The Bulletin’s Game Two player ratings following NSW’s 38-6 demolition of Qld in Perth
WITH NSW running riot for a 38-6 win over Queensland in Perth’s maiden Origin fixture tonight, the Bulletin runs the rule over the teams to deliver its Game Two player ratings.
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WITH NSW running riot for a 38-6 win over Queensland in Perth’s maiden Origin fixture tonight, the Bulletin runs the rule over the teams to deliver its Game Two player ratings.
QUEENSLAND PLAYER RATINGS
1. Kalyn Ponga 6.5
Well contained by the rushing Blues defensive line.
2. Corey Oates 6
Unable to produce his line-bending runs from the flank.
3. Michael Morgan 6
Again solid but struggled for impact out of position.
4. Will Chambers 6
One of many Maroons who will need to lift for the decider.
5. Dane Gagai 6
A rare quiet night from the Maroons try machine.
6. Cameron Munster 6.5
Never stopped trying and always a threat in attack.
7. Daly Cherry-Evans 6
Was probably better in Game One with no preparation.
8. Dylan Napa 5.5
Maroons will wonder how to get the best out of him after a quiet night.
9. Ben Hunt 6.5
Tried valiantly but unable to reproduce Game One heroics.
10. Josh Papalii 7
Laid a good platform early and regularly took tough carries.
11. Felise Kaufusi 7.5
Produced an early mistake but one of his side’s best.
12. Matt Gillett 6.5
Normal service from the veteran. Busy as always.
13. Josh McGuire 7.5
Never has a bad game in a Maroons jersey.
14. Moses Mbye 5
Again unable to offer much with limited minutes.
15. Jarrod Wallace 5
Struggled for impact and gave away stupid penalty.
16. Tim Glasby 6
While he was busy, questions remain if he’s up to this level.
17. David Fifita 6.5
Again provided the most impact off the bench.
NSW PLAYER RATINGS
1. James Tedesco 9
A constant threat at the back. Set up two tries.
2. Blake Ferguson 7
Typical Ferguson – strong carries mixed with mistakes.
3. Tom Trbojevic 9
Showed just how much NSW missed him in Game One with three tries.
4. Jack Wighton 7
Busy early and was generally solid playing out of position.
5. Josh Addo-Carr 8.5
Made his mark in the second half after quiet opening 40.
6. James Maloney 8
Provided everything Cody Walker didn’t in Game One.
7. Nathan Cleary 5
Second fiddle to Maloney and missed second half with injury.
8. Daniel Saifiti 6
Far from disgraced on debut but outperformed by others.
9. Damien Cook 7.5
One of the Blues’ most dangerous in attack.
13. Jake Trbojevic 7.5
A key figure in the Blues’ forward domination.
11. Boyd Cordner 6.5
Generally well contained but did his job in the back row.
12. Tyson Frizell 7.5
Overcame some early errors to be among NSW’s best.
14. Dale Finucane 7
Showed he was not out of his depth with strong early runs.
10. Paul Vaughan 7.5
Strong after coming off the bench.
15. Tariq Sims 6
Made for Origin but limited time.
16. Cameron Murray 5
Nowhere near the impact of Game One.
17. Wade Graham 7
Proved he’s still up to it after long run with injury.
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