Freddy coy on NSW future as Blues avoid embarrassment
It only took three games, but the Blues have finally clicked into gear to avoid an Origin whitewash, but it may not have been enough to save Brad Fittler’s job.
It only took three games, but the Blues have finally clicked into gear to avoid an Origin whitewash, but it may not have been enough to save Brad Fittler’s job.
NSW were staring down a slice of unwanted history in Origin III but the Blues have stunned the Maroons with an incredible nine minute onslaught.
It took an eternity for the Blues to make their way onto the field for Origin III, and their pre-game ritual was roasted by fans.
After more than four decades of Origin epics, one trait still gives Queensland an edge over NSW. Two legends reveal what makes the Maroons special.
Kyle Feldt is ready to “get more involved” in Origin II after the Maroons were taken to school by their southern rivals in the series opener.
Pundits from both sides of the border marvelled at Tom Trbojevic’s performance in Origin I and now a Maroons legend has weighed in.
NSW coach Brad Fittler was downright ruthless before he realised just how serious Reece Walsh’s devastating Origin blow really was.
In a short seven years, Tom Trbojevic has gone from earning the same salary as a kid working the drive-thru at McDonalds — to the wage of a corporate CEO.
He’s no longer the coach of the Queensland Maroons, but Wayne Bennett’s influence is still being felt in the State of Origin arena.
The Queensland camp has been rocked by a shock late injury on the even of State of Origin game II, but it’s sparked another drama.
Sydney could be robbed of the chance to host the State of Origin finale after the Covid-19 lockdown threw the NRL’s plans into chaos.
Not every State of Origin star got as many games as Cameron Smith. Some didn’t even make it on the field.
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