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Message: [QUOTE="Broncoman, post: 2643473, member: 7803"] [B]State of Origin game 1 2014 [/B]After 34 years of brutal Origin warfare the concept reached its 100th game. The game lived up to expectations as both states put on a grueling and wonderful game that exemplified what's great about Origin and Rugby League which concluded with NSW holding out a determined Maroons outfit going 1 up in the series and sticking it up to the Queensland press who I thought were very cocky in the buildup. [B]1st Half; [/B] Queensland began well in their quest to win 9 straight series. Boyd scored early from a well played set move from a scrum. Thurston narrowly missed the conversion but the Maroons were 4-0 up but a crisis hit when Cronk went off with a broken arm and DCE came on. After being on the Back foot early NSW began to settle and suddenly began to control the game. Hodkinson forced a drop out which camped NSW in QLD's half which paid off as Hayne sent J-Morris down the sideline, Josh combined with his twin Brett who scored. Hodkinson missed the conversion but added a goal in front from a penalty soon after to give NSW the lead. NSW were seizing the opportunity left by Cronk's departure and they increased the lead as Hayne went over to score despite the hint of a double movement. Hodkinson was again unable to convert and the margin remained at 6. The score was left unchanged at halftime and the teams went of for a well deserved rest. NSW had the momentum as Queensland were struggling without their general Cronk and their cause wasn't helped by Thurstons off day. [B]2nd Half; [/B]NSW continued to control the game as the Maroons looked out on there feet and the Blues managed to increase the lead to 8 after Hodkinson knocked over a simple goal from a penalty. The Maroons at last started to find some momentum and the game swung there way at the 55th minute mark as Boyd went over for his second try after some good lead up work from Inglis. Thurston again missed the conversion and the score was 12-8 with 24 to go. The game turned into a sea sawing and gripping encounter as both sides strove for the crucial score. Queensland for the last 10 minutes threw everything they had at the NSW line but the courageous and battered Blues were up to every challenge which was never better examplified when B-Morris held up Boyd whilst carrying a fractured shoulder which he got when scoring the first NSW try and when J-Morris dragged down Inglis whilst hobbling on a bad knee. Helped by some questionable referring decisions the Maroons continued their charge but were denied a winner twice by Jarryd Hayne. The last play came as NSW gave away a penalty inside their 10 gifting Queensland one more shot. The Maroons moved the ball left but Scott tackled and stuck to Slater inside the 10 and desperate NSW defenders converged on him preventing him for getting the ball away. Referee S-Hayne blew full time ending a thrilling game that will be remembered as a classic and one of the greatest ever wins by NSW in the origin arena. [B]Notes [/B]- It was extremely fitting the 100th game of Origin contained such high quality Rugby League. Just shows what a wonderful concept it is and how much it means to the people of Queensland and New South Wales and to Rugby League fans around the world. - I felt the turning point of the game was when Cronk went off injured. Queensland were going along smoothly but when Cronk went off they had to go to plan B which I dont think the Maroons worked on enough as I remember hearing that they were having a chilled preparation. - I will admit the tackle by Reynolds was extremely dangerous and he should've received a longer suspension but you just go with whatever floats your boat in the end. Left a blight on what was a good performance from him. - Hodkinson despite missing 3 kicks at goal played very well on debut in the publicly pressured NSW no 7 jersey. Held his line in defense and caused some problems with his kicking game. - From a NSW perspective this was one of the greatest wins I've ever experienced and one of the Blues best in origin and one of the best efforts in Origin by any team. To win in tough circumstances against an awesome Queensland team at Lang Park with players playing busted and after being ridiculed in the media is something special. [B]Broncoman Man of the Match [/B]Jarryd Hayne. Both sides had some great performances and a few others could lay claim especially Gallen but Hayne was head and shoulders above. He scored a try and played a part in the other, came up with try saving tackles, broke the line often, was dangerous all night and the Blues wouldn't have won without him IMO. He got the official honors as well. [B]New South Wales 12: [/B]Tries by Brett Morris and Jarryd Hayne, 2 goals by Trent Hodkinson [B]Queensland 8: [/B]2 tries by Darius Boyd [B]New South Wales [/B]1: Jarryd Hayne 2: Brett Morris 3: Michael Jennings 4: Josh Morris 5: Daniel Tupou 6: Josh Reynolds 7: Trent Hodkinson 8: Aaron Woods 9: Robbie Farah 10: James Tamou 11: Beau Scott 12: Ryan Hoffman 13: Paul Gallen (captain) 14: Anthony Watmough 15: Trent Merrin 16: Luke Lewis 17: Tony Williams Coach: Laurie Daley [B]Queensland [/B]1: Billy Slater 2: Darius Boyd 3: Greg Inglis 4: Justin Hodges 5: Brent Tate 6: Jonathen Thurston 7: Cooper Cronk 8: Matt Scott 9: Cameron Smith (captain) 10: Nate Myles 18: Chris McQueen 12: Matt Gillet 13: Corey Parkerv 14: Daly Cherry Evans 15: Ben Teo 16: Aiden Guerra 17: Josh Papalli Coach: Mal Meninga [/QUOTE]

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