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Live blog of the third and final State of Origin game from 7:30pm AEST tonight. State of Origin III

The difference between Queensland and New South Wales last night is simple. When Queensland were out on their feet in the second half, dropping the ball and giving the Blues great field position, they just didn’t give in. They got themselves up for one more desperate tackle. They summoned what reserves they had left to [...]

Live blogging will start from 7:30pm AEST tonight! Apologies. Coveritlive is playing up and offline at the moment. Updates in comments until we are back. State of Origin II

Yes, Sidelined are live blogging State of Origin once again. The fun will start around 7:30pm AEST with the traditional opening in which we bag Ben Ikin. Oh noes! Ikin is out! Bugger. That was one of my favourite parts of the origin experience. State of Origin 1

Let the debate begin! I’ll add my thoughts on the NSW squad later this evening. Won’t comment on the Cane Toads as they are a bunch of nothings. [table id=1 /] My thoughts on the NSW squad….

The main criteria is form. No favours to “those who have done the job before.” Hasn’t done much good over the past three years and test incumbency should mean nothing. The side I’d pick is: