Had the great pleasure of watching the game on my sofa , kids in bed , wife on a late and me with a bottle of quality white and a thai fish curry to boot.
Delighted to see that QLD had matched NSW aggression. A GREAT game and then me and the missus watched Mr's Brown's Boys as it has only just started here in Melbourne. There was a glass of white left for her LOL
Was at the game with my Queensland mate and the atmosphere was truly electric throughout the match. I really believed NSW would win when they they pulled back to 20 all.As you saw it was a game that really showed just how good Rugby League can be. I was at all 3 matches in this series and count myself lucky to have witnessed first hand this great contest.
Talking of contests I note someone mentioned the Wembley cup final in 1985.I rate this match as one of the top matches I have attended since I started watching the game some 65 years ago.
Gutted!!
I honestly thought NSW would win but Queensland were better on the night. Going with no props on the bench told at times and was probably the wrong decision.
Have now watched the full game, intense finish. I have to say though, that whilst Queensland are clearly a quality side, the really do benefit massively from favourable officiating IMO. All of the key decisions seem to go their way (certainly the dodgy ones), and they get away with a hell of a lot too. It was clear from early doors that their tactics were to throw in as many headshots, punches, and general winding up techniques as possible to get at NSW, but they get away with it. I know the officials are generally more relaxed for Origin, but it seems to be for one side more than the other to me.
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