was just me! I normally watch the NRL on Kayo because it’s way more clear compared to 90.

Yeah Kayo is much clearer though lately I’ve been getting these periods where the screen would go all blocky and blurry. Usually just lasts for a minute or so before it rights itself again, but it’s getting a bit annoying. It’s been happening regularly throughout a telecast more often lately.

Does anyone else have this issue? Thought it might be something to do with my internet connection because it wasn’t happening when I first got on there at the start of the season.

 

[Tucker]

Mal had a champion qld team it wasn't his coaching, if you think qld were a champion team cause of Mals coaching good luck to you, Mal coached Canberra in the 90s I don't think they made finals, Mals nrl coaching career was on par with his political career bwahahahaaaaaaaa hahahaaaaaaaaaaa

NSW have had several champion quality teams that lost series due to poor preparation and understanding how to manage strong personalities and playing styles. If you can’t quickly mould that into a consistent and cohesive unit, you fail.That’s coaching at this level and Mal proved he was excellent at it.

 

[mtd#2]

I was surprised Ivan Cleary rested his star players for a tough match and brought them back for the Tigers. It seemed to me that Cleary wanted a final FU to the Tigers before he retires.

So Riff flogged Tigers. When teams win that big, they relax and go into party mode and use their trick shots rather than graft.

After that game I figured NSW would probably lose Origin 2 because the Penrith crew had such a weak lead up. You don't prepare for the toughest possible game with a walk in the park - you'll come in without that edge needed at the top level.

Ivan has a few more chances to stick it to us. That wont be the last.

 

[426Tlgerland]

Next game team
FB - Edwards
wing - marky Mark
Centre Crighton
Centre - Penrith kid
Wing - Manly dude
Prop - Hass
Hooker - Api
Prop - Barnett
Left Backrow - Angus
Lock - Murray
Right Backrow - manly dude
5/8 - Strange
Half - Cleary
Bench - Letrel - Brayley - Mosses - nasty prop