"That's not just beaten... that's comprehensive!" - Where do the Blues go from here? I Fox League

[@aaliques]

Love seeing Ennis' face through this whole segment, perfect stunned mullet look 😂👍

[@sammsonite9100]

Brus cherry evans ran down nsw best centre for the night Nothing else needs to be said NSW stop thinking the panthers are the answer

[@SilentHotdog28]

Cherry also had to run cross pitch while Crichton ran straight........Daly is 12 years older than Crichton haha.

[@maxpower5573]

Freddy is obssessed with Panthers... they are out of their depth at a rep level

[@magicmango675]

Panthers are not the issue, Freddy and his Selectors are the issue. Critter still gave more than (injury-riddled) Turbo and Latrell, but even so, right center should've always been Campbell's to begin with.

[@justsayin8700]

Bruh the best players for NSW were from the panthers + Payne Haas . Moses played alright but at times where they needed game management he was free lancing

[@Mikehunt-lv6zf]

@@justsayin8700yeo needs to go, Cameron Murray is way better. Run first, past second. You’re a forward not a fucking halfback

[@Lightinthedark10323]

Freddy only having a 3-week window? Slater had the same. One didn't bring the best out of his star-studded team. One actually utilized his players.

[@johnvandenheuvel6792]

You've head the nail on the head mate !!

[@RNG23]

Ennis looks like he wants to CRY😂😂😂

[@themanwithnothingtolose]

He deserves to cry

[@themanwithnothingtolose]

He deserves to cry

[@themanwithnothingtolose]

@themanwithnothingtolose5696 he deserves to cry

[@jeffchapel79]

I’m crying

[@richardharris8745]

and his salty replies.... cronk.. what would you have done..ennis its irrelevant what i wouldve done... cronk to cozza same question... personally iw ouldve had cam murray out there lmfao ennis is a massive cry baby

[@Gamminn]

It’s good to be a Queenslander

[@mastersplinter9901]

Those rednecks can play ball I’ll give ya that 👍

[@maxwellwatson7902]

Queenslander A, lets get the banjos out A.

[@eddietomasi6164]

They lost the game because Moses can't save Israelis without his brother Aron.😂😂😂😂😢😢😢😢

[@DinkyDiTruBlu]

Nah. It's great to be a QLDr 😂

[@Gamminn]

What you mean about Mose s

[@rexincp]

I don't think it has been touched on, but the effort from Payne Haas was incredible to watch as an avid Queensland supporter. I can recall about 4 kicks from Queensland where Payne Haas was the only player covering in defence. Then the final play for NSW, he was the only player that ran through the line with effort (apart from Teddy who was taken out) to try and score.

[@Huktoo68]

He should be a Queenslander ffs 😂

[@mahn_6199]

Yesss!! His individual efforts was insane and consistent!

[@RayWarrenDoesntLie]

Hes a natural competitor. Since day 1 at the Broncos

[@owenrees7544]

Apart from a bit of a slump a couple of years ago, Haas has always delivered the goods at club and state level.

[@jamesshn5727]

blues had no strategy period

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

Yeah they did, pick injured and out of form players and just hope for the best

[@TheDoemanu]

Where do the Blues go?? As far away from Freddy and Teddy as they can. 😂😅

[@chrisvandy3864]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@PJSO]

Ennis ready to fly kick someone who mentions Qlder spirit again 🤣

[@swimcoachasia4978]

The only thing that Ennis could kick at that table would be his own forehead.

[@mrokesene]

Tbh Matty John’s should coach NSW he is the only one that talks responsibly about who should have been picked in this squad

[@jettstream2886]

Na he's no coach

[@YESITSHISTORY]

It burns Joey to the core hearing Matty talk up Billy because he knows it’s true. Hence why Munster had him speechless with that cheeky dig last Sunday 😂

[@TjJay-ev6mx]

Is Andrew Johns an assistant coach? Why has he never put his hand up to coach? Anyway our only proven winner of a coach is Gus and he ain't coming back anytime soon

[@adamwebb831]

​@@TjJay-ev6mxhe doesn't want to get the blame for the rubbish NSW dished up for 3 of the last 4 years

[@nickrad6966]

He was right about the Blues attack as well, which funnily enough was the comment which touched a nerve

[@AveragePapuaNewGuinean-wwk213]

No excuse. There were 3 qlders who played outta position in game 1 and they still won.

[@als897]

To say ‘our opinions are irrelevant’ is a cop out when all panels in sport like this do is give their opinions.

[@adamwebb831]

The reason why Murray didn't get on until the second half is Freddy forgot he had Murray on the bench

[@tuandinh5368]

😂😂😂

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

Freddy needs to get off the magic mushrooms

[@richardharris8745]

collins is a fookin machine what a player hes the alpha of the maroons pack

[@nickrad6966]

Carrigan and Cotter are awesome as well

[@richardharris8745]

yes the trio in the middle they were supreme absolutely in fact every player was either good or great for the maroons

[@imalwaysright]

Not defending Fitler but Ennis was stumped when Coops asked “what would you have done” 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@maxfish4770]

Murray to centre and actually give Stef some game time, wasted selection

[@angemaidment5640]

No one (in the NSW camp) seems to be willing to have an opinion on Freddy’s decisions. He needs to go.

[@Tylar122]

@@maxfish4770Murray would be absolutely abused speed wise by Val

[@maxfish4770]

@@Tylar122 it's only two out for Murray, we could have done with Cooks speed around the ruck

[@dbo4506]

He wasn’t stumped. He knows he would’ve picked Burton on the bench like 99% of people would’ve. An actual utility. Problem solved from the jump.

[@bronzemen34]

This panel can talk all they like about where BLUES got it wrong And where they can get it right…..coz they still don’t know how to correct it Man…..I’m not even sure NSW can even comeback from this QLD having the favourite tag doesn’t stop the MAROONS train…..regardless We know what NSW are a capable of…but tonight we saw something different I saw a TEAM playing and almost TOYING with the BLUES!! What a TEAM and BILLY is an UTTER Genius at this……..

[@Nguja]

We all know one thing. Liam Martin is the new Paul gallon. Biggest grub in the game. Played so dirty last night and didn't get penalized once

[@Dude-etiquette]

Start by resigning Fittler as the coach! The great thing about NSW losing was that we didn't hear from Gould after the game, what a professional, instead of providing commentary he went off and had a sook

[@tomaoconzy6383]

Lol

[@ir711]

I don't understand why gus has his own show, and is a commentator?

[@richardharris8745]

all weve heard the past 2-3 weeks is how the blues winning at suncorp will be their greatest achievement in origin . then they get absolutely pumped and gus dissapears lmfao

[@YESITSHISTORY]

I’m more disappointed that 8th Drug addict coward didn’t front up next to Gus after the game 😂

[@theguardian308]

😂😂😂

[@damianclark550]

A team Vs a team of individuals

[@KirkWilliamsIsBroken]

Matt Burton on the bench would have solved a lot of problems. Just saying...

[@mikejulz87]

I don't know why you don't have a back up for every position on the bench..I know it's not much, but you must have a cover for every position in case an injury. Blues got caught in both games with no one that covers center..

[@tjb2342]

@@Soulless1666 bless your soul

[@Dickey1996]

I don’t see the downside of having Burton on the bench. Why couldn’t Cook go 80 at hooker or if he needed a rest chuck on Murray at hooker for 10-15. Burton on the bench would’ve offered us the same versatility as Wighton, covers the halves and centre, he’s a big boy chuck him on at lock for a bit, offer something different to Yeo

[@zippo_muk9254]

*QLD could’ve won 50+ if they didn’t make many mistakes and unnecessary risk.* Fitler said it’s impossible to cover all positions. Murray at centre and Cook in the middle would be fine. But yes, Burton too.

[@zippo_muk9254]

*As a Queenslander, here’s my NSW team:* 1. Dylan Edwards, 2. Alex Johnston, 3. Stephen Crichton, 4. Katoni Staggs, 5. Campbell Graham, 6. Matt Burton, 7. Adam Reynolds, 8. Paulo, 9. Cook, 10. Haas, 11. Freizel, 12. Murray, 13. Issah Yeo, 14. Matt Moylan, 15. Hudson Young, 16. Liam Martin, 17. Dale Funicane. Reynolds is a solid player who can lead the game with a great kicking game and has combinations with all the Rabbitohs guys.

[@mrokesene]

I knew we would win by 20 when fitler picked Luai again

[@richardharris8745]

@@Soulless1666 1% of galls toughness and ticker

[@Laurel_73]

Ennis that's why you critique the game. You don't give answer's back saying, "it's irrelevant". You do this week in, week out.

[@lynseylloyd1765]

This series prives tge media and the coaches in and around the NRL is too pally pally . Thet are all friends , freddy will be back on the couch with joey and them chumming it up with billy on 9 for the footy ! Ive said there set up with the media stinks and needs adressing

[@Whistler112]

Put your application in then, would love to see what you bring to the panel.

[@Laurel_73]

@@Whistler112 have you heard him every other game? He does a good job, why couldn't he just answer the question about. "What does NSW do now"?.

[@adamwebb831]

Everyone is scared to critique Fittler.

[@Laurel_73]

@@adamwebb831 they need to grow some, his only human! He definitely won't be an immortal!

[@ashleycampbell6825]

This is Origin. Defense wins games or is the deciding factor. In NRL games, we have seen those same attacking runs result in tries. Tonight we saw QLD team under pressure and defend relentlessly. QLD also managed to score from those brief moments of opportunity. Going to be a big ask to put together a BLUES team that can be fully prepared to prevent a 3rd game loss.

[@jeffchapel79]

To hear Fittler say “I was shocked to see the score line like it was” is a very telling statement... no urgency, off the pace and rose coloured glasses. He was putrid as a coach & tactician.

[@benwilkins2998]

Billy Slater is up there with Fatty and the “no names” when it comes to motivating origin players.

[@rabbits77]

I live in qld I bleed blue im embarrassed well done qld.

[@big-j2680]

You bleed blue 🤣🤣🤣🤦🏾

[@delailama736]

Moses was great tonight. Probably better than Cleary. Just let down by his backs. Luai is out of his depth in rep footy.

[@rocknral]

Absolutely. As qlder, I thought he had a go. Better than Cleary. Better kicker buy a mile.

[@crzy__]

Are we watching the same game? Moses was an absolutely horrible kicker

[@richardharris8745]

agreed as a maroons fan i was impressed by him

[@maxpower5573]

How Luai keeps getting picked is beyond me..

[@lynseylloyd1765]

​@@crzy__obviously you weren't, mitch wont be scapegoated for this drivell , if thats the case these blues will never adapt ❤💙💛

[@michaelfeast9869]

Love the Queensland team and I'm a South Australian.

[@johnvienta7622]

I have been openly critical of Cherry-Evans for a long time however his performance last night was outstanding. The entire Queensland team played hard for the full 80 minutes and NSW could not stay with them.

[@benwilkins2998]

That cover defence tackle will stand out as one of the best. He is carving his own legacy since JT retired.

[@chrisvandy3864]

Cooper Cronk was one of the most underrated players of all time bar NONE 👏👍👏

[@darthkage2163]

Honestly it's surprising he doesn't get the same level of respect as the likes of slater and Smith

[@MrStretchooo]

Isn't he seen as a legend of the game? In my eyes he is

[@chrisvandy3864]

@@MrStretchooo Yeah definitely a legend of the game for sure hence my comment above mate , I personally have just always thought that he was always very underrated that's all 👏👏👏

[@jamesjohnson8316]

He’s been snubbed for leaving the storm for roosters. Traitor. Other wise he’d be in camp with the boys

[@chrisvandy3864]

@@jamesjohnson8316 Pretty sure that you're spot on there mate 👍

[@nameless1873]

I think Fitty IMO is in love with his own legend too much making wrong illogical decisions based as a coach you can tell by the way he carries himself and talks in these shows. Slater on the other hand still thinks as a player and puts himself in the game and asks what do we need to make this work....that's the difference

[@chunli6084]

Not sure if Ennis knows what he is saying. QLD wants Freddy to stay as coach and no NSW team changes for Sydney!

[@danielhasimani6311]

Michael Ennis the pest commentator lost for words = happiness.

[@nzpiro]

Im glad nico wasnt there to be a scapegoat

[@randombuzz6370]

The Queensland skipper deserves as much credit as any Queensland player. He led the team with a great example. Such an underrated player.

[@manbearpig7359]

I think the phrase "In Freddy we Trust" is well and truly dead. 😂

[@mickusachus]

Yep a Queenslander saying Murray is possibly the best lock in the game and yet NSW keep him on the bench

[@Nuggetfinatic2166]

I feel like most of QLD players or ex players are super cerebral. Selecting players who fill roles and then coaching the team to play as one. Their attention to detail, recognising danger in defence, recognising weaknesses in attack are on another level. There were barely any stoppages in the game for long periods of time and QLD’s defence was impenetrable. They have an identity and impose their will and spirit onto NSW and they have absolutely no answers. What is NSW’s identity? What is the NSW spirit? I feel like these questions really need to be asked and answers need to be found otherwise this is going to be another long dynasty for QLD.

[@descendance]

I said this from the moment Billy Slater was appointed coach ; NSW will never win a series while he is coach ; NEVER

[@mrsavage3692]

Bro josh had a shocker today legit interfering with cookie to catch and hold the ball before Nanai scoring off of it 2:59

[@khoavu1341]

As a Qlder I feel sorry for nsw. The generational trauma from being dominated since 2006 is brutal.

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

I'm a NSW supporter and a Wests Tigers supporter I'm numb to disappointment now, I feel nothing

[@SKYRAIDERify]

Hang in there mick, it'll all be over soon🤣🤣

[@mrsavage3692]

Mate if cam Murray is not fit enough to play on the centres because of the groin injury then I would’ve put Liam Martin, he can run it up hard he defends on the edge and also this still allows the hooker rotation to stand

[@wolfy_conservative911]

Blues don't get origin!!! Why wasn't Campbell Graham in the team.

[@andrew24534]

Cody Walker??? Dylan Edwards??? Wtf!

[@jamesduncan5017]

And they picked Moses over Reynolds lol. Walker and Reynolds combination with Graham and latrell in the centres. Would of carved up lol.

[@paddytymon7214]

It's now time to pick players on form and not reputation

[@hellagood67]

And stop picking injured players, and hoping they will be fit by game day. WTF? Cookie tried his heart out, but centre is a specific position and role. He’s a hooker, and a damn good one. I’m not a blues supporter, btw.

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

And not injured

[@Sub0x-x40]

qld ran and tackled harder and the ballplaying and connection from spine wa sjust another level than nsw. they just had an up n in defence and nsw had no answer for it. but nsw issues start from the top, new regime needs to come in

[@Sub0x-x40]

@@Soulless1666 moses was alright but we just didnt play connected or as a team. Qld look like they are playing for there heros and idols and gel as one, we look like 17 individuals, nobody playing bad but not playing well together.

[@mrokesene]

Luai is a poor man’s munster

[@JackButterfield_]

Luai is shite

[@duet64]

He's a poor mans ben Roberts

[@jamesjohnson8316]

He’s a 🐕

[@Whistler112]

@@duet64 😂

[@MoZZa1788]

Absolute grub

[@dazhwood]

It’s clear to see that talent/ability aside the blues don’t have the same culture or bond that the maroons have not even close, there is no place for a luai in that QL squad…….that’s on the coach and his team nobody else.

[@tommyg2855]

Hynes must be loving thisb

[@faketaxi0559]

Uppa Maroons!!

[@44tank255]

QUEENSLANDER!!! CHEEEHOOO!!!

[@ir711]

NSW be like : Slater, Thurston, cam smith still terrorising us. Why won't these guys just retire already.

[@elrey8876]

*NSW* needs to become the Bad News Bears of League and embrace the dirty underdog mantle. Hire Todd Carney, Jarryd Hayne, and John Hopoate to coach them. Benny Elias to teach them mastery of the squirrel grip.

[@wilfredoUbatuba]

keep Hayne where he belongs

[@mando686]

They are the Bad news blues. They play dirty, the refs penalty count was 7-1 and cry about every thing. There's no need for more dirty players when they already have 10 on the field...

[@wolfgangvonuce9803]

Yes,hopoate to inject☝️a new game plan

[@Josytt]

Slater is worlds ahead with coaching than Freddy

[@ellegonzi]

Question is who replaces Freddy? Unfortunately we don't have an 8 year dynasty of retired players to call upon......

[@benwilkins2998]

Anyone who current NSW players grew up watching is a start. Gallen is not a bad shout.

[@camelrodriguezjnr]

Matty Johns

[@ellegonzi]

@@benwilkins2998 i rekon Bellamy was a shoe in even before this series started had he not extended with the Storm. I still think they are waiting for him whenever he eventually steps down. However in the meantime chuck in the Johns Brothers or someone fresh

[@chris07081]

@@ellegonzi He had a go already and it didn't go well

[@wilfredoUbatuba]

yes please bring Gal in, he has an amazing record against Queensland 😂

[@89Mangerhero]

They love Freddy to much to tell the truth the reason why they won the game is because of Freddy

[@JoshuaCook_93]

Freddy GONE 😂

[@Giddyblack193]

Damn, it feels good to be a Queenslander

[@maxwellwatson7902]

Luai doesn't want to play for Australia let alone NSW .Get rid of all the Penrith players. Get rid of Fweddy the genius.

[@Endeavour02]

100% and that sums up his attitude towards his state. As a kiwi I am dumbfounded why they pick guys who don’t want to represent Australia there is so many talented players who play with pride for there state and Luai isn’t one of them. Origin is won on attitude

[@atbaker4122]

The blues did good in the first half but when we where on the attack there was no direction like Queensland had. We just kept passing without making overlaps 😢

[@Steveaustin007]

When it comes to DUMB decisions - Fittler ticks all the boxes . What does he have to do to get sacked .

[@kj5600cool1]

Oh what a night 🎉

[@drugilbert2447]

I saw no NSW support for the ball runner..very odd.

[@mikejulz87]

Ennis looks a lot uncomfortable there..lol shame.

[@waynehoyle4671]

Qlder here. I thi k that cookie was one of NSW better players. Playing out of position. Played with pwssion. Cant say that for a lot of N s w players

[@Bagster321]

Qlder here. Don't bash Cook he's playing out of position most of the match. Keep him at dummy half/hooker and put Murray in for Turbo. Side note, get rid of Teddy, Luai, Cleary. Moses did far better, and it's baffling when you have Reynolds available. If NSW want a fighting chance, sack Fittler.

[@zippo_muk9254]

*As a Queenslander, here’s my NSW team:* 1. Dylan Edwards, 2. Alex Johnston, 3. Stephen Crichton, 4. Katoni Staggs, 5. Campbell Graham, 6. Matt Burton, 7. Adam Reynolds, 8. Paulo, 9. Cook, 10. Haas, 11. Freizel, 12. Murray, 13. Issah Yeo, 14. Matt Moylan, 15. Hudson Young, 16. Liam Martin, 17. Dale Funicane. Reynolds is a solid player who can lead the game with a great kicking game and has combinations with all the Rabbitohs guys.

[@johnvandenheuvel6792]

As a QLD man and former player I could not understand why Cook was not the Hooker and why was Murray's ass on the bench for so long? NSW bags out Teddy all week so that didn't do him any good. No wonder the attack was a mess. Qld were great in defense but it's their attack that impressed. Kind regards. Johno

[@macetaylor409]

Burton 18th man sitting on the bench shouldve been activated as soon as turbo went down

[@nunyabizness7259]

If only Cooper cronk was from NSW i would definitely want him to coach the Blues

[@justsayin8700]

From a Qlander I really hope Fitler keeps his job 😂😂. But if I was to make the best player for NSW it was Jerome Luai. He faces a lot of criticism yea , but his job is to be a game breaker and he did just that last night. Up the Maroons ❤️💯

[@russelluwarejnr1273]

Up the Maroons

[@boxhead5999]

Dont blame the NSW players. They tried there guts out. Look at the elephant in the room. The selection panel for NSW.

[@carlmar6027]

Let's start the rebuilding process. It starts with creating a new Blues spirit and the way Joey feels for NSW is a great start.

[@crystaltheresavincen]

Michael Ennis is never honest when it comes to NSW like seriously asking him about how he thought everyone of NSW players play he say outstanding

[@isimelibola2395]

The Blues was thrashed, period.

[@rocknral]

Firstly, fittler has got no idea with selections. Second of all, once hes got the players he is clueless with the interchange.

[@PatrickMuelchol-ws7kc]

That's my boy he should be in the team..why?????

[@jrcrichton5017]

Surely a team like this for game 3, and I’m a Qld supporter 😴 1 Edwards 2 Saab 3 Crichton 4 Graham 5 To’o 6 Hynes 7 Cleary 8 Trbojevic 9 Cook 10 Haas 11 Martin 12 Koloamatangi 13 Murray 14 Burton 15 Saifiti 16 Yeo 17 Olakuatu

[@kinchegayowie6167]

They absolutely put the blues to the sword. NSW , too old , too slow , too many ego's . The Maroons , got to every threat, shot down attacking raids , muscled their way in the middle third and absolutely dominated the game. I am glad i didn't pay thousands to go and see that inept performance. Time for some new and young players.

[@pauldarn]

Surely Edwards gets a start at fullback moving forward

[@camelrodriguezjnr]

Nahhhh Drinkwater Braaaaa

[@japdiver5090]

@@camelrodriguezjnr drinkwater 5/8..edwards fullback...NSW need flair...Leniu in the front......not that Panthers block play bullshit in Origin

[@camelrodriguezjnr]

@@japdiver5090 What and Cody Walker ain't got flair?

[@benwilkins2998]

There has to be a shake up next year. Starting with the fullback and halves yeah.

[@camelrodriguezjnr]

@@benwilkins2998 Nah we'll just pick the same coach and coaching staff who will pick the same team again as the last 2 years yeah?

[@honeheke1128]

Felt for cookie, why he was put out centre blows my mind, murray or Yeo, should of being there, stikl wouldnt of change the outcome, but game 1 Qld played boys out in centre and did goid..nsw are just always 1 step behind, clean sweep coming..

[@markmalaka4747]

Blame Freddie for selecting injured players

[@michaelparker8928]

Love how game 1 pengai jr dropped for game 2 because he was too aggressive game 2 comes around and there is no aggression from blues at all except for Jerome’s mouth blues we’re never in it and how many injuries does turbo need to get before coaches realise he’s too unreliable to start bring him on just before or after half time and watch him destroy tired opposition

[@chris07081]

The amount of possesion near the try line without results was embarrasing

[@Eric_412]

NSW are coached like the game is still being played as if it’s 2003 whereas QLD are coached for 2023..

[@ifereiminadore7936]

Respect

[@sonnybill8271]

Miss seeing Mick Ennis doin the Viking Clap 😪

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

Freddy if you play stupid games you will stupid prizes. Crazy idea but how about next time you don't pick injured players and ones that have just returned from injury and maybe also not pick players that have been out of form all season? Just a wild idea from some nobody on the internet but it might work

[@FabilaEduardo-pp9ko]

Better luck next year..NSW,, there's only one winner,,see you next year 2024

[@jdubbkta5483]

What a beautiful morning... loving my shet job today

[@beazirconaus946]

I don't feel the desperation to win from the blues which I feel with the maroons.

[@mickzammit6794]

The worst NSW team since Arty Beetson reminded them that he was a Queenslander.

[@Endeavour02]

100%

[@YESITSHISTORY]

QLD pack work as a unit & Billy is a master of utilizing the interchange…Freddy meanwhile is using Yeo as a chief playmaker 😂

[@TheHingshing]

I didn’t even watch the game and I already knew QLD was going to win but not epically 😂 I laughed so hard seeing the results. At this point we should just sell the NSW team to a 3rd world country and start again with a whole new team and coach😂

[@japdiver5090]

NSW don't have flair...Simple as that.,...Everything else is the same. ... Queenslanders play like the Fiji 7s rugby team in the broken play/open/unstructured, very instinctively creative

[@fruckya]

I can't wait to hear all the excuses on why blues lost 😂

[@john2ndname]

cant believe the so many set of sixes to nsw because they get these when they are losing.. Great work QLD as always!

[@commentarytalk1446]

You gotta love State Of Origin, The Old Refrain: "We Gave Your Boys A Good Hiding!" The privilege of the winners only (whoever that is).

[@littemisscarrage2909]

a boxed faced grub

[@nathanpurss4582]

Where they go is to Des or Toovey or anyone fucking else at this point and beg them to coach. Freddy and Brandy have a singular brain cell between them

[@bryankinkaid3225]

Cooper Cronk should be the next NSW coach.

[@wilfredoUbatuba]

he is way more accurate about the nsw's performance, not delusionnal like Freddy