Origin Game 1: NSW vs QLD 2013

[DIEHARD]

NEW SOUTH WALES vs QUEENSLAND
State of Origin - Game 1


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Wed 5 Jun 2013 8:00pm - ANZ Stadium, NSW

[DIEHARD]

Seening as Ive been on a match thread spree, I thought I'd kick off the Origin thread now.

[Titanic]

The only Origin spree is Queensland's ... and our unprecedented octadic series win.

[Smakked]

This year will be Blue, QLD are to old now :P /flamesuiton/

[shamus]

The only Origin spree is Queensland's ... and our unprecedented octadic series win.

Had to pull out the Funk and Wagnalls once again for you Titanic..:D

I knew oct meant 8 but adic... well I thought you were referring to a well, um, someone from Nth of the NSW border :p


This year will be Blue, QLD are to old now :P /flamesuiton/

What Smakked says.......(How big is that suit?) Coz I think I may need to jump in with you. :ugh:

[Titanic]

I knew oct meant 8 but adic... well I thought you were referring to a well, um, someone from Nth of the NSW border

Yes, a fair observation, we all have huge ones this side of the border ... but then to have 8? It could only happen to a New South Welshman, as they truly couldn't be that silly from just pulling one ;)

[shamus]

Yes, a fair observation, we all have huge ones this side of the border ... but then to have 8? It could only happen to a New South Welshman, as they truly couldn't be that silly from just pulling one ;)

Touche..:salute:

[DIEHARD]

May be game 2, but my brother has come through and got me a ticket.

I notice that this year, along with the NRL Members window (Which is great, reward the regular supporters), that nearly all the lower bowl at Lang Park is now stadium members and corporates.

[Smakked]

SO it looks like NSW wont have a hope in hell , Daley said lastnight who he has in mind and is going to pick Guys with no form WTF, ****in clueless.


Well Done QLD 8 series straight.

[DIEHARD]

One month!

[Smakked]

Not expecting the Blues to win unfortunately, due to selections that are going to be made. Must be using Carty for selections i think.

[DIEHARD]

If Gallen is out. Not sure if that is likely. Will Gidley be captain? Or Bird?

[Julius Sezer]

Bird i reckon

[DIEHARD]

Bird i reckon

Yea should be Bird.

[gotitans101_]

Robbie Farah.

[TITAN PETE]

Daley would be crazy no to pick Bird as Captain , look at his form week in week out playing with the C next to his name.

[Steve]

I was working on my dream team and I wondered, what would happen if you picked origin teams based on the stats? Some very different looking sides it seems.

QLD
1. Slater 39.25
2. Norman 33.8
3. Inglis 50.25
4. Hodges 45
5. Hoffman 33.8
6. Cronk 49.38
7. Cherry-Evans 60.50
8. Hannant 51.75
9. Smith 65.38
10. Lawrence 48.75
11. Parker 57.62
12. Gillett 48.12
13. Myles 43.38

Score: 626.98

I originally had Inglis at fullback, but Qld is light on in the centres.

NSW
1. Hayne 41.38
2. Gordon 38.88
3. Jennings 47.25
4. Idris 40.25
5. Taufua 37.12
6. Sutton 50.38
7. Maloney 52.62
8. Fifita 56.88
9. Farah 68.00
10. Woods 55.00
11. Watmough 56.25
12. Fensom 55.00
13. Gallen 47.00

Score: 657.01

Personally i'd have Sutton on the bench for his utility value, but I didn't bother with benches. Scores are skewed by goal kickers too, but I thought it would be interesting to look at the stats. Now if only NSW can take that dream team advantage onto the field!

[DIEHARD]

Sutton is a fantastic utility.

[Julius Sezer]

Sutton > Gidley

[shamus]

Never can work out this dream team stuff and tbh couldn't be bothered trying. That's just me though.

Birdy it seems didn't make the cut.....I would be interested to know how much/little he missed out by? :D

[Steve]

Never can work out this dream team stuff and tbh couldn't be bothered trying. That's just me though.

Birdy it seems didn't make the cut.....I would be interested to know how much/little he missed out by? :D

Well, it's based purely on stats. Goals, tries, metres run, metres kicked, tackles made, line breaks, etc. On the other hand, you can lose points for missed tackles, penalties, etc. I was interested in seeing what would happen if you picked purely on form. Obviously there's a lot of factors not taken into account, but I reckon you'd still get a great game out of those teams.

As for Bird, he averages 37.75. 18th overall for backrowers. If I'd included a bench, he probably still wouldn't have gotten a look in!

[C-Whiz]

NSW team leaked by Daily Telegraph.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/laurie-daley-selects-debutants-james-maloney-blake-ferguson-and-andrew-fifita-for-origin-i/story-fni3fqyo-1226650215786

I can't see them winning the series with this rabble. :D ;)

[C-Whiz]

I was working on my dream team and I wondered, what would happen if you picked origin teams based on the stats? Some very different looking sides it seems.

QLD
1. Slater 39.25
2. Norman 33.8
3. Inglis 50.25
4. Hodges 45
5. Hoffman 33.8
6. Cronk 49.38
7. Cherry-Evans 60.50
8. Hannant 51.75
9. Smith 65.38
10. Lawrence 48.75
11. Parker 57.62
12. Gillett 48.12
13. Myles 43.38

Score: 626.98

I originally had Inglis at fullback, but Qld is light on in the centres.

NSW
1. Hayne 41.38
2. Gordon 38.88
3. Jennings 47.25
4. Idris 40.25
5. Taufua 37.12
6. Sutton 50.38
7. Maloney 52.62
8. Fifita 56.88
9. Farah 68.00
10. Woods 55.00
11. Watmough 56.25
12. Fensom 55.00
13. Gallen 47.00

Score: 657.01

Personally i'd have Sutton on the bench for his utility value, but I didn't bother with benches. Scores are skewed by goal kickers too, but I thought it would be interesting to look at the stats. Now if only NSW can take that dream team advantage onto the field!
Thats quite an interesting read Steve. :thumbsup:

**edit** And I have just made enough money in my DT to buy Maloney into the team, and now he's playing Origin. I guess it was always going to happen, but i thought they might have gone with Carney tbh.

[Smakked]

SO the team has been leaked supposedly for NSW, looking at it , i don't expect a win this year NFI.

[TITAN PETE]

1.Hayne
2. Ferguson
3. Jennings
4. Morris
5. Morris
6. Maloney
7. Pearce
8. Gallen
9. Farah
10. Tamou
11. Lewis
12. Hoffman :laugh:
13. Bird

14. Gildey :boo:
15. Watmough
16. Merrimac
17. Fifita

Take out Hoffman & Gidley I would be happier

[TITAN PETE]

1.Hayne
2. Ferguson
3. Jennings
4. Morris
5. Morris
6. Maloney
7. Pearce
8. Gallen
9. Farah
10. Tamou
11. Lewis
12. Hoffman :laugh:
13. Bird

14. Gildey :boo:
15. Watmough
16. Merrimac
17. Fifita

Take out Hoffman & Gidley I would be happier


Glad to see Maloney & Fifita get picked on form :thumbsup:

[Julius Sezer]

Carney should be halfback. He can play there.

[TITAN PETE]

Boyd named by Queensland for Origin I


AAP
Mon 27th May,

Darius Boyd has been included in Queensland's 19-man squad for State of Origin I despite injury concerns
Injury concern Darius Boyd has been named in an extended Queensland squad for next week's State of Origin series opener in Sydney.

Melbourne's Justin O'Neill had looked set to be placed on standby for Boyd (ankle) however Maroons selectors included the Newcastle winger in a 19-strong squad in Brisbane on Monday night.

Manly halfback Daly Cherry-Evans has been injected into the squad in case he has to cover for pivot Johnathan Thurston whose partner is expecting their first child on June 5 - game day.

And Canberra enforcer Josh Papalii - once in New Zealand's sights - has also been added on an extended interchange.

Boyd had not been expected to run out in the opening game in Sydney next Wednesday night after injuring his ankle on Sunday.

O'Neill, 22, - who recently returned from a broken jaw - had been the hot tip to replace Boyd after attending Queensland Emerging Origin camps under Wayne Bennett and making his Indigenous All Stars debut this year.

Papalii and Cherry-Evans let the cat out of the bag about their selection when they were seen arriving at Brisbane airport earlier on Monday.

It appeared to end a tug of war between Queensland and New Zealand that erupted last year over Papalii.

Papalii had signed a letter of intent to play for New Zealand in 2011 - the same year he ran out as a 2011 Junior Kiwi.

However, he changed his tune late last year saying he felt a greater allegiance to Queensland after moving to Brisbane's southside at the age of six.

Maroons selectors caught a break from the NRL match review committee (MRC) on Monday.

Halfback Cooper Cronk and forward David Shillington were both placed on report last weekend but were cleared to play against NSW after escaping sanction from the MRC.

Cronk was placed on report for a lifting tackle on Sydney Roosters winger Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in Melbourne's 26-18 win at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

Shillington was penalised for a high shot on Manly's Steve Matai in Canberra's loss at Brookvale on the same night.

Another prickly issue was Ben Te'o's selection.

A question mark hovered over the South Sydney utility forward after an NRL probe was launched into assault allegations against him by a 22-year-old woman.

However, Te'o was named on an interchange bench also featuring Broncos duo Matt Gillett and Corey Parker as well as debutant, South Sydney forward Chris McQueen.

Jerseys were presented on Monday night by members of the 1959 Queensland team - the last Maroons outfit to win an interstate series before the Origin concept began in 1980.

Queensland's team for opening State Of Origin game in Sydney:

Billy Slater, Darius Boyd, Greg Inglis, Justin Hodges, Brent Tate, Johnathan Thurston, Cooper Cronk, Matt Scott, Cameron Smith (capt), Dave Shillington, Nate Myles, Sam Thaiday, Ashley Harrison. Interchange: Ben Te'o, Matt Gillett, Corey Parker, Chris McQueen. 18th and 19th men: Daly Cherry-Evans, Josh Papalii.

[Smakked]

Gidley is oUt , ****in Awesome, most overrated player in the NRL

[TITAN PETE]

Gidley is oUt , ****in Awesome, most overrated player in the NRL

Yes Yes Yes

[Rage]

Rumours are that Sutton will come in for Gidley

[gotitans101_]

Damn I hope not. Need Sutton to play at club level this week for my Supercoach team!

[Steve]

Rumours are that Sutton will come in for Gidley

Sutton and Reynolds are both in the squad now.

[DIEHARD]

I'm really getting keyed up for this match.

[Smakked]

Sutton and Reynolds are both in the squad now.

Awesome picks, should have went they way first

[DIEHARD]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/923083_10200775193476019_286093857_n.jpg

[DIEHARD]

Wow DCE has a really long neck!

[DIEHARD]

Reynolds in. I thought Sutton may have gotten there. But there we go.

[Smakked]

Reynolds fits the bill, He is one of the most passionate and aggressive players around, he will rip in if given a chance.

I am pumped for this series.

GO BLUES!

[DIEHARD]

I think it is amateur to have treated both players like this. Turned into a circus.

[Rage]

^ Yeah, especially with the announcement that Sutton made the team, only to be retracted 5 minutes later.

Still, can't wait for this game! Here we go again trying to finally end that damn Maroons run...

[Chaos]

I'm really looking forward to Wednesday night!

NSW have got a strong side right across the field...I think the quality of their players are all on the same level.

QLD, on the other hand, are very mixed...I'd say we have the 5 best players on the paddock...Smith, Slater, Inglis, Scott and Thurston.
But we also have two of the weakest players on the field...some may say you are only as good as your weakest player but I'm pretty sure our top 5 will outway the fill-ins.

I'm disappointed Papalii didn't get a run, instead of the Turtle (Parker)

[Smakked]

Im expecting a close game , 2 points either way

[Toads]

32-4 in Maroons favour..

Idris, Kelly, Sezer.. 2 of that 3 will be called up for Round 2 to fill the void of the Blues huge injury toll from Round 1. :p

[isaiah]

I'm really looking forward to Wednesday night!

NSW have got a strong side right across the field...I think the quality of their players are all on the same level.

QLD, on the other hand, are very mixed...I'd say we have the 5 best players on the paddock...Smith, Slater, Inglis, Scott and Thurston.
But we also have two of the weakest players on the field...some may say you are only as good as your weakest player but I'm pretty sure our top 5 will outway the fill-ins.

I'm disappointed Papalii didn't get a run, instead of the Turtle (Parker)
parker to start, myles to the bench, mark my words!

[Chaos]

parker to start, myles to the bench, mark my words!

If you want to slow the ruck down while in possession...give Parker more minutes.
I always feel sorry for the guys running the next play after stat man takes the ball forward.

[Titanic]

Parker, Harrison and Gillett are all way too similar in style ... Taylor and Papali should be in after the NSWailers sneak a narrow win in game one ... Qld to then take the series 2-1 after which the competition will have to change its name to State of Queensland because we own it :)

[Chaos]

Parker, Harrison and Gillett are all way too similar in style

Please don't ever put Gillett in the same class as Parker.
Gilletts decision making as a back rower is the best the the comp...I really struggle to see how the Broncos can get a win without him and Hodges.
Most positional advantage the Broncos get is from the back of a defensive play by Gillett....without these plays, Prince will have limited attacking opportunities.

[Titanic]

Don't disagree with that in regard to the Broncos, however, at Origin level collectively they fall a long way short of what's required ... one of them no problems but three is underwhelming, imho.

[DIEHARD]

I hope my dreams are not crushed tomorrow night and the Maroons get the series off with a win.

[TITAN PETE]

I hope my dreams are not crushed tomorrow night and the Maroons get the series off with a win.

I hope u are struggling to breath with 5 minutes to go :D

[DIEHARD]

I hope u are struggling to breath with 5 minutes to go :D

That'd be new, that's traditionally what you do.

[Steve]

Sitting at the computer working on an assignment, tv on next to me. Muted the volume, because if I hear Tom Waterhouse's smarmy voice I'm gonna put a brick through the TV. ABC call through the computer!

That pre match entertainment.
Well.

I'm assuming they went to a few bars around Oxford street and got one of the floor shows.

[DIEHARD]

FFS..........

[DIEHARD]

Gallen is absolute filth. Swinging arm on Myles. Then punches up Myles who didn't have his dukes up. Coward.

[Steve]

Gallen is absolute filth. Swinging arm on Myles. Then punches up Myles who didn't have his dukes up. Coward.

I hate Gallen. So stupid.

[DIEHARD]

Jennings try was tremendous.

[Titan Fanatic]

I hate Gallen. So stupid.

how did he not get 10 minutes for that is beyond me he had swinging arm and threw the first punch

[Toads]

It's pretty clear that the Blues are playing at Origin level, and us Maroons aren't within cooee of it. The boys will have to pull off a miracle just to get back into the game, fortunately Mal might just bring the lads around.

As usual, Gallen making a mug of himself. Not to worry, I'm fairly confident the favour will be returned, in the second..

[Toads]

how did he not get 10 minutes for that is beyond me he had swinging arm and threw the first punch

We had to half expect it. As with International matches, the Refs let a bit more slide than what they do in our national comp. And it should be the same for Origin. :)

[Steve]

Jennings try was tremendous.

It was. Amazing talent!

[DIEHARD]

Hodges ball carrying style terrifies me.

[DIEHARD]

FFS thought Captain Cam was gonna bring home a TRY. :/

[DIEHARD]

Haven't seen much from Slater or Inglis. Tate going well. Unsung hero.

[DIEHARD]

Amazing flick pass by Inglis to set up Boyd.

[Toads]

60 minutes just to see the first bit of brilliance from the Maroons (Hoges, Slater, Tate). Glad to see the set eventually amounted to a try. :)

[DIEHARD]

Bloody Hayne milking. Disgrace.

[Steve]

NSW are really letting them back into the game with a lot of stupid play. Penalties and dropped ball. Need to keep the pressure.

[Steve]

Can't believe Qld aren't penalised for their tackling style.
One player holds the body, another grabs a leg and starts twisting it, another playing wraps his arms around the tackled player's head and twists.

I think that's what Gallen was complaining about after he got penalised for throwing punches.

[TITAN PETE]

Great win Lewis & Bird were awesome , I'm glad JT was playing on one leg tonight, think Scott is not half the player he was last year.

Bring on game 2

[Tamwelg]

Can't believe Qld aren't penalised for their tackling style.
One player holds the body, another grabs a leg and starts twisting it, another playing wraps his arms around the tackled player's head and twists.

I think that's what Gallen was complaining about after he got penalised for throwing punches.

**** off

[Tamwelg]

Great win Lewis & Bird were awesome , I'm glad JT was playing on one leg tonight, think Scott is not half the player he was last year.

Bring on game 2

Agreed.

NSW played the best they can and only just got over a QLD side that played the worst they have in 8 years.

[Titanic]

Enough about Gallen, the piss-poor retaliation from our pop-gun forwards told the story. Gillett, Parker and Harrison bring nothing at this level. McQueen showed a bit and Teo but Papali or some strike off the bench is imperative.

[Tamwelg]

Enough about Gallen, the piss-poor retaliation from our pop-gun forwards told the story. Gillett, Parker and Harrison bring nothing at this level. McQueen showed a bit and Teo but Papali or some strike off the bench is imperative.

Yep. We got no mongrel out there. Gallen did not wear one on the chin at all. WTF.

[gotitans101_]

Didn't think Parker was too bad really. Agree about Gillett and Harrison though. Gillett is only there because he's a Bronco, it's that simple. Thought Shillo was terrible too. At least we'll have Hannant back for next game, and hopefully Papalli gets a shot too.

[TITAN PETE]

Reynolds played well :rolleyes:

Not a bad way to pick up $30k though

[Titanic]

Quoting somebody else "he gets 30k and doesn't even have to fork out to wash his jersey".

[Chaos]

NSW dominated the game and the fight...@#$% that sucks!

Dear Mal,

I know what your thinking...we were way too bunched and our plan to go up the middle corridor didn't work at all.

yeah yeah...you thought Inglis would be marked so you decided to use the kick for Boyd...your now thinking..Inglis needs the ball in his hands...good idea!

Harrison wasn't up to the quality...bring in Papalii...we need size and aggression.
Cronk runs the ball too many times for our backline to shine and his combo with Slater isn't working...bring in Cherry-Evens to see our great backline fire.

We need to spread the ball early in our sets with some block work to work our centres into the game...playing the Melbourne game up the middle just didn't work....we were one out and totally dominated.

Do you know why Gallon smacked Myles?...we didn't have a fighter in the forwards to back Myles up...our scrappers are in the backline
Bring in Papalii.

Oh yeah...I know your going to give Gillett and Teo more time on the field...I just know it

[DavidBouveng]

yeah parker added some offloads and gillett was good too, but its one or the other imo.

as for no fight from us, as well as letting gallen get away with it, when fifita smashed slater, no one got in his face.... we showed them we werent quite up for the fight.

also ashley klein was a joke. i dont want to whinge about refs when we lost, i think he effed up both ways, but he was not good, lets leave it at that.

[Chaos]

yeah parker added some offloads and gillett was good too, but its one or the other imo.

Yeah...Parker had a go and made some ground but he needs to offload the ball instead of landing on his back...plays the ball just too slow.

[shamus]

Yeah...Parker had a go and made some ground but he needs to offload the ball instead of landing on his back...plays the ball just too slow.

I am a Blue and I was worrried coz of Parker's ability to offload. I thought he did exactly that. The very first time he touched the ball he got rid of it and without looking at replays I am pretty sure he did it another 3 or so times. Blues I am sure were made aware of this pre game and had him covered most times. So I reckin IMO he did OK.

Now Thurston....he should not have been out there. Was it an ego thing...24 games straight or something? the only one to do it?..or was he only one to have played in every Qld game since their winning streak? Can't remember but it tis one or ta other..

I ain't starting nothing. Just commenting is all......

[gotitans101_]

Yeah dunno what the go was with Thurston, I did hear he had the flu but I don't know if there's any truth to that. Confident he'll bounce back in game 2 though.

How this didn't get 10 in the bin I'll never know:

http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2013/06/05/1226658/107413-gallen.gif

[Toads]

Not sure why Gallen thought he'd try 'n sort out Myles by belting him around the melon. I tend think it'd be a bit like trying to punch out a Besser Brick. Only thing Gallen would've got out of it is busted knuckles..

[Steve]

Gallen played pretty well, when he wasn't being an idiot. My opinion of him is much the same as my opinion of Bird. A grub who costs the team more than they give. A captain shouldn't be throwing punches and giving away stupid penalties.

Lewis was sensational. Probably the best game I've ever seen him played. Well deserved man of the match.

In awe of Jennings' try. Brilliant stuff. You just can't defend against that sort of thing.

Over all, NSW played brilliantly. In the second half they relaxed too much and gave Qld a sniff, lots of stupid penalties and dropped balls, but for the majority of the game the defence was rock solid.

They weren't the halves I would have picked, but they did well.

Queensland appeared to not have a forward pack. The only time they looked dangerous was when the backs ran the ball, but even then they were well contained.

Game 2, NSW needs to keep the intensity up for 80 minutes and keep Qld to 0.

[DIEHARD]

Two tries to one. Maroons were unmotivated, underdone and ambushed. Blues didnt score in the 2nd half but hit the gears later on when Inglis, Thurston, Slater and Hodges came into the game.

Thurston probably shouldnt have played, but he gave it his all late in the game.

Hard to believe the dynasty could be all over in a few weeks.

But Im confident at Lang Park.

[DIEHARD]

Gallen should have been binned.

Cant believe he will only get 1-2 weeks!

[Smakked]

Good win by the Blues.
Overall pretty good performance, like some have said QLD lacked aggression and had no forward momentum, Lewis Deserved MOM, best for QLD was Hodges, that guy has the best runs out of dummy half. Gallens punches almost looked like acting they were not full on punches, but he should of got 10 , but it is what it is. QLD kicking game was way of, worst i have seen in recent years, i think you need to replace Boyd he offers nothing neither does Harrison anymore.

[Tamwelg]

Good win by the Blues.
Overall pretty good performance, like some have said QLD lacked aggression and had no forward momentum, Lewis Deserved MOM, best for QLD was Hodges, that guy has the best runs out of dummy half. Gallens punches almost looked like acting they were not full on punches, but he should of got 10 , but it is what it is. QLD kicking game was way of, worst i have seen in recent years, i think you need to replace Boyd he offers nothing neither does Harrison anymore.

Yep. Parker to wear 13 for Harrison and add Papalli to bench. Replace Boyd with..... I don't thin O'Neil is the answer there Edrick Lee? Ben Hannant should be back for either McQueen or Gillet.

[Titanic]

I think McQueen looks like he has it in him but not convinced yet. Hannant will come in and I would be adding Papali and perhaps the new version of Taylor plus if Thurston is carrying something then DCE is waiting. I don't think we were terrible but we just didn't have any "go forward" and Lewis was outstanding. I'm no fan of Boyd but he is safe under the high ball and offers at least as much as anybody else in that position.

[Chaos]

[QUOTE=shamus;325378]I am a Blue and I was worrried coz of Parker's ability to offload. I thought he did exactly that. The very first time he touched the ball he got rid of it and without looking at replays I am pretty sure he did it another 3 or so times. Blues I am sure were made aware of this pre game and had him covered most times. So I reckin IMO he did OK.QUOTE]

I agree with you...I think Parker has a great ability to off-load because he can spin and back into the defence...he did it well in the origin...he needs support with him.
His problem is...when he decides to hold on to it, he needs to twist back onto his knees and elbows...not land on his back like a turtle.

[Chaos]

Two tries to one. Maroons were unmotivated, underdone and ambushed. .

AMBUSHED is the right word...they saw us coming

[teke]

Parker, Harrison and Gillett are all way too similar in style ... Taylor and Papali should be in after the NSWailers sneak a narrow win in game one ... Qld to then take the series 2-1 after which the competition will have to change its name to State of Queensland because we own it :)i agree with the three blokes named. I'd be putting papalli and Taylor in, get the ex factor barba in now and everything will turn back to normal...domination

[gotitans101_]

Barba hasn't been the same since he returned for the Dogs though - not sure he's ready for Origin?

[teke]

I'd have him over Tate any day of the week

[thelwall]

queensland are aging everyone knows it ... gallen shouldnt of been binned its origin for gods sake if it was myles hitting gallen everyone would of been cheering dont be one sided... also if nsw could of held the ball and stopped giving stupid penalty's away it would of been 18+

[gotitans101_]

I'd have him over Tate any day of the week

Yeah Tate is waaaaay past it. It's time to blood a few younger players.

[Toads]

For the record, thelwall. I bleed Maroon 'n I have no qualms about Gallen letting a few loose on Myles, it reminds me of days gone by when a footy match pretty well consisted of a Blu or two..

Though it is kinda odd that Gallen blew up about it. It's no secret that Myles leads with his melon a lot of the time, he should've been well aware of that considering how many times they've played against each other. :laugh:

[Titanic]

Gallen is a old timer ... he knows if you smack someone in front of the cameras on rugby league's biggest stage you'd better have a good defence and he had his excuse down pat ... what we saw was a premeditated job combined with 6 months of banned substance-using innuendo coming to the surface ... although in his case it's more than innuendo.

[DIEHARD]

Maroons definitely need more X factor.

[Steve]

Maroons definitely need more X factor.

The Qld backline still has the X factor. What they didn't have was a forward pack laying a foundation. That's where the game was won and lost for mine. Far more dominant forward pack, and without that, the backs can do little.

[DIEHARD]

I thought Tate was ok?

[titanfan1980]

I wasn't upset about the gallen punches (I'm a proud qlder) but I when gallen accused Nate of using his head to head butt people I was a bit shocked, and didn't believe it.. Then one of my nsw mates uploaded a video of Nate literally head butting like at least 8 or 9 people I was like, ooooo those head butts hahaha when your head is that big you gotta use it!

[DavidBouveng]

I thought Tate was ok?

He was strong and is a good defender. I certainly wouldn't be dropping him, but I think he's lost just a touch of pace.

[TITAN PETE]

The Nth Qld connection was the worst 4 players on the park.

[Manly Fan 001]

firstly how are you all hope everybodys over their origin hangover...

I'm here because I'm curious to know how you felt as Titans supporters in regards to Greg Birds pre-origin comments last night in the warm up when he stated categorically " he loved living in QLD but hated Queenslanders " I realize its part of the build up hype but watching it as a Manly fan had he said he loved living on the northern beaches but hated people from Manly we would hate him right back regardless of how good he was.

Seriously Im not having a go just curious is all.

[teke]

He was strong and is a good defender. I certainly wouldn't be dropping him, but I think he's lost just a touch of pace.Just a touch of pace?...he played alright but i think they need more on the wing than him.

He wont get dropped nor should he but I can see Barba really shining in SOO.

PS - GI needs to be fullback :D

[Julius Sezer]

Replace Boyd with.....

William Zillman :thumbsup:

[Julius Sezer]

QLD didn't seem like their forward pack wanted to go forward... Blues forward pack was too mobile for QLD. QLD need Taylor and Papalli.

[teke]

QLD didn't seem like their forward pack wanted to go forward... Blues forward pack was too mobile for QLD. QLD need Taylor and Papalli.I will get really excited if these 2 get a run :D

[DIEHARD]

firstly how are you all hope everybodys over their origin hangover...

I'm here because I'm curious to know how you felt as Titans supporters in regards to Greg Birds pre-origin comments last night in the warm up when he stated categorically " he loved living in QLD but hated Queenslanders " I realize its part of the build up hype but watching it as a Manly fan had he said he loved living on the northern beaches but hated people from Manly we would hate him right back regardless of how good he was.

Seriously Im not having a go just curious is all.

It was a very poor choice of words and didnt go unnoticed by me and other Titans fans. It was for hype but I expect it not to be repeated.

[Toads]

I do believe his opinion (if true, hard to gauge when he said it at the time with a smirk on his face) is a fair statement. Birdy copped a lot of flak from the majority of the Titans Supporters and fellow Qlders when it became evident that he was coming to our Club. It even continued on into his first season with us and a bit beyond.

So with that said, you cant really blame the man for being a bit dark towards us (if true). But at Club level these days. It doesn't appear to be a problem. It seems the majority of us have turned the corner and embraced him as true Titan nowadays. :)

Just widh the bugga would pass it out wide more often than what he does (when he plays for us).. :fist:

[Titanic]

Surely those comments were in the context of the game and by Queenslanders he means the Origin team and their supporters on the night rather than all Queenslanders ... he plays with a few and drinks with a lot.

[Smakked]

firstly how are you all hope everybodys over their origin hangover...

I'm here because I'm curious to know how you felt as Titans supporters in regards to Greg Birds pre-origin comments last night in the warm up when he stated categorically " he loved living in QLD but hated Queenslanders " I realize its part of the build up hype but watching it as a Manly fan had he said he loved living on the northern beaches but hated people from Manly we would hate him right back regardless of how good he was.

Seriously Im not having a go just curious is all.

I understand him completely, i love living here but some not all QLDers are just ****s, as in supporters, especially Broncos supporters. And alot of bandwagoners aswell with the origin, i know alot that SOO id the only game they watch and have no idea whats going on, as in rules or how it is played, but you will get that anywhere when a team is doing well.

[Steve]

firstly how are you all hope everybodys over their origin hangover...

I'm here because I'm curious to know how you felt as Titans supporters in regards to Greg Birds pre-origin comments last night in the warm up when he stated categorically " he loved living in QLD but hated Queenslanders " I realize its part of the build up hype but watching it as a Manly fan had he said he loved living on the northern beaches but hated people from Manly we would hate him right back regardless of how good he was.

Seriously Im not having a go just curious is all.

I've long said, the only thing wrong with Queensland is all the Queenslanders in it! :thumbsup:

[C-Whiz]

NSW played the best they can and only just got over a QLD side that played the worst they have in 8 years.This is pretty much what I am taking away from it.

[Toads]

I've long said, the only thing wrong with Queensland is all the Queenslanders in it! :thumbsup:

You know how to fix that don't you, Steve?

I'm really good at packing bags and chauffeuring people to their nearest Airport. :D

[shamus]

I've long said, the only thing wrong with Queensland is all the Queenslanders in it! :thumbsup:


You know how to fix that don't you, Steve?

I'm really good at packing bags and chauffeuring people to their nearest Airport. :D

Where are you taking all the Qlders to Toads???

I hear NSW is a good place, plenty of room...coz most of us are up here..:D

[Toads]

LOL nah, shamus. :)

I must admit though. I can cop a New South Welshman having a whinge.

But if they're a Mexican from Victoria. That's the line they cop from me straight up and I ask them why are they wasting their time here. Decades of listening "Melbourne's so good because of this, Melbourne's so good because of that, They should do this to Queensland.. 'n so on". it does grate with one after a while..