Origin not the same because ...

[Paw93]

Heard an interview with Graham Lowe recently where he talked about how much he abhors the term 'hitup' as well as the counting of them. He said how it used to be a terrible thing if a forward was tackled with the ball rather than taking it to the line and offloading. Now they're rewarded for the hitup. Could not have agreed with him more.

I agree! It's one of the reasons why I love Gifty. He's a playmaking lock forward and just adds another dimension to any team. Cutting down the interchange is going to go a long way in improving the game IMO but I'm going to wait and see before I make my judgement.

 

[Beaver boy]

Bella vs Harragon, Barnhill vs Moore, Gallen vs Myles, Goddard vs Johns .... Just some of the great barney's that gave the game another dimension, another twist that kep you on the edge of your seat.

Not even looking forward to the second game. The fact that there aren't any Manly players doesn't make it any better.

 

[ssteacup]

With the Kiwis being so strong now, when I watch Origin It no longer is the best vs the best. IMO if the Kiwis would pump both of those teams that played last night.