State of Origin Games 1, 2 & 3

The Opening Game in 2 days time will be game #100

Fitting, it will be played in the Cauldron that is Lang Park

Show your passion, support your state.

It's Mate against Mate

Bring it On !

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New South Wales Blues team for State of Origin 2014 Game 1:
1. Jarryd Hayne, 2. Brett Morris, 3. Josh Morris, 4. Michael Jennings 5. Daniel Tupou, 6. Josh Reynolds, 7. Trent Hodkinson, 8. Aaron Woods, 9. Robbie Farah, 10. James Tamou, 11. Ryan Hoffman, 12. Beau Scott, 13. Paul Gallen, 14. Trent Merrin, 15. Anthony Watmough, 16. Luke Lewis, 17. Tony Williams

There were a few legitimate surprises, with coach Laurie Daley moving away from his favoured halves pairing of 2013. There is no loyalty policy in play in the Blues camp this year – but a mix of form players and strong past performers being picked.

This NSW team is a strong one, despite injuries and off-field issues, but whether it’s enough to finally end the Blues drought in the inter-state classic remains to be seen.

Queensland Maroons team for State of Origin 2014 Game 1:
1. Billy Slater, 2. Darius Boyd, 3. Greg Inglis, 4. Justin Hodges, 5. Brent Tate, 6. Johnathan Thurston, 7. Cooper Cronk, 8. Matt Scott, 9. Cameron Smith, 10. Nate Myles, 11. Chris McQueen, 12 Matt Gillett, 13 Corey Parker, 14. Daly Cherry-Evans, 15. Ben Te’o 16. Josh Papalii, 17. Aidan Guerra 18. Will Chambers, 19. Jake Friend

Credit

The QLD'ers will be dusting off their dolls from last year ...

Well done NSW ... a deserved victory ...

Go you Blues!

Final score 12/8 to NSW.

Cronk broke his arm.

http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8851932

Final score 12/8 to NSW.

Cronk broke his arm.

http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8851932

That was a turning point ... undoubtedly.

But NSW's defence won it for them.

A great battle and a fair result.

Difficult for a QLD'er to admit!

ORIGIN II tonight.

Played in Sydney.

Weather good.

NSW warm Favourites.

QLD always favourite in my Heart ...

NSW win game two 6/4 and regain the the state of origin trophy

I really enjoyed watching that.

Disapointed with the ref's decision that the NSW player didn't touch the ball (which the replay clearly showed he did) before it went beyond the in-goal touch line from QLD's kick-off late in the 2nd half and denied QLD a late attacking opportunity.

That said ... well done NSW, victors in a gritty contest.

David that touch didn't bother me

Go the Blues

Although a dead rubber, third game will be good.

Just a Heads Up ... 3^rd State of Origin Game tonight/this afternoon.

To a Queenslander ... it's just as important as Games 1 & 2 ...