Queensland Maroons vs New South Wales Blues – Wednesday night – Suncorp Stadium
Queensland Maroons
- Billy Slater (Melbourne Storm)
- Valentine Holmes (Cronulla Sharks)
- Will Chambers (Melbourne Storm)
- Michael Morgan (North Queensland Cowboys)
- Dane Gagai (Newcastle Knights)
- Cameron Munster (Melbourne Storm)
- Cooper Cronk (Melbourne Storm)
- Dylan Napa (Sydney Roosters)
- Cameron Smith (Melbourne Storm)
- Jarrod Wallace (Gold Coast Titans)
- Gavin Cooper (North Queensland Cowboys)
- Matt Gillett (Brisbane Broncos)
- Josh McGuire (Brisbane Broncos)
- Ben Hunt (Brisbane Broncos)
- Josh Papalii (Canberra Raiders)
- Coen Hess (North Queensland Cowboys)
- Tim Glasby (Melbourne Storm)
Coach - Kevin Walters
New South Wales Blues
- James Tedesco (Wests Tigers)
- Blake Ferguson (Sydney Roosters)
- Josh Dugan (St George Illawarra Dragons)
- Jarryd Hayne (Gold Coast Titans)
- Brett Morris (Canterbury Bulldogs)
- James Maloney (Cronulla Sharks)
- Mitchell Pearce (Sydney Roosters)
- Aaron Woods (Wests Tigers)
- Nathan Peats (Gold Coast Titans)
- Andrew Fifita (Cronulla Sharks)
- Josh Jackson (Canterbury Bulldogs)
- Boyd Cordnor (Sydney Roosters)
- Tyson Frizell (St George Illawarra Dragons)
- David Klemmer (Canterbury Bulldogs)
- Wade Graham (Cronulla Sharks)
- Jake Trbojevic (Manly Sea Eagles)
- Jack Bird (Cronulla Sharks)
Coach - Laurie Daley
* note: team line-ups are subject to considerable change, but will be updated as news filters through.
There are rumours aplenty that the iconic XXXX Brewery at the Milton Road end of Suncorp Stadium is going to close its doors. While few would want to see it go, it seems somewhat fitting that an iconic Queensland Origin side is coming to an end too. Thurston is gone. Inglis is (probably) gone. Cronk is going. Smith must be thinking about going. Slater has rolled an ankle. Bigger empires have crumbled than this, but there's no denying that we have been witnesses to an Origin dynasty we're not likely to see again. Queensland were on the ropes after game one, and looked on the ropes mid-way through game two. Yet somehow, as champions generally do, they found their way off the ropes and prevailed. Thurston, as champions generally do, dragged himself off the ropes and carried himself through the contest with one good arm. He was still there at the end to slot the conversion that proved the difference. His performance, and the performance of his team, demonstrated the epitome of the Queensland spirit...and they won. You could almost see the heart of Phil Gould breaking in the post-match wrap-up. Andrew Johns broke his brain. It was riveting television during and after the game.
NSW bring the same seventeen than won them game one so convincingly and all but won them game two. There was no need to make changes, but changes were almost thrust upon them. Tedesco hasn't played since game two. Cordnor and Dugan are racing the clock to be ready in time. Frizell is a huge doubt. The three spares for NSW (De Belin, Merrin and Trbojevic) are there to fill the slots if needed.
QLD have had a different five-eighth in every game of the series. In game three we have Munster which gives Queensland an all-purple spine. Munster having his Melbourne team-mates in key positions is a huge plus, but he's making his Origin debut at Suncorp in a game to decide the series. He's a very composed young man, but his composure will be tested on Wednesday.
I say this great Queensland side can get there...one more time. They can do this for Cronk in his last game. They can do this for Thurston who won't be there, but will be there...in every tackle, every pass, and every conversion. One more time. The kings are dead. Long live the kings.
Verdict – Queensland 18 : New South Wales 14
First try scorer – Billy Slater
Man of the Match – Billy Slater
Comments
Submitted by christine on
Thinker I just want to say to mary s well done & that mary s will be the one likely to win third place because i'm no good with margins ...
Submitted by johns snorts coke on
Hi thinker, long time follower and first time poster, I think that Qld will edge out the blues. The Storm spine to get the job done and stopping the NSW big boppers up the middle. QLD have a lot of motivation to win this, sending off the great JT (even though he will be on the sideline) and potentially Cronk's and Smith's last game also. NSW have all the pressure on them, come on QLD, love the page mate, keep up the good work.
Submitted by tigerholic on
Welcome to this site Johns snorts coke, by the way you think Qld will win on Wednesday it makes me think that you are trying a bit of what your name says.
NSW will start a new era in dominating Qld, don't be fooled that NSW will not win because the game is in QLD, what happened in game 1??.
Good to have you on board with the Thinker.
Cheers
Submitted by Baggy_Gee on
I snorted coke once, the bubbles tickled going up a lot. It will be an interesting game, I'm backing QLD for the simple fact we have at least three under an injury cloud and if Boyd doesn't play then I fear we will slip back into the niggle nonsense that lost us all those games over the years.
Submitted by a on
Here are my predictions
QLD 10 try Gavin Cooper goals Cameron Smith 3/3 NSW 4 try James Maloney
Man of the match Gavin Cooper
Submitted by pabdul on
Johns snorts coke that's a pretty long name. After reading your comment maybe you can shorten your name to dope. Go NSW.
Submitted by tigerholic on
Hi Baggy
I also snorted coke once, wasn't that good so I ate the ice cream instead of the coke.
NSW to win
Submitted by tigerholic on
How about changing your name to joke:)
Submitted by Mary S on
Hi Christine, I posted in the 'Lounge' comments that I was no good at margins either. All the best - I will guess (as usual) on a number and see how far out I am - adds to the fun!!!
To all, enjoy the match on Wed and may the best team win - QLD of course!!!!
Submitted by Fortress on
John snorts s##t go take a running jump u drip oh no not another deranged poster go back to Cumberland and say hello to your zombie mates who in there rightful mind would use there name as a drug prohibited and frowned upon by the law and NRL we have problems with players in the game and just recently don't have to name the names so now we get u using a drug name to spread ur tripe and crap its not because u go for qld that's fine there are posters on here who are qld supporters who I like and respect heaps gotten to know them well on here but you are a first rate creep!!!!!!!
Submitted by johns snorts coke on
Fortress, wow, hit a nerve did I, get a sense of humor, go QLD!!
Submitted by Steel Panther on
Which Johns are you?
Submitted by johns snorts coke on
andrew johns mate, the drug cheat who should be erased from the immortal list
Submitted by pabdul on
Obviously it's Andrew if it was Matthew it would be johns sex scandal and snorts coke.
Submitted by Baggy_Gee on
Does that mean the Matt was the better Johns boy? Don't worry JohnnyBBad that's just the welcome mat being laid out by the Silver Spoons here. You are now one of us.
Submitted by johns snorts coke on
Thanks Baggy Gee, great win by the eels against the storm the other night for you fellas, good to see you will be playing finals for the first time since 2009 if I am correct? And I am guessing fortress is a Manly supporter, kind of makes sense if he is.
Submitted by Rocket Ryan on
You're right fortress we dont need some moron admitting his drug hadit its not a good or funny look.
Submitted by Baggy_Gee on
Yep, we are actually running virtual 7th with the bye this week putting us on 24 points. Was listening to Rabs on the weekend speaking about 28 points to make the eight. Well with more than a few rounds left we might be looking at 32 points to nail down the top eight, 14 wins and 2 byes.
Submitted by christine on
Thinker you have kids using this website do you really want anyone saying things about someone doing coke or any other drugs for that matter ...
Submitted by JNS on
is that better
Submitted by Baggy_Gee on
https://youtu.be/MZ5Fh2i5M7o
Submitted by christine on
JNS yes that is better the only reason I said something was because we were all told before by the Thinker he has had complaints from kids mothers who use this website but that was in reference to swearing but i'm sure it will also apply to that to ...
Submitted by Spartan Warrior on
Greetings from the Spartan Warrior,
Aye, Andrew Johns admitted he had regularly taken ecstasy throughout his playing career. For a man who suffered from depression and bipolar disorder he mistakenly felt drugs would help him to deal with pressures of life. Yea, he has made some poor life decisions without a doubt, but there is not one of us who have gone through life without erring.
John 8:7
“When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, "Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her."
Proverbs 12:18
“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing”.
I look at Andrew Johns and seeth a sir, who is a husband and father. I see someone who has turned his life around and like myself and thee all, will continue to make mistakes and learn from them.
Queensland by 7
The Spartan warrior has spoken
Submitted by christine on
I'm also for QLD I never tip NSW , Spartan I thought you were a NSW supporter what's going on here a you a fence sitter or in this case border hopper come on time to confess ...
Submitted by a on
Yeah JNS that's better that's more appropriate for the site we can't have a name referencing drugs
Submitted by Spartan Warrior on
Greetings from the Spartan Warrior,
Aye, Lady Christine, I am a New South Welshman.
I would hope NSW could win, for my heart is there.
Each morning I wake in a city that is surrounded with the shadows of the past, greeting the new day. My eyes looketh upon a bridge that joins a population. But Lady Christine I am also a realist, the timeth is not yet for NSW.
The Spartan Warrior has spoken
Submitted by Fortress on
So baggy welcomes a guy with a drug reference he once again slanders my club that says it all onother one of ur druggy mates baggy it explains both zombies dead really and jns u are a low life junkie what do you do scab ciggerettes at mt druitt so now we lost dad and now we have the inbred step brother have fun with baggy great couple I must say congrats on behalf of all of us on the thinker site there is someone for everyone !!!!!!!
Cheers !!!!
Submitted by pabdul on
when you go into battle you fight to the death regardless the enemy you dont join the opposition because you think their going to win you take it up to them and if you lose you still have your dignity otherwise your a traitor.
your choice Spartan.
Submitted by Johns snorts on
Might have known fortress was a manly supporter and FYI I don't drink it smoke only drug I take is caffeine take a chill pill dude stress is bad for your health. How do you stop a manly supporter from drowning? Take your foot off his head lol lol !
Submitted by christine on
Spartan You take which ever team you choose don't let anyone else influence you ...
Submitted by Scubagravy on
NSW- 16
QLD- 13
Premature field goal from Gronk,
78 minute try from Turdesco !
Funnier things have happened.
Submitted by pabdul on
I don't care who spartan goes for I just wonder if he practices what he preaches
Submitted by Spartan Warrior on
Greetings from the Spartan Warrior,
Thank to thee Lady Christine and aye Master Pabdul yea make a valid point, but you have misconstrued my meaning.
When 300 of the finest Spartan Warriors faced 1 million Persian invaders, each Spartan Warrior knew that they would not be returning home alive, yet they fought on.
My words were not those of defeat or changing of alliances. My words were of pragmatism.
Yea, I am a New South Welshman and yea I would wish for the Blues to succeed, but it is battle I think they cannot yet win. This doest not mean that the Blues shouldst face the oncoming adversity, for courage and strength is created through hard times. As I have previously said, their timeth has not yet arrived, but it will. This final battle of 2017 will only further fortify the Blues augmentation, victory or loss.
Regardless of the outcome, both NSW and Queensland has't shown mutual respect amongst each other. The spirit in which the State of Origins battles have been fought this year have exemplified this.
The Spartan warrior has spoken.
Submitted by pabdul on
Nicely put but I disagree how is it a battle that can't be won?
If you think like a spartan you'll know that loyalty is a part of who you are
That's your choice but my advise would be don't part with too many gold coins for this battle
Submitted by Russell on
I think to be a drug cheat you would have to take performance enhancing drugs or drugs/hormones that repair injuries quicker than normal, not drugs that slow the body down.
Personally I think some of the drugs used to repair injuries quicker should be looked into a bit more closely as a possible assistance to a injured sports person.
Submitted by a on
Yeah some drugs can cure you
Submitted by GuySmiley on
QLD 16, NSW 12 in a huge battle to the death. Thurston for Premier.
Submitted by Rocket Ryan on
Spartan warrior next time you're crossing the harbour bridge please jump
Submitted by tigerholic on
Hello Rocket
I note your absence of recent times. Just wanting to remind you to bring in my prize when I see you next, NSW will win the series tomorrow night.
I don't care if it's by 1 point or 20 points, NSW will win.
Submitted by GuySmiley on
Spartan is right. The QLD spirit often creates victory against the odds, and with Thurston and Cronk having their last Origin Series, the team will produce new levels of performance to ensure a win.
Submitted by Rocket Ryan on
Nothing worse than a cockroach trying to change camps not on.
Submitted by christine on
Rocket ryan What makes you think for one minute your camp isn't already infested with filthy scum ? ...
Submitted by christine on
Rocket ryan Spartan warrior isn't trying to change camps the first time Spartan was on this site I asked who he pledges his loyalty to for origin & he answered decifer my riddle & all the clus given pointed to nsw so for him to now tip qld which is entirely up to him I would hardly say now he is trying to change camps ...
Submitted by pabdul on
the spartan made it clear he supports nsw but he's tipped qld coz he thinks nsw can't win this game.. gee doesn't understand clear Latin anymore
Submitted by christine on
Pabdul I live in nsw but I have never tipped nsw for origin & I would like to know why it is just because you are born in one state that you can't tip the other there is no rule saying you can't I mean I can't help it were my parents brought a house before I was born did they ask me first if I mind so they knew what state to buy in ...
Submitted by Fortress on
How do you stop a drug addict low life scum like jns u wouldn't waste ur time let the piece of s##t drown.
OK folks what a decider this should be both states have reason to win but as I stated in Previous post regarding the game it will come down to who controls the ball better and which halves have the better kicking game to gain territorial advantage.
NSW must feel that with out jt and new inclusions that this is there chance,the blues too have injury concerns,qld is a chamipion team who have dominated for a while do the blues have the nerve to finally win they can but must play the full 80 MTS because qld will.
My tip my heart says NSW by head says QLD so I will go with my heart and say NSW by 1
Enjoy what should be a fight to the death and may the better state win!!!!!!!!
Submitted by BigPeteBx on
Well, well well - what a bunch of happy munchkins we have here.
SofO will be close, but if Artie Fifita comes out guns blazing - lookout QLD. Contain the Storm three, coz anything could happen to Billy The Kid and NSW might just spoil some cheerios and goodbyes.
Detest use of killer type language used against Manly, but you say what you like. Manly loves to be hated. Fortress is passionate and at times, lets his feelings go.
As for the snorters - hahahaha in that drug reference, as I'm sure the first post and few that followed, were in reference to Amatils Coca Cola. Bubbly up the nose alright, but the one who ate the ice cream, must have been having one of the original coke sodas or Bodgie Soda's, as we used to call them in past days.
Certainly not a Johns job and inhaling black dust from Newcastle black diamonds (coal/coke), as is mined.
Keep well folks and welcome to the new posts/bloggers with us.
Cheers - Big Pete
Submitted by Rocket Ryan on
Padbul is right christine the old Latin dribbler thinks the blues will pull up short .
Submitted by Baggy_Gee on
Ahhhh makes sense now Pete, he wanted to be seen as a working class man/hero. Let him keep his immortality, people just don't understand him.
How do you get a Manly fan to get to his feet? Ask " Will the defendant please rise"!
Submitted by pabdul on
Christine I didn't say he couldn't tip nsw I was clarifying what he said to me why he's tipping qld. Maybe I should start talking Latin coz the queens English doesn't seem to work for me... hail theesa.
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