Yes folks. Live blogging of Origin III will be here on Wednesday night. It will start sometime between 7:30 and 8:00pm with the ceremonial bagging of Ben Ikin.
I wonder if NSW win Ikin be so depressed that he will stop commentating. And with the ceremonial bagging of Ikin live blogging of Origin is back..
Don’t think NSW will be held scoreless this time around but a lot rides on it for NSW. A loss will see many changed next year not the least being the selectors. Though they will likely blame the ref.
QLD win 16-10 in an epic contest. For a while it seemed NSW had the upper hand but they just couldn’t put NSW away. Some magic from Thurston gave Slater a try and broke the deadlock. QLD win the third series in a row.
Thanks for stopping by folks. I’m off to sharpen the pitchfork. The angry mob are going to march on NSW RL headquarters to find Fulton and the rest of the useless selectors.
And does Willy Mason have it in him to realize his pontential. All will start to be revealed in about 15 minutes.
Please oh please get rid of Ikin.
A fairytale ending for Buderus?
Go Gus! Worth a dozen Ikins. So if Bellamy decides not to coach next year then who for NSW? Fittler may make a good choice. I reckon NSW needs an Origin legend regardless of tonight’s result.
Ah, Joey. Clean shaven a presentable as ever.
Gidley and Cross to start for NSW. Stewart and Mason on the bench.
Myles to start for QLD and Crocker on the bench.
Looks like a good crowd in for the game.
God what boring music on 106.5 FM.
Hmmm…a motorised Star Wars AT-AT…some latent geekiness slips through.
Rabs is in the announcers chair so not long now.
QLD on the field. A chorus of boos in the lounge room. Well a couple at least.
GO THE BLUES!
Please be upstanding for the ritual mangling of the national anthem.
Here we go. NSW to kick off.
Pearce…great hit on Price.
What was that anthem? Sounded nothing like ‘Khe San.’
1st minute: Hunt spills the ball and NSW get some good position.
BIFF! A high shot on Cross starts a stoush.
NSW going for goal. Not sure on this. Be better to keep the pressure on QLD.
3rd minute: NSW 2-0
WHAT! Quin drops the ball near the line and Folau scores one of the easiest tries of his career.
5th minute: QLD 4 – 2
6th minute: Thurston misses from out wide. Score remains 4 – 2 to QLD.
10th minute: Quinn redeems himself with a great run from his in goal and gets NSW a penalty.
14th minute: QLD drop the ball and give NSW a chance.
YES! COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRR!
NSW 6 – 4
17th minute: Fitzgibbon makes the conversion and NSW lead 8 – 4
Prince – possible fractured arm
19th minute: Hoffman the idiot gives away a penalty close to the NSW line
21st minute: QLD end an ordinary set of six with catching Hayne in the in goal.
22nd minute: QLD bomb to Quin’s wing and Folau soars through the air, takes the ball and scores. Scores level.
24th minute: Thruston misses again and scores remain level at 8 all
26th minute: Buderus runs up the middle and gets NSW a penalty in very good position. Fitzgibbon to take a shot at goal
28th minute: Fitzgibbon goals and NSW lead 10-8
30th minute: Hayne uses his head tackling Slater and is knocked out
34th minute: NSW seem to have a little more penetration through the ruck. Pearce puts in a great clearing kick.
39th minute: Inglis raids down the NSW left and passes to Boyd but Hunt knocks on with the goal line open.
Halftime: QLD have scored two tries to one but Fitzgibbon’s goal kicking has NSW in the lead 10-8.
The loss of Prince seems to have unsettled the QLDers. NSW looking the better side as the half wore on. But with a 2 point difference, it is still anyone’s game.
40 minutes to Origin glory!
43rd minute: Stacks on the mill in the QLD in goal. Off to the video ref to check on a possible NSW try
44th minute: The crowd boos as QLD recieve a penalty
46th minute: You can’t call it a brain explosion as Gallen seems to lack one. But he gives away a penalty right in front and the scores are level.
Cross uplifted and more biff
49th minute: Myles on report for the tackle on Cross and penalty to NSW
52 minute: Crocker is knocked out by the football of all things.
52nd minute: Mason finally make a good run. NSW almost score from the ensuing kick but knock on
55th minute: Folau romps down the sideline, kicks ahead and Anasta saves a try.
56th minute: With QLD on the attack just metres from the NSW, Thaiday drops the ball and NSW get a break
61st minute: NSW seem to have the upper hand but can’t put QLD away. A gripping contest
BUGGER!
Thurston dummies and ghosts through the line finding Slater backing up who scores. QLD 14 NSW 10
69th minute: Thurston converts and QLD lead 16 – 10
Crowd is 78,750 according to Rabs
75th minute: QLD are hanging on repelling a NSW raid
76th minute: Price charges down a Pearce kick close to his line and then QLD get a penalty. Not looking good for NSW
FORWARD PASS WITH NSW ON ATTACK! It is all over for NSW
Well done Queensland. NSW seemed to have the upper hand for most of the game but could not put the Maroons away. A better NSW side that the previous two but some questions remain over the forwards. Gallen’s limitations were revealed. Mason turned in a solid performance but far from the career defining display that was expected.
QLD win their third series in a row. See you all here next year.
155 responses so far ↓
rod // Jul 2, 2008 at 7:00 pm
the maroons will eat the blues
Shaun // Jul 2, 2008 at 7:44 pm
That may be the case but I’d expect the forwards to be gristly.
gilmae // Jul 2, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Fitzgibbon might be, but Mason will be like kobe beef and Gallen…well I am led to believe grubs are soft and slimy
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Qld to win and big wanker masons last game for nsw. all talk no show big willie
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 7:52 pm
shaun be gentle on ben . it,s not his fault
Shaun // Jul 2, 2008 at 7:55 pm
Sorry redtoad, Ikin just annoys me. If he was down here for the Pope on Ice Spectacular next week I could get him arrested for being annoying.
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:10 pm
bellamy looks worried
gilmae // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:11 pm
That’s right. Gus is easily dozens times as annoying as Ben Ikin.
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:12 pm
your little 1/2 back pearce is out of his league,
mmm nice lungs on the singer
gilmae // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:12 pm
Jebus, the players might get a bit distracted by her
phil@vvb // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Our home is gaaaaht by sea.
Shoot her.
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:14 pm
mitchell Pierce in early
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:14 pm
nice tits no voice
wpd // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Gee Jasmin was a hoot. All class. Not
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:15 pm
whoo hoo
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:15 pm
A blue !!!
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:16 pm
o good the press now have something to talk about
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:17 pm
granny hit grandpa harder
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:17 pm
Trusty Fitz
wpd // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:18 pm
An absolute crap penalty.
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:19 pm
NONONONONNOONO
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Bloody Quin
wpd // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Justice!
gilmae // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Whoops
Shaun // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:21 pm
Sacked for next year.
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:21 pm
qldeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Shaun // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:24 pm
Hayne, good takcle on Inglis
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:24 pm
Redeemed himself
wpd // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:25 pm
Another crap penalty.
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:30 pm
Is Laurie Daley a nsw selector?
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:30 pm
Cccatttttttlllllllleeeeeedogggggggggggggggggggggggggg
Peter Couchman // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:30 pm
Can Iemma ping Laurie Daley for being annoying at Popefest next week?
Shaun // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:30 pm
He is redtoad.
wpd // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:31 pm
A good NSW try. They are playing with a tad more urgency.
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Cockroaches by 10 – Fitz = MOTM
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Ikin. Oh dear.
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:33 pm
well that is a disgrace. how can he not be influced by his picks. of course he is going to back them when commentating
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:34 pm
Scotty = Beamed-up!
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:35 pm
bye bye titans for rest of year.
bad luck for prince
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:37 pm
gould is such a wanker
Peter Couchman // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:38 pm
You beauty! JT has stepped up to the plate with Prince off the paddock.
gilmae // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Falou actually jumped from the ISS
wpd // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:38 pm
What a try!
Peter Couchman // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Arrest Gould for being annoying!!!
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Israel does it again. Wonderful gymnastics.
Gus will go on about his wing in o1… oh here he goes!!!
Shaun // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Quinn is in for a horror night.
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:39 pm
JT couldn’t hit the side of a barn tonight
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:42 pm
I feel very sorry for Scott being a Tigers fan in 2005…. he’s the reason I have any respect for the Titans at all.
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:42 pm
farkk the ref is whistle happy tonight
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Sterlo just said it all
Shaun // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:44 pm
Yep, gotta agree with Sterlo. Very bad luck for Prince
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:44 pm
Big willie wanker mason last night in the sky blue
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:44 pm
This is currently everything I had hope for tonight…. end-to-end stuff with plenty of emotion – just look at Braith!!! What a plonker.
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:45 pm
dive
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Night night Jarrod!
No reason for a blue but enjoyable none the less
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:47 pm
nsw are losing it
Shaun // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:48 pm
Hoffman you idiot
Peter Couchman // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:50 pm
Qld. are looking shapeless in attack.
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:51 pm
o dear what was that scrum
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Young Pearce hasn’t put a foot wrong on debut
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:54 pm
usless kick
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:55 pm
Spoke too soon!
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:56 pm
knock on where???????
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:57 pm
good half by all
wpd // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:59 pm
QLD now disorganised. But not out of it.
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Gus speaks sense!
Prince was a lynch-pin of the qld attack & they really went to tatters when he went off.
I hope a good spray from the coach will settle them for an exciting second half
gilmae // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:10 pm
If the Queensland forwards can get NSW line on the back foot then JT should get a lot more time to do things. The key is looking at game 1; Bird looked good and Hunt poor because NSW won in the forwards. Queensland just have to win that battle.
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:15 pm
cute chick in the blue wig
Peter Couchman // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Controversial offside call that
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:18 pm
NSW have come out of the sheds on fire.
If they carry this on they”re going to romp it.
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Try!!!!!
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:19 pm
no way a try
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:21 pm
head high
Peter Couchman // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Daft move there by Ten Gallen
Shaun // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Gallen you are so dumb
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:21 pm
gallen last game for nsw
Peter Couchman // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Did Andrew Johns wear his school uniform to the game?
wpd // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:23 pm
Game still in balance.
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:24 pm
In the olden days, every time big Willie got hold of the ball something exciting happened. Nowadays I wouldn’t even rate him as someone who looks as though he MIGHT do something….. OOOOoooooh another blue!!
Shaun // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:24 pm
That didn’t look good
gilmae // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Ten minutes
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Shocking spear…. lucky to stay on
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:26 pm
who else thinks the tv people have said hey guys lets put a bit off biff to get the ratings up for next year?
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:27 pm
late tackle
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:27 pm
… only a little bit… more like Sheepdog than Cattledog!
Shaun // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Smith is trying for the Olympics by the looks of that dive
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:29 pm
played at the footy with his head
Shaun // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Oh dear, Crocker doesn’t look well at all.
Shaun // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Falcon of the year I think
wpd // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:29 pm
And that was a ‘charge down’. please.
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:30 pm
la la la la Mick
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:32 pm
Why would you kick to Israels corner?
Shaun // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:32 pm
Oooh that would have hurt Tate
Peter Couchman // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:32 pm
Qld. did well to survive that onslaught. You don;t see that much in the modern game, as Ray Warren would say.
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:33 pm
qld feed?
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:37 pm
Did you see the look Price gave Sammy T when he lost the ball earlier…..
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:38 pm
who has got the most ticker??
20 mins out
Peter Couchman // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:39 pm
Is Big Mal communicating telepathically with the Maroons? He doesn’t seem to have much to say.
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:39 pm
i now agree with shaun
kill ikin
CARLY HARRIS // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:39 pm
IM IN LONDON cant watch it…whats the score now???? come on blues!!!
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:40 pm
10 – 10
Shaun // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:40 pm
10 all Carly with 20 minutes to go
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:41 pm
inglas has been quiet tonight
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:41 pm
20 mins to go & the run of the ball is with the Blues
CARLY HARRIS // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:41 pm
arghhhh!!!
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:42 pm
nice catch by billy
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:43 pm
I agree with redtoad.. Inglis was instrumental in the last game.
What’s the weather like in London Carly?
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Braith.. what a joker
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Take the shot NSW
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:45 pm
bye bye willie wonker mason
Peter Couchman // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:46 pm
I think Qld. can win it from here. They have the stars in the backline, and have survived a serious Blues onslaught.
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Qld has got nothing & a field goal will kill ém
Shaun // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Mason is off. Didn’t have a bad game but to be honest, didn’t set the game on fire.
Peter Couchman // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Prescient!
gilmae // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:46 pm
buh, another jammy jammy Queensand try
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Spoke too soon again
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:46 pm
jt $ billy magic
wpd // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:47 pm
A good try. Even better than that!
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:47 pm
how was it jammy?
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Qld 16 – 10 Carly
Peter Couchman // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Qld. full of running now.
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Time for some creative play nsw.
They’ve been threatening to put the ball through the hands for some time now…. let’s do it.
Peter Couchman // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Ten Gallen Hat stuffs up again.
Shaun // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Gallen you goose.
gilmae // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Third dumb play by Gallen
CARLY HARRIS // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:52 pm
gilmae // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Top defence
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:54 pm
C’MON NSW!!!!!!
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:54 pm
CMON QLD
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:55 pm
hoffman is the key……..
gilmae // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Was that Gallen who gave away the penalty again?
Shaun // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:56 pm
I think so
gilmae // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:56 pm
You blokes need a Mark Coyne :- )
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:57 pm
0 tackle !
gilmae // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Woo hoo!!!!!!!
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:58 pm
NO WAY FWD!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shaun // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Archer you idot. Game over for NSW
gilmae // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Tell you waht, Bismark, makes up for the first penalty
redtoad // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:59 pm
3 Years in a row
WHOO HOOO
Bad luck guys
get new selectors
cya next year
good game i thought
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 10:00 pm
poo
Shaun // Jul 2, 2008 at 10:00 pm
bugger
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Poor Craig B
gilmae // Jul 2, 2008 at 10:01 pm
Poor Buderus
wpd // Jul 2, 2008 at 10:02 pm
I know I am biassed, but that pass wasn’r forward.
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 10:02 pm
Oh cripes…. B Ikin’s going to unbearably smug.
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 10:02 pm
With you wpd.
Shaun // Jul 2, 2008 at 10:03 pm
Not happy with the result but a great game. Quite a few NSW positions will be under threat next year.
Gotta feel sorry for Buderus and don’t forget Prince. Hate seeing a player suffer a serious injury.
Well done Queenslanders. See ya next year when we’ll be back bigger and better.
CARLY HARRIS // Jul 2, 2008 at 10:03 pm
im guessing we lost?? what was the final score boys?
gilmae // Jul 2, 2008 at 10:04 pm
It’s a little premature, but Anasta shouldn’t cop any of the blame. And nor should Pierce, but I think maybe he didn’t quite step up as far as he could have; the attack in the last quarter was so quiet.
Mason played all right but my cost:benefit analysis for Gallen doesn’t look pretty.
Shaun // Jul 2, 2008 at 10:05 pm
Folks, thanks for stopping by. I’m low on laptop battery and need to do some parenting.
And Ikin is really annoying me know. I’m off.
gilmae // Jul 2, 2008 at 10:05 pm
Thanks, Shaun
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Bye all – 16 – 10 Carly
Stupid game football.
Bismark O'Measles // Jul 2, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Yeah… thanks Shaun
CARLY HARRIS // Jul 2, 2008 at 10:09 pm
thanks for the updates! dam!
German Romance // Jul 9, 2008 at 11:11 pm
The Maroons will become champions!