State of Origin [Game II, 2021]

[Rafferty]

Pearce has had one chance since Queenslands immortals in waiting retired, and got NSW the win. Reynolds or Moses would be the other options both have weaknesses and zero origin experience.

It would be Pearce for me, won‘t let the side down, has the game and the experience to do the job, good defensively, good kick and will link well with our backline.
Reynolds is a definite no for me, would be targeted in defence and a weak link taking on the line, good player, not made for the origin arena for mine.
Mosses is also a no for me, he is a capable player, but is a wanker and wouldn’t gel with the side like Pearce, also suspect defensively and would be targeted by Qld all night.
What about a more experimental approach, Teddy! Bring Pappy in at FB, we have killed it with the 3 best FB’s in the game, when we have the 4th best one, why not play 4 FB’s, I think Teddy could play half no problems, it’s a dead rubber and I know we want to white wash them, I think our captain would rebel in the role, no pressure. Any thoughts?

 

[Will on the hill]

It would be Pearce for me, won‘t let the side down, has the game and the experience to do the job, good defensively, good kick and will link well with our backline.
Reynolds is a definite no for me, would be targeted in defence and a weak link taking on the line, good player, not made for the origin arena for mine.
Mosses is also a no for me, he is a capable player, but is a wanker and wouldn’t gel with the side like Pearce, also suspect defensively and would be targeted by Qld all night.
What about a more experimental approach, Teddy! Bring Pappy in at FB, we have killed it with the 3 best FB’s in the game, when we have the 4th best one, why not play 4 FB’s, I think Teddy could play half no problems, it’s a dead rubber and I know we want to white wash them, I think our captain would rebel in the role, no pressure. Any thoughts?

Papy is definitely the best eligible player not yet in the squad but apparently won't be back till round 20.

 

[47MVEagle]

Given we've won the series & half backs & 5/8ths are almost interchangeable these days, I dont see any harm in fielding Luai & Wighton for game 3.

 

[Kalvin]

Given we've won the series & half backs & 5/8ths are almost interchangeable these days, I dont see any harm in fielding Luai & Wighton for game 3.

I don't mind this option either but if your going genuine 7 then I'd go Reynolds as he already has a working combination/ understanding with cook/murray/Mitchel & a solid kicking game

 

[The '47ers]

Drop Jake and Turbo please! Let's get this premiership charge back in focus, the real reason for the sport!

 

[40 years an eagle]

Drop Jake and Turbo please! Let's get this premiership charge back in focus, the real reason for the sport!

Maybe you mean DCE, not Jake. Jake is already out.

 

[lsz]

God I hate Qld
Win 8 in a row and it is fine. We win one series and now there are questions about the future of the game

 

[Waz13]

I thought Hunt was good for Qld, made things happen

When you compared him to what McCullough dished out he was a world beater.

 

[40 nil]

Game Three is very important for the Blues - they desperately want a clean sweep! Likewise, the Maroons will want to create positivity for the 2022 series. Depending on who is available, they will possibly blood some young players & omit some big name players (wouldn't entirely surprise me if DCE is not selected).

 

[pt73]

Mulitalo ruled ineligible to play for QLD by NRL.

Could be a blessing in disguise for the guy if the same happens in game 3.

 

[40 nil]

Mulitalo denied exemption for Maroons

Mulitalo denied Origin exemption, Maroons dream over

Maroons hopeful Ronaldo Mulitalo on Friday announced that his QRL request for an exemption that would allow him to play Origin had been denied.

www.nrl.com

 

[BOZO]

If QLD are looking for answers in game 3 . Paul Green is not the answer .
The Sooner they get rid of Green the sooner they will start playing like the Great Maroons again .