Why Origin's biggest joke is on all of us James Maloney has earned his dues as a footy all-time great after NSW smashed Queensland in last night's State of Origin decider. NSW star's warning ahead of Origin decider The Blues might be going into the State of Origin decider as the overwhelming favourites against an injury-hit Queensland squad, but NSW's best on ground in Game 2 remains wary of the Maroons.
Family 'threatened with knife' during State of Origin clash Sasha Harris was left in tears after two Blues supporters threw food at her family and claimed they were carrying a knife.
Queensland Maroons make two changes to squad for Game Two Queensland coach Kevin Walters has made two changes to his victorious Game 1 side as he looks to gain an unassailable lead in this year's State of Origin series. Student sent home after wearing Blues jersey to Queensland school The father of a nine-year-old footy fan has been left more heartbroken by the reaction his son received at school for wearing a Blues jersey, than by the Blues Origin loss last night.
The advice that drove Mal Meninga to sporting greatness Rugby league Immortal Mal Meninga has spoken about the inspiration that helped carry him from a trainee cop to one of the most beloved figures in Australian sport. Can the Maroons do it for Billy?
Why first Origin penalty try in 36 years was awarded NSW captain Boyd Cordner has been awarded State of Origin's first penalty try in 36 years in a moment that is sure to dominate discussion following Game II. Origin debutant's hidden tragedy Kalyn Ponga has earned his place in game two of State of Origin tonight. But it hasn't been an easy ride.
Returns to his preferred edge forward role here. Commitment has never wavered, charging for a huge team-high metres with five busts in game two. Felise Kaufusi. It's been a challenging series for the Storm back-rower, who was immense in last year's upset series win but has struggled for impact this year. Tried to target debutant Jarome Luai in game one but came off second best and has seen four line breaks go through his channel in two games.
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui. The then-Storm firebrand had a breakout Origin series last year but has seemed a little frantic this year and has not been able to produce his best so far.
Was part of a big Titans win on the weekend and will be looking to carry that confidence into game three. AJ Brimson. The Titans fullback appeared hampered by a knee injury in Origin I and was asked to cover the unfamiliar dummy-half role. Had an excellent return against the Raiders on the weekend and will be looking to inject some spark off the bench in game three — though in which position he's used remains to be seen.
Moeaki Fotuaika. Arguably the only Queenslander to walk off Queensland Country Bank Stadium with his reputation enhanced in the game-one demolition, Fotuaika was a little more subdued in game two but still reliable. Francis Molo. Was something of a bolter when called up for game two on the bench.
Had a steady stint of around half an hour either side of half-time before being dropped to the reserves for game three. Will likely come onto the interchange bench if Fifita gets banned.
Thomas Flegler. Has previously been touted as a possible future Origin player and represented the state at 20s level but by his own admission has not produced anything like Origin form this year and was dropped by the Broncos ahead of their morale-boosting round 16 win.
A curious choice but likely to be on the interchange now that Jai Arrow has been banned for a biosecurity breach. Kurt Mann. Has been a little up and down for the Knights this year but arguably should have been in contention for a backline or bench spot before now. His genuine utility value having started in every spot in the backline plus hooker in his NRL career got him the nod as 18th man.
State of Origin. Log In. Replay Play Next. Home Team Blues. Scored 18 points. Away Team Maroons. Scored 20 points. Fullback for Maroons is number 1 Kalyn Ponga.
Winger for Blues is number 2 Brian To'o. Winger for Maroons is number 2 Valentine Holmes. Centre for Blues is number 3 Latrell Mitchell.
Centre for Maroons is number 3 Dane Gagai. Centre for Blues is number 4 Tom Trbojevic. Centre for Maroons is number 4 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow. Winger for Blues is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr. Winger for Maroons is number 5 Xavier Coates. Five-Eighth for Blues is number 6 Jack Wighton. Five-Eighth for Maroons is number 6 Cameron Munster.
Halfback for Blues is number 7 Mitchell Moses. Halfback for Maroons is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans. Forwards Prop for Blues is number 10 Junior Paulo. Prop for Maroons is number 8 Christian Welch.
Hooker for Blues is number 9 Damien Cook. Hooker for Maroons is number 9 Ben Hunt. Prop for Blues is number 18 Dale Finucane.
Prop for Maroons is number 10 Josh Papalii. Lock for Blues is number 13 Isaah Yeo. Lock for Maroons is number 15 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui. Interchange Interchange for Blues is number 14 Apisai Koroisau. Interchange for Maroons is number 14 Alexander Brimson. Interchange for Blues is number 15 Angus Crichton. Queensland Maroons After being relatively settled for Game 2, injuries and the Sydney result saw the Maroons make mass changes to their team for the decider. Corey Allan, after initially being named on the wing, made his Queensland debut at fullback, moving Valentine Holmes to the wing in place of the injured Xavier Coates.
The other changes for Queensland saw Harry Grant called onto the bench to make his debut in place of Ben Hunt, and Christian Welch recalled to the front row after missing Game 2 due to concussion protocols. Five-eighth Cameron Munster was also fit to play after picking up a head knock early in Sydney, and put in a man-of-the-match display.
Not only did NSW go into Game 3 as originally named, it was the exact same group that won the second match of the series, with Fittler deciding against changing any part of his team. The Blues were sweating on the fitness of star winger Josh Addo-Carr after he was seen on crutches and in a moon boot leading up to the game, but the Melbourne flyer was named to take his place on the right wing and played the full 80 minutes, although looked hampered at times.
The only changes to the matchday squad came in the reserves, where Ryan Papenhuyzen was named as a backup for the first time in the series. Cameron McInnes was the other standby player. Boyd Cordner was forced from the field with a head knock and, while he passed his HIA and returned to the field, the skipper was ruled out of the rest of the series due to his history of concussion.
They were also without Cameron Murray, after he sustained a hamstring strain in his very first run during Game 1. James Tedesco took over the captaincy from Cordner, with Angus Crichton taking the vacant second-row position following a strong performance off the bench in the series opener. Payne Haas was promoted from the bench to starting prop, with Junior Paulo moving in the other direction.
The big selection surprise for the Blues was the shock omission of Luke Keary. He was left out of the 17 altogether, with Cody Walker being promoted to the starting five-eighth.
The rest of the backline was unchanged. The bench for Game 2 was completely different to the one used in Adelaide. With Walker, Haas and Crichton all moving into the starting side, Dale Finucane, Nathan Brown and Isaah Yeo were brought onto the pine alongside Paulo for their first appearances of the series. Brown and Yeo made their Origin debuts. Queensland Maroons The Maroons won Game 1 , but were dealt a massive injury blow with fullback AJ Brimson ruled out of the rest of the series with a syndesmosis injury.
Valentine Holmes, who was unavailable for the Adelaide match due to suspension, took his place at fullback. Christian Welch was also ruled out with a head knock, replaced in the run-on side by Dunamis Lui. In fact, Daly Cherry-Evans at halfback, Josh Papalii at right prop and Felise Kaufusi in the second row were the only similarities between this side and the one that took the field last time for Queensland. Four other players retained their spots but changed positions, with Cameron Munster moving from fullback to five-eighth, Dane Gagai shifting from the wing to the centres, Christian Welch moving off the bench and into the forward pack and Ben Hunt dropping to the interchange from hooker.
It was Munster and Cherry-Evans in the halves as expected, with Jake Friend rounding out the spine at hooker. The headline was a new-look halves pairing, with Nathan Cleary replacing Mitchell Pearce at halfback and Luke Keary replacing James Maloney at five-eighth. James Tedesco retained his place at fullback, as did Josh Addo-Carr on the right wing and Jack Wighton in the centres. Daniel Tupou took the left wing spot off Blake Ferguson, while Clint Gutherson slotted into the centres after Tom Trbojevic was ruled out with injury.
The forward pack, on the other hand, was barely changed. Damien Cook also retained his place at hooker. Cody Walker, who many thought could steal a starting halves spot, got his chance as the bench utility, with Payne Haas, Cameron Murray and Angus Crichton rounding out the bench. However, Papenhuyzen missed the first match as he managed a calf injury.
Both clubs had fewer selections than the beaten semi-finalists, the Parramatta Eels and Sydney Roosters.
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