State of Origin, game 1

[A Country Member]

And now Spencer is hurt.
It's that stupid "post contact metres" nonsense...strain everything, stretch everything, risk everything...knee injury, leg injury etc.
It's crazy too.

If only he wasn’t so big, they’d just push him over earlier

[mightyrooster]

QLD playing for penalties. Walsh staying down. Soft

Interesting that he passed his HIA after apparently being out cold for 30 seconds.

[BraveTheWorld]

Don’t think Joey should have been sent. He’s a foot taller than Walsh, and Walsh was slipping. Few additional circumstances that leave me thinking it should’ve been a bin.

Hynes does not belong here - at least not yet. He’s on a bit of a hiding to nothing with 12-13, but his general kicking has been ordinary, missed a few tackles, gave away a 7-tackle set. Doesn’t look likely at all. Moses to come straight in for that spot.

[redstarforever]

had a good buzz before the game just felt like the blues would pull off a epic high scoring game then the send off ffs

[Danish]

Those that support that Suaalii hit are kidding.

It was high, deliberate & nasty.

He never deserved Origin selection in the first place, especially at centre.

Now the Roosters pay the price for his recklessness. FFS.

I’m gonna go ahead and assume you are young, because hits like that are what MADE origin.

Turning a blind eye to people smashing each other was an origin tradition until a few pansies clutched their pearls over Gallen landing a flurry on Nate Myles. The entire concept would not exist without the violence that birthed it

[Crab]

IMO people really should start voting with their feet and not watching Origin. I get why some players (e.g. Radley) boycott it.

This is true . It's the first time in my life I no longer care . It's just a smoke up your arse event to the cane toads . Ive Had enough and rhe blatant leg ups have taken its toll . Half time is as much as this Rooster can bear . Enjoy your I'll gotten gains Queersland it's all yours and nobody gives a flying **** !

[zac]

if suaalii stays in union he might become a rugby league trivial pursuit question for the shortest origin career. whatever suspension he gets he would have got the same suspension if it had happened in the last minute. doesn't seem right that the 73 mins he misses in this game doesn't count.
not looking good for the blues and the only way you can see them winning is if qld get a bloke sent off. either way just need to hang in there and build spirit for the rest of the series.

[A Country Member]

Maguire’s half time speech to the players is to inform them he’s taking the Parra job, effective immediately. Good luck guys

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Have a theory about playing 12 on 13. Reckon its more psychological than anything. There should be enough "fat" with 12 players on the field to soak it up. Very different to say playing Touch one down, 5 against 6 is goneskies.

The trick is to get at least 50 % possession and give yourself a chance. Otherwise it can blow out. Have NSW got the attacking combos to score enough points though...

[redstarforever]

finally fatty man's up and says how it is on the tackle

[Lydon]

Wow,just saw Nate Myles having words with Suaalii as he was coming off the field,what a classless fool!

[SupermanSupportsEasts4Eva]

NSW 24 play the balls in qld 20. Haven't converted their chances. What's Hynes and Luai doing?

[Marce]

It looks like watching the Bledisloe Cup. The Maroons are the f*cking All Blacks lol

[Crab]

It’s all part of Vlandys move to get Reece into Hollywood. He been working on his acting to go with the singing and dancing. Quadruple threat.

He'll be the 3rd Minogue sister, lol

[Eggspert]

What a debacle.

Should of been Latrell centre, Suaalii wing (if Madge had to have him in) & Lomax out.

Also what a great call to have no bench backline replacement.