NSW Origin team [Game 1, 2018] - General discussion

[HappilyManly]

How good is a game of football without endless farken penalties!!

But how often were the Qld players on top of the receiver - easily 3 meters offside all night

 

[Chip and Chase]

Don't know what Gus was waffling about pre Origin, but Cordner is a saner Choc.

He took it to the Queenslanders for 80 hard minutes

Gus will come out and say it was a deliberate ploy to get him to man up and lead by example for the newbies. Could be true too, Gus does always have the best interests of nsw at heart

 

[TokyoEagle]

Teddy got NSW out of trouble on a couple of occasions there. QLD were on top for a long time during that 2nd half with there defence. Tommy doing a mountain of work under the high ball and running NSW out of their own end.

Well deserved win to Jake & Tom. Congratulations. Hopefully both are back fit and ready to go for the weekend. If not, can we even field 17?

 

[HappilyManly]

First of many tries this weekend for Turbo

 

[Jerry1]

How good is a game of football without endless farken penalties!!

This....

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

GI was having a laugh and saying something to Tom at the handshake.
Just giving him a welcome to origin probably during the game.

Yeah, Inglis went out of his way to give it to Tom. But Tom handled it all very well, which was good to see. A game like that could be the making of him as a player - get a taste of the toughness his brother already has in spades.
Thought Jake was excellent, too, plugging up the middle all night. Really liked Cook's play and Tedesco was outstanding. The only dud for me was James Roberts, who wasn't involved in the game at all. Tyrone Peachey did more hit ups in his first 30 seconds on the field than Roberts did all night. If Walker was fit I'd give him the spot; otherwise that bloke from the Dragons - Aitken? - probably deserves a go.

 

[ricardo]

How good is a game of football without endless farken penalties!!

Nailed it! I quite like this version of NRL!

 

[HoldenV8]

Yeah, Inglis went out of his way to give it to Tom. But Tom handled it all very well, which was good to see. A game like that could be the making of him as a player - get a taste of the toughness his brother already has in spades.
Thought Jake was excellent, too, plugging up the middle all night. Really liked Cook's play and Tedesco was outstanding. The only dud for me was James Roberts, who wasn't involved in the game at all. Tyrone Peachey did more hit ups in his first 30 seconds on the field than Roberts did all night. If Walker was fit I'd give him the spot; otherwise that bloke from the Dragons - Aitken? - probably deserves a go.

Roberts was pretty anonymous tonight wasn't he.

 

[Scorpio]

I hope Queensland keep Milford, waste of a bench spot.

 

[Bird of Prey]

Wow how far forward was that pass

Best forward pass merchant in the game

 

[wombatgc]

I thought Cotric should've got the gig. This is where we continually fuk up, picking players out of position.

Yeah good call ya peanut!

 

[CBreeagles]

I'd take Maloney on his salary over DCE on his any day. He's just such a competitor.

 

[HappilyManly]

https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/06/06...in-player-ratings-rookies-shine-on-big-stage/

Blues player ratings: Rookies shine on big stage
Author
Dan Walsh
Timestamp
Wed 6 Jun 2018, 10:35 PM
The Blues have prevailed in Origin I with a couple of standout showings from their veterans and boom rookies. Here's how NRL.com rated the NSW 17.

1 James Tedesco: Best on ground and the biggest threat from the outset. Scored the first try and broke Queensland open at will with 224 running metres and 16 tackle busts. Threw in that sweet little short ball for Mitchell's game-turning four-pointer for just desserts. 9/10

2 Tom Trbojevic: Very safe on debut, especially under the high ball with Queensland putting the bulls-eye on him. Turned attacking weapon when he stripped Val Holmes and bagged one of his own. 7.5

3 Latrell Mitchell: Had the Maroons on red alert from the first minute. Wound up with a debut try, came extremely close to another, 11 tackle busts and a KO in what proved a great duel with Will Chambers 8.5

4 James Roberts: Quietest member of the Blues backline by some margin and came off second-best against Greg Inglis – though he's not alone there. Didn't see out the 80 minutes. 5

5 Josh Addo-Carr: Lightning in a bottle. Had cracked double figures for tackle busts by half-time and was right where he needed to be for the match-winner. 8

6 James Maloney: A diamond-cut performance despite two massive rocks in the middle. Controlled the contest and had a hand in three tries, exactly what was needed from the Blues' most senior man. The no-look pass for Holmes's intercept and the forward pass that set Queensland up to start the second half were not. But otherwise superb. 7.5

7 Nathan Cleary: Played second fiddle but didn’t look overawed by the occasion, even with Greg Inglis trying to bury him beneath the MCG cricket pitch. Above all he played tough, more than held his own in defence. 6.5

8 David Klemmer: Ripped in from the kick-off with 90 running metres in his first stint. Strong stuff from the heart of the engine room. Well and truly outpointed his opposite man Dylan Napa. 7

9 Damien Cook: His first dummy-half scurry cut Queensland to pieces and it was more of the same whenever he put the foot down, or boot to ball for that matter. Topped the tackle count (55) for the match. A great debut. 9

10 Reagan Campbell-Gillard didn't look himself to start, lacking punch and turning his back into carries. Did improve as the contest wore on. 6

11 Boyd Cordner: Everywhere early and hit his holes at a hundred miles. Great kick pressure and pumped out 156 running metres – easily the most of any forward on the paddock. 7

12 Tyson Frizell: Big, fast and physical throughout. Got through more than his share of the defensive load with 46 tackles. The Blues best big man.7.5

13 Jack de Belin: Busy as always without the ball, not all that much with it – did do well around the ruck though with quick play-the-balls throughout. 5.5

Interchange:

14 Paul Vaughan: Maintained the rage from the bench with some good carries and 20 tackles in a 25-minute stint. Strong debut up front 6.5

15 Jake Trbojevic: The Blues' best off the bench and didn't return once injected after 20-odd minutes. Shored up the middle with 38 tackles. 7

16 Angus Crichton: Busy as well off the pine with 37 tackles, none more important than the second-half cover effort when Inglis and co threatened down the left edge. 6.5

17 Tyrone Peachey: Only saw eight minutes action late in the piece but still popped up everywhere as you'd expect. 4

 

[pjayz]

https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/06/06...in-player-ratings-rookies-shine-on-big-stage/

Blues player ratings: Rookies shine on big stage
Author
Dan Walsh
Timestamp
Wed 6 Jun 2018, 10:35 PM
The Blues have prevailed in Origin I with a couple of standout showings from their veterans and boom rookies. Here's how NRL.com rated the NSW 17.

1 James Tedesco: Best on ground and the biggest threat from the outset. Scored the first try and broke Queensland open at will with 224 running metres and 16 tackle busts. Threw in that sweet little short ball for Mitchell's game-turning four-pointer for just desserts. 9/10

2 Tom Trbojevic: Very safe on debut, especially under the high ball with Queensland putting the bulls-eye on him. Turned attacking weapon when he stripped Val Holmes and bagged one of his own. 7.5

3 Latrell Mitchell: Had the Maroons on red alert from the first minute. Wound up with a debut try, came extremely close to another, 11 tackle busts and a KO in what proved a great duel with Will Chambers 8.5

4 James Roberts: Quietest member of the Blues backline by some margin and came off second-best against Greg Inglis – though he's not alone there. Didn't see out the 80 minutes. 5

5 Josh Addo-Carr: Lightning in a bottle. Had cracked double figures for tackle busts by half-time and was right where he needed to be for the match-winner. 8

6 James Maloney: A diamond-cut performance despite two massive rocks in the middle. Controlled the contest and had a hand in three tries, exactly what was needed from the Blues' most senior man. The no-look pass for Holmes's intercept and the forward pass that set Queensland up to start the second half were not. But otherwise superb. 7.5

7 Nathan Cleary: Played second fiddle but didn’t look overawed by the occasion, even with Greg Inglis trying to bury him beneath the MCG cricket pitch. Above all he played tough, more than held his own in defence. 6.5

8 David Klemmer: Ripped in from the kick-off with 90 running metres in his first stint. Strong stuff from the heart of the engine room. Well and truly outpointed his opposite man Dylan Napa. 7

9 Damien Cook: His first dummy-half scurry cut Queensland to pieces and it was more of the same whenever he put the foot down, or boot to ball for that matter. Topped the tackle count (55) for the match. A great debut. 9

10 Reagan Campbell-Gillard didn't look himself to start, lacking punch and turning his back into carries. Did improve as the contest wore on. 6

11 Boyd Cordner: Everywhere early and hit his holes at a hundred miles. Great kick pressure and pumped out 156 running metres – easily the most of any forward on the paddock. 7

12 Tyson Frizell: Big, fast and physical throughout. Got through more than his share of the defensive load with 46 tackles. The Blues best big man.7.5

13 Jack de Belin: Busy as always without the ball, not all that much with it – did do well around the ruck though with quick play-the-balls throughout. 5.5

Interchange:

14 Paul Vaughan: Maintained the rage from the bench with some good carries and 20 tackles in a 25-minute stint. Strong debut up front 6.5

15 Jake Trbojevic: The Blues' best off the bench and didn't return once injected after 20-odd minutes. Shored up the middle with 38 tackles. 7

16 Angus Crichton: Busy as well off the pine with 37 tackles, none more important than the second-half cover effort when Inglis and co threatened down the left edge. 6.5

17 Tyrone Peachey: Only saw eight minutes action late in the piece but still popped up everywhere as you'd expect. 4

I don’t think this guy watched Tom too closely. Gallen obviously did, giving Tom multiple wraps.

 

[pjayz]

Yeah good call ya peanut!

Love it.

 

[Highflier]

https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/06/06...in-player-ratings-rookies-shine-on-big-stage/

Blues player ratings: Rookies shine on big stage
Author
Dan Walsh
Timestamp
Wed 6 Jun 2018, 10:35 PM
The Blues have prevailed in Origin I with a couple of standout showings from their veterans and boom rookies. Here's how NRL.com rated the NSW 17.

1 James Tedesco: Best on ground and the biggest threat from the outset. Scored the first try and broke Queensland open at will with 224 running metres and 16 tackle busts. Threw in that sweet little short ball for Mitchell's game-turning four-pointer for just desserts. 9/10

2 Tom Trbojevic: Very safe on debut, especially under the high ball with Queensland putting the bulls-eye on him. Turned attacking weapon when he stripped Val Holmes and bagged one of his own. 7.5

3 Latrell Mitchell: Had the Maroons on red alert from the first minute. Wound up with a debut try, came extremely close to another, 11 tackle busts and a KO in what proved a great duel with Will Chambers 8.5

4 James Roberts: Quietest member of the Blues backline by some margin and came off second-best against Greg Inglis – though he's not alone there. Didn't see out the 80 minutes. 5

5 Josh Addo-Carr: Lightning in a bottle. Had cracked double figures for tackle busts by half-time and was right where he needed to be for the match-winner. 8

6 James Maloney: A diamond-cut performance despite two massive rocks in the middle. Controlled the contest and had a hand in three tries, exactly what was needed from the Blues' most senior man. The no-look pass for Holmes's intercept and the forward pass that set Queensland up to start the second half were not. But otherwise superb. 7.5

7 Nathan Cleary: Played second fiddle but didn’t look overawed by the occasion, even with Greg Inglis trying to bury him beneath the MCG cricket pitch. Above all he played tough, more than held his own in defence. 6.5

8 David Klemmer: Ripped in from the kick-off with 90 running metres in his first stint. Strong stuff from the heart of the engine room. Well and truly outpointed his opposite man Dylan Napa. 7

9 Damien Cook: His first dummy-half scurry cut Queensland to pieces and it was more of the same whenever he put the foot down, or boot to ball for that matter. Topped the tackle count (55) for the match. A great debut. 9

10 Reagan Campbell-Gillard didn't look himself to start, lacking punch and turning his back into carries. Did improve as the contest wore on. 6

11 Boyd Cordner: Everywhere early and hit his holes at a hundred miles. Great kick pressure and pumped out 156 running metres – easily the most of any forward on the paddock. 7

12 Tyson Frizell: Big, fast and physical throughout. Got through more than his share of the defensive load with 46 tackles. The Blues best big man.7.5

13 Jack de Belin: Busy as always without the ball, not all that much with it – did do well around the ruck though with quick play-the-balls throughout. 5.5

Interchange:

14 Paul Vaughan: Maintained the rage from the bench with some good carries and 20 tackles in a 25-minute stint. Strong debut up front 6.5

15 Jake Trbojevic: The Blues' best off the bench and didn't return once injected after 20-odd minutes. Shored up the middle with 38 tackles. 7

16 Angus Crichton: Busy as well off the pine with 37 tackles, none more important than the second-half cover effort when Inglis and co threatened down the left edge. 6.5

17 Tyrone Peachey: Only saw eight minutes action late in the piece but still popped up everywhere as you'd expect. 4

They were all good but I think that bloke has got Mitchell’s score mixed up with Tommys with the pressure he copped and with iceing the game with that try he was 8/8.5 all night ref!!!

 

[Pittwater Legend]

Yeah good call ya peanut!

FWIW, I think Cotric would have had a great game and NSW would have still enjoyed a great win if Cotric had been picked instead.

But it was great to see Tom in a situation where he didn't have to overplay his hand and it resulted in one of his best games in a while. Tonight's performance will ensure that he stays in the side

 

[eaglebuzz]

I hope Queensland keep Milford, waste of a bench spot.

Morgan will be on the bench with Ponga at fullback for game 2.

 

[pjayz]

FWIW, I think Cotric would have had a great game and NSW would have still enjoyed a great win if Cotric had been picked instead.

But it was great to see Tom in a situation where he didn't have to overplay his hand and it resulted in one of his best games in a while. Tonight's performance will ensure that he stays in the side

Tom to centre, Cotric on wing and Roberts misses out - they were my thoughts prior to the match.

 

[Lyonstomenzies]

Tommy was great tonight. Safe as a house even after Inglis smashed him a few times.

That should really do his confidence a world of good and show him that its better to be a safe player sometimes. If he plays a safer style for Manly he will get the opportunities to show off his other games during the games.