Was definately one of the lower intensity Origin games i have seen, but enthralling all the same. I thought the Qld defence was supurb, especially as most of their forwards were out on their feet after 65 mins. Big issue for me though was the lying on in the tackle by Qld from the start. They knew they needed to slow NSW down and the ref let them away with it. NSW then got drawn into a forward battle rather than keeping the ball moving which when they did it had Qld on the back foot. There was also a lot of naivety in the NSW play when didnt help. Kicking too early, going for a 40m goal when they had the Qld team on the back foot, rushed passes in dominent positions, etc. I think they will iron those out in coming games. I also think Carney was a little over-awed, but will come good.

Jennings - deserved 10 mins
Pearce - best game in an Origin shirt
Gallen - immense
Inglis's "try" - disgrace to the game. Other words that come to mind would get me banned on here

Role on game 2

I thought NSW's pack was miles better for most of the game. Qld though have by far the better halfbacks and more strike players across the park. Unless NSW get out to a healthy lead, I reckon Qld would back themselves to beat them by some miracle play or other, and IMO that shows in the relative confidence of the teams. NSW taking that kick at goal in the second half simply summed up that they didn't feel they could break down Qld's defence.

Not sure how anyone could say Williams was disappointing - first game back for weeks and he made big yards with the ball and bumped off defenders regularly.

Whilst NSW's halfbacks were a bit average for most of the game, I'd stick with them, as a huge problem they've had over recent years is making far too many changes from one game to the next. One change I'd definitely make is to move Hayne to fullback though. Brett Stewart is a great support player but at that level he creates zero.

I thought T-Rex was outstanding, did what they wanted him to do, scared the life out of Queensland whenever he went at them. Ben Hannant was the stand-out for Queensland, absolute machine. Went exactly as I expected really, NSW starting very quickly before tiring at around the 20 minute mark. Not a bad game but result was rarely in doubt.

Ricky Stuart said that the Inglis try was ok.
It was a reasonable game played at high intensity for 80 minutes.

Just under 4 million tuned in to watch it on TV, SOO rights are going to be worth a mint in the next deal!

So did Bill Harrigan. Odd.

Brilliant entertainment

it wasnt a try and never has been a try since 1895! disgraceful decision!

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Quote: Mark_W "So did Bill Harrigan. Odd.'" Not according to Harrigan himself www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag ... 1z68g.html

Quote: Mark_W "So did Bill Harrigan. Odd.'" Not according to Harrigan himself www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag ... 1z68g.html

It was definitely a try to Inglis.

Despite NSW protestations, Farah made a deliberate play at the ball with his foot whilst Inglis had hold of it and dislodged it from his grasp.

If anything, the video ref could have awarded a penalty try under the sticks as a result of Farah's illegal and highly dangerous play.

In 107 years of RL that wasn't a try

Apologies, misread. Ricky Stuart claimed that Harrigan said it shouldn't have been awarded, I've no doubt that according to the laws of the game it was a try.

It isn't just video refs over here that get it so wrong then, that should never have been a try as long as the video refs got a hole in his backside.
Thought the game was a bit disappointing on the whole to be honest.