I kinda hate to say it because I really do want to beat the best possible NSW team, but I'm glad Greg Bird is out. I don't know if Daley would've moved him back to the fringe but either way, it's a big loss. Very, very good Origin forward. One of the few who'd walk into the QLD side.
Of course but I don't see that happening. I don't think you can win without one of the 4 (or Gallen) playing a very, very prominent role.
Lang Park is a different beast though. The rucks are always quicker. And the ground is generally less wet than Sydney so there's more expansive play on offer. Just to illustrate, over the last 5 years (5 games) there's been an average of 39.8 points scored per game. QLD 131 to NSW 68.
I'm going Qld by 8. I'm getting more confident as the day goes by. I reckon it'll be reasonably high scoring. 24 - 16.
Fuck yeah i love origin. Few stabs: Fts: Gillett Motm : Inglis QLD by 4 Have 3 Footy doubles tonight fts both teams Gallen and Gillett Inglis and Reynolds Myles and Scott Not bad. No bemchies
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