State of Origin – Page 10

Billy Slater: Worst Queensland side in history? What if the Blues lose tomorrow night?

17 November, 2020 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Queensland legend Billy Slater has responded to criticism from Paul Gallen that this is the worst Maroons side in history. Speaking on 2GB, Slater asked where it leaves the Blues if they lose the decider

‘Expect plenty of open rugby league’: Humidity to reach highest annual levels for Wednesday’s Origin blockbuster

16 November, 2020 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY STAFF WRITERS Wednesday night’s State of Origin decider could be the shootout of all shootouts with local forecasters expecting humidity to reach almost 70% around kick-off at Suncorp Stadium. The average annual percentage of

‘More dangerous with Holmes on the wing’: Why Queensland will play Corey Allan at fullback in his SOO debut

16 November, 2020 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The whispers just won’t go away that Queensland debutant Corey Allan will play his first game for the Maroons at fullback in a State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium. Allan has been named on

Identity theft: We all complained about lack of spirit in Origin I and now we are penalising players for firing up in Origin II?

12 November, 2020 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Rugby league, dear old girl, bless your weary legs. You are almost there. The finish line is in sight. One more State of Origin next Wednesday and you may rest. It

Origin big men come together in wild ANZ Stadium brawl

12 November, 2020 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Blues smash Maroons to force deciding Origin in Brisbane

12 November, 2020 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

‘I’m ignorant to it all’: Brad Fittler doesn’t care about media ‘agendas’ ahead of SOO Game II

11 November, 2020 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Brad Fittler doesn’t care what you think. That’s the message from the NSW Blues coach with his side staring down the barrel of a shock series defeat if his team go down to Queensland tonight

Andrew Johns calls on Blues to replace Keary with Walker

5 November, 2020 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY STAFF WRITERS New South Wales Blues legend Andrew Johns has called on his state to rush Cody Walker into the starting side for Game I to replace Luke Keary. Keary had a forgettable evening

‘The Maroons played Origin footy’: At the end of the day, Fittler’s hippie ways will never beat Queensland guts

4 November, 2020 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis When the New South Wales Blues had to pick between Laurie Daley and Brad Fittler for the starting five-eighth role in the 1990’s – they always went with Daley. Daley wasn’t

The 100 greatest State of Origin players in history

3 November, 2020 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Think of all the players that have ever had the chance to stand under the bright lights of State of Origin. All the legends, the moments and the blood that stains

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