With Queensland’s under-19 Origin hopes slipping away, junior Titan Javon Andrews drew on words from Maroons great Darius Boyd to deliver the matchwinning moment and announce himself as a star on the rise.
We’re headed for an Origin decider – but you could be mistaken for thinking the Blues had already lost the series. HAVE YOUR SAY
It was a night for future NRL stars to shine — see who impressed in the State of Origin under-19 clash, and why Broncos, Bulldogs, Dragons, Dolphins and Titans fans have plenty to smile about.
Robert “Crash” Craddock and Phil “Buzz” Rothfield spar ahead of State of Origin II, with the blowtorch firmly on Billy Slater as NSW seeks a series-winning triumph in the west.
After winning game one of a series, the Blues have won just two of nine series that have gone to deciders. But NSW coach Laurie Daley will remain steadfast in the face of the shocking statistic.
Two high-profile NSW stars were in doubt up until kick-off in their Origin II defeat to Queensland – with not even their teammates aware of the severity of the injuries.
An almost invisible detail spotted on Queensland’s jerseys should give NSW Blues fans sleepless nights ahead of the Origin decider.
Matty Johns has turned the tables on furious NRL commentators with a truth bomb many do not want to hear after Queensland’s controversial win.
The lopsided penalty count against NSW was a huge talking point to come out of State of Origin II, but were the Blues actually hard done by? We have put every penalty under the microscope — watch now!
There are calls for NSW to make multiple changes to their team for the Origin decider after several players were outclassed in Game 2.
Nathan Cleary’s own club was reportedly cut out of the loop as the star playmaker’s secret was finally confirmed by cameras.
Blues star Brian To’o was just one Queensland rookie away from sealing back-to-back Origin series for NSW. Maroons rookie Robert Toia and his right edge partners had other ideas. WATCH THE ANALYSIS
All eyes were on Queensland coach Billy Slater after a fiery build-up to Origin Game 2, and a touching moment in the sheds said it all.
Queensland has bounced back to win State of Origin Game Two and send the series to a decider in Sydney. But who stood up and who fell off the pace? Check out our expert player ratings and have your say!
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