Well, it' s that time of year again.

What results are people expecting?

Which players to stand out?

Personally, I look forward to Origin each year. Never a bad game and plenty of biff as well.

Craig Bellamy has got the ball rolling already rlhttp://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,27150926-5018993,00.htmlrl

In game 1 a lot revolves around how fit both Cameron Smith and Jonathon Thurston are, both won`t be as fit as you would like them to be going into an Origin game, Smith is having a late fitness test from what ive read.

Timana Tahu limped off at the end of the Manly v Eels game so he has to be a doubt, even if he makes it the injury has to be in his mind.

From the squad they have picked i would have gambled and gone with Idris ahead of Tahu, i`m not convinced with the NSW three quarters thats been picked. Matt Cooper isn`t the force these days that he once was in attack, he`s probably on for his defence against the big Queensland backline. I think Hayne should be at full back as he`s far more dangerous at returning the ball than Gidley, he would make better yardage. The NSW pack looks decent but the backline doesn`t, Kimmorley is a plus though.

Having 2 games in Sydney is going to help NSW, they must win that first game. If they go 1-0 down i dont see them going up to Queensland and getting a result. Hopefully NSW can do it, but i just dont see it, the Maroons are far too strong. Cant wait for it though, although watching it on tv just isnt the same...

do you rate idris that highly? i still can't make my mind up over him. he did give tahu (i think) the run around a couple of weeks ago though, so can see what you're saying. i think he will be good when he matures but he doesn't do it all thru the game. i don't think he'll be in the aussie selectors thoughts......yet.

Not really, i`d just prefer him over Tahu. Idris can do some good things but he can be as ropey as sin at times. I`d take Michael Jennings over the pair of them.

When is it on? I thougth it was on SKY but can't find it ?

10.30am sky sports 1, wed 26th

Thanks.

Queensland to take the series 2-1 with the blues winning SOO III, queenslander queenslander queenslander!

pity Warrington doesn't have it's own Walkabout bar, i'd imagine SOO would be superb in there

Does anyone know if they will be repeating it for those of us how will unfortunately be at work at half ten in the morning?


ETA: They are repeating it on Wednesday evening at 6:30pm on SS1 or at 9pm on SS2, highlights only though as it's only on for sixty minutes.

Pop down to Wigan, it's quality watching on a huge screen with some aussie guy getting really stressed rather than enjoying the game

Should be a quality series, I think Queensland will win 2-1 despite the two away matches.

The usual suspects will stand out, and from the newcomers Jamal Idris and Dave Taylor will be the ones to watch.

I expect to see major changes to the NSW side after game one, their backline selection leaves a lot to be desired.