qeensland whitewash im afraid.Should be interesting but thats all.

Good effort from the Blues but the 10 minute period when Queensland scored 3 tries took the game away from them although it will have given the Blues confidence after getting back to within 6 points. Think they'll take it to a deceider with a few changes.
I'd bring Gallen back for the second game in place of Laffranchi, Mullen in for Wallace(dont think he's good enough for Origin), Josh Morris for Lyon and Monaghan or Brett Morris for McManus.
The right side was poor in both attack and defence and as much as i like Gidley i just think they would have been better with Brett Stewart had he been fit. Wallace isn't creative enough so i'd like to see Mullen but i'd keep Campese as i think he'll get better and be the NSW 6 for years to come. Hayne was excellent and it should have been a try, and the penalty against him on Folau what a joke ref, that led to a try. Got some tough calls but they'll win Game II

You really think that result was in doubt? Really?
Queensland didn't get out of second gear for most of the second half.

Qld looked tired to me. I think bellamy should have used Wing earlier so he might have made an even bigger impact in combination with farah. importantly the youngsters werent completely dismantled and this will give them some confidence.

Blues will win game 2 in sydney.

The NSW backrow - as is traditional nowadays - was far better than Qld, and the fact that Hannant and Myles get anywhere near Origin speaks volumes for the lack of quality forwards up here. I also disagree with the second gear comment. Qld could have scored more points early but their forwards do tire.

The Qld backline is pretty awesome. About the only player who you'd replace with a NSW player if looking to pick Australia based on that game would be Hayne for Boyd (who is very solid at least).

For NSW I'd persevere with Campese, but they need to try something else at halfback, as Wallace isn't much of a threat ball in hand. If Stewart is fit I'd suggest putting Gidley there.

Cant believe you would stick with Campese after last nights performance. He was the worst player on the park by some distance. I'd stick Lyon in at 6 before Campese and thats saying something.

Agree that Wallace has had his chance though, he's too one dimensional at this level. I'd rather see Mullen or even Kimmorley at 7 for the next game. There are no second chances from here on.

Thought Gidely had a good game and overall I think NSW will have learned a lor from that game.

The two Queensland senior citizens really dug in when they were under the cosh - good to see Inglis return to something like his best form.

Lockyear is beginning to show his age not sure I would pick him for the next game - waits the bombardment of critisism. Cameron Smith was completely outplayed by Farah who I thought along with Hayne was the best NSW player.

Queensland will not play this badly again - so NSW will need to up their game considerably for the next game - not sure that is possible though.

the baby blues cockroaches could have ,should have won that game last night

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queensland did look like they werent trying when it was 18 - 6 up.

the intensity wasnt there last night.

the no call try on hayne was wrong and wouldve given the baby blues much needed confidence.

jarred hayne was unbelievable.

all my saints players covered themselves in glory. benny creagh was brilliant.

campese should be dropped for mullen

i expect nsw to lose the series but they have finally blooded the youngsters that will win future series.

and michael jennings was very good as well, as was wing and farah

jamie lyon was disappointing

Wing should start game 2, when he came on the Blues looked alot better and far more dangerous.