Gus offers BLUNT assessment of Maroons' Game 2 performance | Wide World of Sports

[@elrey8876]

*As a Queenslander* Gus is right. When faced with adversity Queensland fell apart instead of digging deep. NSW had more energy, aggression, determination, and enthusiasm. They pulled through us, went round us, or past us. It's like QLD spent their preparation camp singing Kumbaya or something.

[@falagi11]

Exactly. Queensland had nothing to lose but nsw had everything to lose. NSW took their chances to level up. But in saying that, QLD hopefully should come through at Suncorp 🙏🏾

[@waynewestrupp7624]

💯 they got bullied. Not the same team that usually fights above their weight. They need a couple of mongrels in the line up, Tallis Crocker type players unfortunately I can't see any in this era

[@PN3D87]

They let them have it

[@kody9508]

Gus and co have been waiting a long time to harp on about NSW. It was one dominant game and suddenly there's panic and talk like NSW are unbeatable and QLD are useless. Please! Take a deep breath and keep your panties on. They don't call it the cauldron for nothing 😉

[@MOSESPULTIOKUK]

​@@waynewestrupp7624exactly mate 👍👍

[@manbearpig7359]

Thanks Gus.....keep feeding the fire.

[@1362pc]

Good work Gus......the chief Qld motivator

[@grippytires5405]

What are you salty about? Seemed like a pretty accurate and unbiased assessment to me.

[@dbo4506]

He’s not wrong thought is he. They weee soft. If they need Gus to tell them that to fire up then they shouldn’t be playing origin. 34-0 at halftime should be all the embarrassment they need to actually have a go in game 3

[@otis6418]

Cry baby, he spoke the truth

[@clutch7548]

Hahaha whats with the Blues fans in the comments? How is he angry or crying just for saying “Thanks Gus”

[@Dieselpower24]

Thanks Gus, QLD motivation levelling up.

[@HI-pi1er]

You are leveled up in game 1 with an extra player hahaha

[@jamesdavis9737]

yeah motivated to lose

[@EphraimLanu]

You dont need to remind them until this is over. Love what Gus said to Gallen

[@Sub0x-x40]

if gal was playing moses simply wouldnt have got the footy

[@gavinringland1362]

Ringleader western. Sports

[@robbariffic]

After game 1 all I kept hearing from these Qlders was clean sweep, forgetting that they played against 12 players most of the game. What now? Decider is on now. Lets go Blues!!

[@Giveme1goodreason]

8:42 out first Queensland captain was in reserve grade at parramatta.

[@Mizpah5]

I remember Gus saying that Origin wasn't worth playing years ago when the Blues won three in a row. He didn't have much to say when The Maroons won 9 out of 10 series. I'm sick of his condescending comments. Roll on game three.

[@DBASSDAN]

He's a New South Welshman, what actually do you expect? Niceties?

[@My1notyours0409]

Calm down. Go cry some more somewhere else lmao 😂

[@estherupeguto5133]

He is the master bring game 3 on.

[@estherupeguto5133]

He is the master bring game 3 on.

[@SlaintheMhath]

Toads hate him because when he coached NSW dominated.

[@mrdbooks7285]

Billies Call to Dave - "We Left you out of the Last 2 on purpose, Are you Ready to Go and Prove a Point?"

[@clutch7548]

But QLD lost from the first half defence. Scoring tries wasnt the problem so i dont see what Davey would change

[@mrdbooks7285]

@@clutch7548 - David Fifita btw. How many times has NSW won at Lang Park in the Decider??? Twice, F All and None. Cya in 2 to 4 weeks.

[@Chrissmills]

@@clutch7548big runs, NSW’s forward pack was solid

[@henrikhan497]

Love to see dave decline the maroons and focus on club

[@mrdbooks7285]

@@henrikhan497 - Focus on the Club, what, so they do not get the Spoon. No Chance, if he is Asked, he will accept Billies request.

[@joelsefo4623]

Gus is right; Queensland were not aggressive in SOO2.

[@outerwallgaming7857]

New to NRL - can someone explain what a captains run is?

[@SlaintheMhath]

I think it is when they go out on the field before the game and have a warm up session.

[@YouDontNeedMuch]

QLD like a comeback. They’ve set the stage perfectly.

[@gavinringland1362]

Ringleader western. Sports

[@ryukan250]

QLD need guys like Gilbert, Flegler, Arrow to show some mongrel

[@190daes]

Why are people saying Billy needs to pick injured players, lmao. He would pick them if they weren't injured.

[@1362pc]

Fifita can upset a few NSW grubs....Is Martin on drugs?

[@antonpatea7390]

@@1362pc😂😂 Fifita doesn’t play with mingrel he’s a powerful explosive player but mongrel neh

[@JamesWillis-yy5px]

Luki is one of the best defending twelves in the comp. he will most likely picked and never lose his spot.

[@Unbearable.Unbearable]

Kaufusi should start.

[@georgeschaumkel3075]

Suncorp is like Eden park where All Blacks never lost since 1986. So there is a power in this stadium and blues had to go extra mile

[@gene.digger]

you mean where they never lost since 1994

[@georgeschaumkel3075]

@@gene.digger never lost against Wallabies since 1986, and never lost against other rugby teams since 1994

[@michaelgoodluck3849]

If the full time siren never went they would play for ever.

[@gene.digger]

that's an interesting observation

[@1362pc]

Gallen was the worst NSW captain ever.

[@mrdbooks7285]

was he their captain??? Explains it.

[@useruseruseruseruser790]

@@mrdbooks7285Explains why they won the 2014 series when he was captain ?

[@useruseruseruseruser790]

Yeah whatever. NSW won the 2014 series with him as captain. Against one of the greatest teams ever assembled. Possibly the greatest team.

[@AussieEvil88]

why? because he played during an era of a QLD team that had 5 or 6 future immortals in it? Gal was a great captain and player, QLD were just simply too good at the time, i love these couch-analysis from people who probably never even touched a football in their life. He captained the Sharks to one of the biggest upset premiership wins of all time in the NRL era, and captained the blues team that broke the 8 in a row streak of a team that will never be replicated again.

[@mrdbooks7285]

@@useruseruseruseruser790 - Did they Win, normally they Lose. The Qld team must of been Retiring most of their players for NSW to win.

[@Jaime_nz]

Lattrell and Edwards came in and were a big threat

[@jimihendrixx11]

True they have or give an edge. Edwards is the best no.1 imo & mitchell when he’s on the best centre

[@georgeschaumkel3075]

As i listened to the conversation, I agree with the former coach of NSW. I've been to queensland and i admit that i dont like this place and how they do things. Theyre quite difficult people and aggressive sometimes like Germans. But i was able to challenge some of them at work place. Anyway goodluck for both team

[@1362pc]

What type of loser are you? Don't like QLD....ha ha

[@t.t6191]

With all due respect to Nico Hynes, Nico is just not a big game player. Mitchell Moses on the other hand is ready to rock..

[@mhh8072]

Uncle Gus don’t fuel the fire🤦🏾‍♂️

[@walterware7196]

i am a QLD suporter but i think this year NSW TURN to win

[@paythepiper6283]

In two games QLD have scored 1 try against 13 players... How good was that '94 team that Menzies was off the bench.

[@clutch7548]

And in the last 2 series NSW have held the trophy up zero times

[@paythepiper6283]

@@clutch7548 All time NSW 265 wins QLD 80.

[@mrdbooks7285]

@@paythepiper6283 - Do Not Count the Times that NSW had to use Qlders in their side to beat other Qlders, basically cheating to win the games.

[@gavinringland1362]

New year’s plan for new games

[@chrlztarau2467]

Game of two halves really. One half was just a blow out lol. Queensland always have an answer come a decider tho

[@Sub0x-x40]

Its almost like gus n co want qld to win the series with the amount of motivation they are providing them

[@Oskar.s.s]

They were talking about how tough it’ll be for nsw to win it. N it much of a gas up

[@Giveme1goodreason]

I’d be happy if they replace kaufusi with max plath and capewell with fafita. Cobbo on the wing for Coates. Other than that I think it has to be the team that Billy has picked in games 1 and 2.

[@190daes]

I think they shift Holmes to wing and have Cobbo play at centre.

[@1362pc]

Walsh must improve his defense 1000%...it was zero in game 2

[@JamesWillis-yy5px]

I would pick, 1 Walsh, 2 Holmes, 3 Cobbo, 4 Hammer, 5 Murray 9 Grant, 8 Collins, 10 Christian Walsh, 11 Nanai, 12 Luki, 13 Ruben, 14 Savage, 15 Carrigan, 16 Kaufusi, 17 Fafita, Dropping Ben Hunt because we don't need two 9's, and Harry is the better defender and his ready to take over. Hunt will be my next 7, next year. Savage for speed, and he can cover many positions, plus is a better defender than Khan.

[@SlaintheMhath]

What happened to pick and stick, qld is loyal and all the other BS?

[@BluesGetOrigin]

@@SlaintheMhathExactly, QLD fans are hypocrites 🤣 All we heard from them was “pick and stick” and here they are wanting to replace their players

[@haydensmith7551]

Whenever i hear and see gallen speak i think of beau ryan

[@mikehansell7262]

NSW didn’t take their foot off any peddle Gus, just didn’t get as many penalties and six agains in the second half, 3 tries to one. Go Queensland!

[@hardtoke]

the ref and bunker eased up on the penalties and six agains to make it not so obvious they were there to gift the game to NSW

[@dillberry99]

spencer is a first start for me every game. easily the most damaging ball runner this year. no one better and he hates qlders, even better.

[@grantandrew18]

These guy's can beat the Springboks and All Blacks!

[@tetleyT]

The Blues have showed their hand. Queensland have another gear. Game on.

[@1362pc]

Blues have shown they are grubs

[@SlaintheMhath]

But he also said the toads at Lang Park is "a completely different beast" and if the toads need Gus to motivate them then they are in trouble.

[@Tony-m7s]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 toads spoofed in your mouths lads 😂😂😂😂

[@gavinringland1362]

Gavin. Ringland. Go. With. Now. My. Times. Now. Is. Qeenland

[@27531]

They all know what's comming....Talk about game 2 all you want fellas lol...

[@gavinringland1362]

Sam. Smiths. Do it all this info about. Ringleader western club

[@1362pc]

70% possession Gus....6-0 penalty count..3 x 6 agains...it was a rort

[@SlaintheMhath]

Sin bin for a head rub and 7 penalties in a row ..... it was a rort.

[@wesleymuka2858]

Game 3 will be hard for NSW

[@wesleymuka2858]

Thanks gus for revving up qld, game 3 to QLD 🎉😂

[@FaigaFanene-tm4kx]

Queenslander 💪💪👍

[@gavinringland1362]

Qeenland. Ringland

[@tyranmoses5521]

Go Queensland ❤❤❤

[@gavinringland1362]

New qeenland

[@jamesjazzatpa2205]

it is going to be different altogether and i am for sure qld will do the damage , they are professionals , just the aggressive deffense from blues in retaliation to the lose in game one but they lack game quality however real qulaity of state of origin lays with qld i can say that and its marrons thing this game 3

[@Turah-yz2tb]

Say whatever you want to say but Qlq will annihilate them at the Cauldron ! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@billyburroo]

made for tv it's a reality series that's not real just a money grab, sold out stadiums, advertises paying bucket loads of cash, free to air not for much longer, we all knew nsw was going to win game two, now we all know queensland are going to win the decider, send off's, sin bins, six agains, fourth and fifth tackle penalties coming out of trouble, these are the deciders nothing to do with the players, how the game is refereed is what decides who wins or loses and we all know what's going to happen in queensland

[@legendsydney5569]

Correct and and guess who is the major sponsor also - SportsBet! The house always wins

[@clutch7548]

Such a bulletproof theory! ….Except there was a dead rubber last year… Conspiracies only apply when it fits your narrative?

[@jacogal8648]

Im sure the players, the staff and the fans would love to watch/play a game that is blatantly rigged… Conspiracies are hilarious.

[@gungi4764]

Nice vid

[@eddiediesel9035]

Gal is dead right. The middle forwards provide the platform.

[@stadinh]

Gus is right sometime, but wrong most of the time. Love to talk him up as a sage of the NRL.

[@nahyeah7249]

What did he say that was wrong here exactly?

[@jest3167]

@@nahyeah7249 Gus talked up the spine of NSW claiming they won the game but reality is the game was won by the NSW forward packs dominance if the pack didn't dominate the spine and outside backs don't get the time and space to do what they done

[@stadinh]

@@nahyeah7249 He was wrong on QLD being soft. They were simply outplayed, outmuscled.

[@makepa2475]

Blues to keep the same team for game 2 especially Moses & Luai. Blues Coach to prepare for David Fifita, AJ. Brimson and Selwyn Cobbo, Kaylyn Pongs and Dane Gagai likely to be selected for Maroons side for game 3. All the best like game 2, aggressive and powerful avoid sin bin and send off. Bring Tom Trobovic and Nathan Cleary as reserves for the decider anything can happen and you still have two powerful players on reserve. Mareta.

[@Yalikorosi]

QLD in the 14 years reign we're very Agressive, Cocky and Tough. Today's players are soft while NSW is being Agressive otherwise. QLD requires Toughness, Agressiveness, Control and be Fearless. Go QLD...

[@TheShepdawg9]

Qld didn't have the ball in the first half. 30% possession. Not sure this is an accurate representation of a football game. And before some idiot says "they got the ball a heap in the second half", when you're already down 34-0 its hardly going to matter. No team has ever come back from that score, so psychologically you're basically done (and fatigued from that first half).

[@russell3436]

How many times have NSW sports media personalties called QLD certain names only to get their pants pulled down, winning game 2 by a thrashing in that first half means absolutely nothing come game 3. This always ends up biting them on the rear end, Gal called them “the worst QLD team in history” a few years ago and can someone remind me what happened after that. Stop poking the bear, look at the reaction after QLD’s win in game 1 compared to NSW in game 2, QLD know the job ain’t done while NSW act like they’ve already won the series by always getting cocky.

[@Tony-m7s]

@russell3436 talk now ? 😂😂😂😂 shut ur trap pls😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@johnkaupakamasua5540]

Bring back David Fifita and And Dane Gagai

[@ajm82]

I thought QLD understood Origin. Whatever that means..😂😂 That talking point sounds like a Cult to me. I think NSW get the business Origin first, then they go and play Origin

[@gavinringland1362]

Brooded. Games

[@ElvisT896]

Gal can’t admit hinns played average compared to Moses!!

[@wormytom]

I'm just trying to remember a one on one fight a queenslander has ever won when the cattledog's come out? never! Last time they won a blue was when gagai and the fattermuscler tee\d off on the five eighth. there's reasons why there's crocodiles in queensland. firstly big mouths small arms, secondly queens are gay.

[@aj-qj4lt]

We will see whose soft after Suncorp lol.....Queenslander..💪🤙

[@rayg5604]

Screenshot

[@mrdbooks7285]

Lang Park.

[@Tony-m7s]

😂😂😂😂😂 nsw In your mouth😂😂😂

[@mrfishmon5517]

Don’t kid yourself that this blues team can win the decider. Qld will be much better in the final

[@RebekahNona]

Put your money were your mouth is gal and Gus u know how the story goes 😂 QUEENSLANDER 🎉😂

[@Simon-says1768]

Blah, blah, blah!! Queenslander!!!

[@vegemitebilly369]

Well said mate ❤

[@Tony-m7s]

​@@vegemitebilly369😂😂😂😂😂 qld suck 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@gavinringland1362]

Ringleader western sports

[@GroperJoeandFriends]

Funny we beat them in nsw whales, but no one is talking about that 😊

[@deefat9978]

NSW has QLD Mentally now 😂🫢

[@joeybreslin2492]

Queensland won the second half 18-4..

[@janicewilson-tx4ck]

Klein favour Panthers NSW Blues at the G hope they'll bring same energy it will be totally different in the cauldron our stomping ground bring it on we are ready & waiting Spirit of QLD ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@grace_and_peace1550]

Gus was one of the softest players to ever play the game. Ask Les Boyd

[@mrdbooks7285]

How dare you, Gus played for my team, the Newtown Jets, full of Stars, unfortunately Gus was NOT one of the Stars.

[@kedalalimited9439]

NSW had too many six agains in the fiest 20 minutes. Referee wS on fire 🔥

[@tretomarra7059]

The hammer is way better then chriton and latrell points are on the board proof is in the pudding

[@jaromeasdale7157]

game 1 win glossed over the fact qld have been crap for two games

[@mikehansell7262]

What would Gallen know? Ffs

[@fidi294]

Queenslander 😊

[@gavinringland1362]

New. Games

[@MellieManaka-vz5sv]

If qĺd won again in game 2, there will be no blunt assessment for gus and gal...

[@tonton1283-h7t]

Gould is lighting fire in the hearts of QLD...bad move

[@CharlesMuri-se6nv]

Based on their performance so far, the Blues have won the second match, making them the favorites for the decider.

[@flex2639]

Gal living in the past 😂

[@baccycones7644]

Teams are so unfair, you expect the cowboys with kaufusi and capewell to beat the 2 best wingers, 2 best centres, the best prop, the 3 best second rowers, with a gun bench and top level players filling out the rest of the roster. NSW gonna win game 3, kinda boring to know the result before the game 🥱 origin was a big let down this year

[@clutch7548]

4 or 5 out of 18 men were Cowboys… Baccy brain at it again

[@bigbusta2214]

You mean like how NSW had to basically go up against the Kangaroos every year for over a decade? Fielding arguably the best spine the game will ever see

[@Knightmair19]

Klein even up

[@mattvader2023]

NSW don't really understand the assignment 😂 stop feeding QLD you going to get it again!

[@1362pc]

Oh yeah 6 -0 penalty count to NSW for first 30 mins....70% possession...well done ref Klein.

[@venom1889]

Not to mention the 5-0 set restarts all inside our half

[@TheBlackguard]

Did the ref make qld miss 23 tackles in a single half of footy though?

[@TheBlackguard]

NSW kept scoring. That’s why we had 70% possession. 🤣🤣

[@queenslander7756]

QLD are coming back and bringing the mongrel with them!

[@Suspense94]

The ref won NSW the first half 😂😂😂😂

[@dbo4506]

Whatever helps you swallow the fact NSW ran a train on QLD 🚂 Choo chooooo

[@clutch7548]

@@dbo4506there were heaps of soft penalties tho

[@samuelbaje4915]

cope....

[@Suspense94]

@@dbo4506 NSW Did do that but with the Ref's help LMAO 😂😂😂

[@mrdbooks7285]

He was a Pen Ref.

[@1362pc]

Is A. Johns still bashing Walsh...?

[@TheBlackguard]

Walsh did more in game 1

[@SUNCORP-STADIUM_85]

Gus you know Wally Lewis your big Boss💯💪🏽😂, Queensland hold the Record Breaker over NSW, Booo👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼

[@TeWhanauVis]

As soft as qld were, we still beat nsw in game one by more and in their back yard lol wonder what that means about nsw?

[@blindbylight]

hard to count ay bud

[@Jp-do9ny]

Lmao against 12 and put in a worse effort 😂😂 Queensland is actually taking credit for that lol

[@TeWhanauVis]

​@blindbylight I counted nsw lost by 28 (10 - 38) at home in game 1 and qld lost by 20 (18 - 38) in game 2. Qld still lost by less lmao. Can you show me your count?

[@TeWhanauVis]

​@Jp-do9ny don't forget in your own back yard lol too busy trying to take out reece haha lead to a hiding at home

[@GodKingx87]

Dude we had 13 vs their 12 lol.

[@jazmingreig3180]

Everyone talks like NSW been winning the last how many years series … oh that’s right QLD have been so who cares anymore really … got to win some series NSW more than one or two 🫤🤫