Maroons Legends dismiss critiques of QLD's 'small' selections: QLDER - Ep16 | NRL on Nine

On a special edition of QLDER, Legends Wally Lewis and Darren Lockyer breakdown the QLD squad for the upcoming Origin decider and Locky gives us insight into why David Fifita was left out. Despite having a smaller squad, the Immortal Wally Lewis doesn’t believe the Maroons are short on firepower. Plus, Tallis v Madge, the war of words continues. Subscribe 👉 bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 bit.ly/2mPWIV9
0:00 Special edition of QLDER
0:48 Tallis v Madge - War of Words
3:36 Fifita overlooked
5:40 QLD lacking firepower?
6:22 Ponga returns
9:22 NSW less dangerous without Latrell?
11:59 Injury cloud surrounding Harry Grant
15:22 Final Thoughts
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[@yessirrr5182]

It's not the Firepower that they lack it's the muscle through the middle

[@baccycones7644]

Cotter at prop is silly

[@SlaintheMhath]

@@baccycones7644 You guys are missing Flegler and Tino from Orange NSW.

[@baccycones7644]

@@SlaintheMhath born in orange nsw*

[@ajm82]

Who cares? It's Origin? Go with whoever you have on the roster and get over with it.. People take Origin so seriously like it's a life and death situation 😂😂

[@baccycones7644]

@@ajm82 boring when you already know how it’s gonna go

[@David-ib8ek]

Reading the comments it seems some people have forgotten the year they said worst QLD team ever and how many times Qld have comeback to win. Fifita can be lazy with his fundamentals at times especially in defence, and if it's obvious to me then of course Billy would see this and have much greater insights. I think this game is a great opportunity for Billy to test his skills as a coach, and the Qld spirit!

[@Monkeybizzbne]

Wasn’t a good move 😂😂😂😂😂

[@mcgregorkurum]

Its 20% muscle power and 80% mental power. NSW were hungry mentally and physically, they'll never change the success formula QLD need to step up in both areas....

[@richardcolton4410]

As NSW fan Billy making same mistakes as Freddy, pick fullbacks out of position and him saying Fifita not 100% in form referring start of the year. Ah look at him now much better form than others Billy picked. Thx Billy for giving NSW the win

[@I_Negan_I]

NSW would take Fifita if he was eligible. QLD is a joke leaving him out.

[@georgiasutton7797]

​@@I_Negan_Ihis defence isn't great though

[@clutch7548]

Except the Hammer has been one of the best centers ever for Queensland so far… Only a NSW fan would say thanks for the win after losing the last 2 series & going into Suncorp LOL

[@I_Negan_I]

@@georgiasutton7797 Won’t be a problem if Fifita is playing alongside Critta and Best. He would basically be Angus Crichton off the bench with game breaking ability. NSW has 2 workhorse backrowers already that Fifita would be coming off the bench with Leniu and that is not something QLD would like.

[@georgiasutton7797]

@@I_Negan_I what ya on about mate Fafita plays for qld not nsw 🤣

[@alanhamford2538]

NSW were dominating last match. This will be a massive mountain to climb.

[@aidenporter2130]

same thing happened game 2 2022, its whatever

[@walkssays6331]

Olympus Mons brother 💙💙

[@Keene-md9cm]

Mate history shows whoever wins game 1 doesn't win game 2, one team has the mentality of the game 2 as do or die, the other only wants to win. Big difference in hunger. Just because NSW had a very good 40 minutes in game 2 NSW won't stop blowing trumpet about it. I believe if QLD win it will truly break NSW hearts.

[@SlaintheMhath]

Good luck Toads, hoping for a good game with no injuries and an invisible ref. Go the Blues!!!!!

[@darylblain4710]

Best comment from a NSWelshman in many years. Here's to a top game🎉 QLDR

[@GazzyD]

I’m not even mad if Blues win this next game, the team is full of beasts and I wouldn’t expect less from NSW. I’m still confident in our boys, we got the superstars needed to pull off some classic Maroons magic! Gonna be an exciting game for sure.

[@danielpapalum6748]

​@GazzyD agreed mate. Go Qld.

[@breal8939]

Honestly if Grants not available, let Benny Hunt play 80 and bring in fafita.

[@rhyswebb7495]

Speed on the edges was unraveling NSW's defence unfortunately the big back rowers of the blues were trampling the small speedsters. The problem was around the ruck cotter was getting decimated by NSW. He's got a fantastic work rate but he can't compete physically with Payne Haas

[@AnnoyedAlpineVillage-gj1od]

YES THIS IS REAL TRUTH FROM DARREN LOCKYER, FOR THE MAROONS TEAM TO BE SUCCESSFUL EACH PLAYER MUST BE SUCCESSFUL ON THE GROUND FIELD. THANKS D.LOCKYER FOR THE POWERFUL MESSAGE TO THE TEAM 🙏💪💪💪💪

[@oragime6955]

My support will be with Mighty Maroons ❤ may the best team win.

[@Brock504]

Great video guys!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@offdaleash]

I cant believe all the hate Billy is getting. Have they forgot already he 2 from 2 series and he knows what hes doing. Trust me when i say the players he has brought in are exp players who have been there and done it before and for nsw they are all dangers.

[@Monkeybizzbne]

They weren’t that big of a danger 😂😂😂😂😂

[@offdaleash]

@@Monkeybizzbne No they weren't but do t get too cocky bud it's 1 series win in 3 to 4 years. We will take it and hopefully this is the start of our dynasty. But yeah I admit those players in the 2nd half got outplayed but the 1st half every player was in a war. Billy had the players Madge had the perfect game plan and the boys executed to a T.

[@alishademmery3581]

Come on Queensland

[@jyeexa]

in QLD I/ WE ALL TRUST 🤝🤝🤝

[@fekitaukafa6834]

WE NEED FIFITA! What the heck billy.

[@normanmoffatt9707]

Lockyer was a great fullback, Slater is the fullback GOAT.

[@gungi4764]

Nice vid

[@ScubaPro2010]

I really don’t think QLD were that bad in game 2. I know it’s been mentioned, but more should be made of the fact that in game 2, NSW played one of the best first halves of football in not only origin history, but that I have ever seen. The fact QLD were on the back foot, made both forced and unforced errors and gave away repeat sets, was surely down to the fact that NSW were literally faultless

[@Dieselpower24]

I don't get the side that has been picked, only two big men on the bench is a mistake. Ponga hasn't played any football.l, Gagi gives his all but has lost some pace with age. NSW win

[@rhyswebb7495]

I think gagai was bought in for his experience and defence, Holmes got destroyed by crighton gagai should handle him better

[@taylerwade2729]

the kings struggling.

[@thvtsydneylyf3th077]

one thing that annoys me about cobbo is his line defense. His so tall yet he never contests kicks instead he just watches the ball get catched before he reacts and its all too late. he better not do that bs game 3

[@adriankenyon1339]

Up the Blues...my state, my pride 💯

[@janicewilson-tx4ck]

Spirit of QLD up the Maroons 💯 percent I trust 🙏 ❤❤

[@seanp7871]

It’s not fire power it’s men v children game 2 they man handled

[@Butarangau]

Now they are counting on Mahoney 😂

[@philliprobinson2902]

Sheerer best number one I saw play for Old, and for me Mullins best full back NSW over all the years?

[@antonkosmas7179]

Selection has been done let all watch the decider

[@terenceborausiki3695]

Fifita needs to return

[@damianmcwilliams2371]

Footy rules

[@tasmaniancaptain7768]

Definitely lacking in aggression the queenslanders ,someone like a Gordon tallis a fierce competitor is needed in their team

[@tongatapu6938]

No Fifita No win

[@Wayaboy10]

I love it Qlders still keeps the king in there 💯.... Lezzz Maroons

[@Butarangau]

Jesus Christ 🙏🏻 is the only King 👑

[@philliprobinson2902]

IAM NSW man but only my opinion Fafitta , all day in my team if I picked from both, his deverstating, crazy leave big Dave out( and Cobo, left out second game) bad move Billy, I think these two leave outs, could just get NSW over the line, but no Mitchell brings some doubt!

[@julianalderson3938]

Interestin ya thing home game be it. Hope so cheers'

[@julianalderson3938]

Lockyers right. Gota get the ball.

[@jamesiopu8624]

GO DA BLUES 🎉🎉🎉

[@jbb8600]

Nsw better pack. They win

[@nakianaomimadethisplaylist8573]

You don’t get origin

[@jbb8600]

@@nakianaomimadethisplaylist8573 i get football. Packs set up the game.

[@pibetowaki1953]

Go Older

[@Keene-md9cm]

NSW have a dedent 40 mins now they think they have the series wrapped up. QLD are truely going to break NSW if we get the W

[@offdaleash]

😂 How do we think we have the series wrapped up. We know how it is anytime we have a decider let alone a decider at suncorp so stop with the stupid comments. I'm a blues man born and bred and watched origin since I was a kid and the only way we always lose is we beat ourselves in the last 15 to 20 mins with a stupid pass or drop ball or penalty. But let's just wait and see this year if history repeats itself.

[@Keene-md9cm]

@offdaleash no actually pal you lose because QLD play better and beat yahs, simple.

[@offdaleash]

@@Keene-md9cm Yeah whatever you think pal I mean who the f says pal anymore. Too many clowns on the net 🤡 And if ya knew anything do ya research and you will see how we lose. Yes a cpl times I admit we were beats hands down but don't be bias and open up your eyes 😳

[@offdaleash]

@@Keene-md9cm and a decent 40 mins the scores wouldve been close but we obliterated yas pal 🤣

[@Keene-md9cm]

@offdaleash obliterated? Pffft wake up boy we smoked NSW for 8 years straight dipstick. QLD won the second half of the last game they played

[@Bezzasfishinmission]

Funny billy wasa fullback now he has 3 of em

[@FrostkingGenetics]

Guys need to man up and admit Billy has made a mistake, idc how many games he watches he obviously isn't watching properly, by not picking Dave. NSW are Licking their lips, just crazy. Ponga has one average game back from a long injury, but says Dave still isn't quite 100% lol

[@Plugitinbby]

Stfu and back the boys in. Capewell has played insanely well in origin

[@troystaunton254]

100% fafita is being punished for his backflip, DCE backflipped on the titans and was in the wilderness for 3 years and at the time it was reported that senior players had taken issue with his back flip. Namely slater, smith, Thurston and Inglis. Also this isn’t the first time Dave has created a contract saga. He did it in Brisbane to. So it’s not a mistake, it’s making a stand long term on what you’re about.

[@clutch7548]

Depends if they win or not genius

[@pbreezy9579]

Nahhh Dave's been very average this season. Was hoping for a big performance from him last weekend and wasn't there

[@FrostkingGenetics]

@@pbreezy9579

[@terencepera4459]

Go Qeenslander.

[@Adameve579]

QLD will always be the winners because… sing and chant with me! ‘I’m a Queenslander! Every time I look at the map, You’re underneath me! Every time I look at the map, Your beneath me! I’m a Queenslander! Queenslander!

[@tonysnell9565]

NSW is better sorry mate

[@wayneburke5311]

@@tonysnell9565 what’s the last 2 years say?

[@tonysnell9565]

@@wayneburke5311 Queensland is boring

[@josaiakoroilavesau7180]

And the last 20 years too!!​@@wayneburke5311

[@clutch7548]

@@tonysnell9565Winning is boring?

[@dionysus1016]

As a Queenslander, I'm hoping and praying, but the writing is on the wall with this series. NSW is just a better Origin side. Their forwards are better in nearly every position. Sure, the Maroons have strike, but NSW is the best defensive side in their history. I'm hoping for the best but expecting the worst.

[@davidmiller4924]

You're not a Queenslander. It's about pride, spirit, passion and confidence. Blues have had the better side on paper almost forever... yet qld dominate origin the last 2 decades. We won the 2nd half of last game, after being embarrassed in the 1st half.

[@dionysus1016]

You're absolutely right; I'm a NSW troll getting all those cane toads on edge. NSW will beat QLD next Wednesday, and I'm just doing my bit to stoke the fire. The NSW pack is about to smash QLD.

[@ralphomorgan1733]

​@@dionysus1016dreams are free. In Billy, nothing is impossible when you're playing n running freely... Just dream that you blues already wrapped up the series cause you think you have the pack that's gonna bully the Queenslanders against. Now! Keep on whinging...

[@davidmiller4924]

@dionysus1016 lollll not even slightly on edge, yet always passionate! Thank you for insisting your team wins, that's our favourite thing.. nsw don't get origin...

[@baccycones7644]

NSW too stacked. Not even close. Boring 🥱

[@clutch7548]

Your 3 braincells probably said this the last two seasons

[@baccycones7644]

@@clutch7548 nah we had flegler, Tino and Munster. Just look at the teams mate, no where close to being even. If nsw don’t win I’d be very surprised. I’ll come back here if qld wins and I’ll say that I have 3 brain cells and I’m a big sook.

[@ajm82]

Its SOO 😂. Who cares? Its not a Grand Final. Just do the trash talk and have fun..win or lose everyone gets paid equally. Its not a life changing event at all 😂

[@clutch7548]

You get paid for being in a grand final too… Acting like winning doesnt matter in Origin lol. Clueless

[@ajm82]

​@@clutch7548 I got more clue than you because I don't live 'down under'.😂 Read and comprehend my comments first before responding. Not my fault you flunked out of 5th grade.

[@Jimmyjim4]

Imagine yelling queenslander. So cringe

[@breal8939]

QUEENSLANDER!!!! Get it in ya, ya grub..

[@Jimmyjim4]

@@breal8939 wow

[@IronMan-raho]

​@@Jimmyjim4doesn't get ORIGIN 😂😂😂

[@kylecarey9422]

Imagine just not wanting to win a series

[@clutch7548]

@@Jimmyjim4Imagine having zero understanding of the emotion involved with playing State of Origin. Probably 50 years old and you have no wisdom?