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[@jamestxi]

*Billy actively avoids saying anything controversial* Media: “BILLY RETURNS SERVE 😤😤”

[@Dibboss]

Where's the part we're Billy returns serve

[@buzzliteyear11]

Clickbait. Like Gus said It's the media....just ignore them baby 😂

[@robynstephensen2611]

The only thing that came remotely close is him saying all Qld's training sessions being open to the media - as NSW closed at least one of their sessions last camp (maybe more). But even that wasn't really a chip a Maguire, it was more at the NSW media

[@parkerhal]

Woah what a big serve return😮

[@Nick-mx3pb]

Good to see Ponga in the team. Hopefully Qld muscle up better than game 2. It will be an absolute blinder either way 👍

[@auzziguy449]

Blues lose Mitchell, QLD gain Ponga and Cobbo. It may be a blood bath.

[@paul5166]

@@auzziguy449 I still think they should have picked David Fifita to add more muscles coming off the bench

[@russelluwarejnr1273]

​@@auzziguy449remember that Angus is still there. And there is no Fifita to stop him. Hopefully Capewell can do the job

[@robynstephensen2611]

@@auzziguy449 Blues pack still way more dominant (on paper) - need the forwards to lay the platform for the backs to have any real impact

[@user-dk3uh2nt2p]

You score when you have enough ball... In Billy we trust

[@TheAussieDog]

We’re still Queenslanders 😢

[@clutch7548]

Why would QLD be the ones crying lol about to be 3 series in a row

[@lachlanwitchard4047]

And still incest!

[@russelluwarejnr1273]

​@@clutch7548I'm surprised people are putting so much pressure on billy slater. He has won 2 back to back series and is still a rookie coach. He has done it before in that jersey and he's done it for 2 years now. Hopefully game 3 will be a good one

[@RushNZ_]

Kiwi, here, been a maroons supporter since the 90s get em boys

[@brocky9780]

Band wagon

[@clutch7548]

@@brocky9780bandwagon means you jump on when they’re good… Hes been qld fan for 30 years numpty

[@TroyJensen-ns9zc]

Yea same bro, some hearty supporters in NZ.

[@TroyJensen-ns9zc]

Anyone want to buy my number plates??? MAROON

[@lorenzofaumuina8539]

@@TroyJensen-ns9zc they should stick to supporting wahs🤣nsw and qld aint in NZ

[@user-og5gc5qe2l]

Little billy crumbling under the pressure.

[@712Menzies]

Oh how smart they are trying to treat him like a child because he’s one of the smartest players of all time that puts his energy into being the best while the dumb brutes try to put one over him

[@QLDdontget13v13]

​@@712Menzies Well I guess Billy "one of the smartest players of all time" Slater really showed that in Game 2: being the leading Origin coach that has the largest deficit scored on him in a half in Origin history LMAOO

[@OGTrollTroll8]

Welcome back King Ponga🔥💪

[@user-vk7fi2un3n]

That should be Fafita standing there..

[@warwickkrykre-nu2yy]

Billy knows what's around,love the team list❤

[@Yasuke1998]

NSW just GETS game 2 😂

[@CupidStunt91]

Kayln is such a cutie

[@SlaintheMhath]

I will be so happy when it is over and we can get back to 4 in a row!!!!

[@SilentHotdog28]

This would be 3 in a row if we win this.

[@brocky9780]

He is from qld he can’t count

[@barryhall5266]

It's believable that 11 other morons can't even count how many series they've won 😅

[@SlaintheMhath]

@@brocky9780 When it is over it is back to real footy, to nrl, to the panthers 4 in a row. I lost interest in origin when a lad from Kempsey, who played all his junior football in NSW and who is probably the best center the game has seen in decades pulled on a filthy toad jumper. What is the point of origin when the origin part means bugger all.

[@alexmcdonald5708]

Love Gus. "What is QLD brand of football" Kaylan goes on to list wearing a jersey and turning up.

[@SilentHotdog28]

Which team has been the winning side more often than not over the last 20 years? Kalyn is right, wearing the jersey and turning up (playing well) is what being a QLDer is all about. No need to talk about specifics, don't give anything away.

[@alexmcdonald5708]

@@SilentHotdog28 true regarding specifics. Who wants to give up a game plan. Was just funny

[@clutch7548]

@@alexmcdonald5708the point is the specifics dont matter in Origin. Thats why Fatty’s team of underdogs won in the 90s. Just play with heart & live with the result I know you’re just joking tho

[@johnkaupakamasua5540]

that was a stupid question!

[@Alex-nm4dp]

It's almost like he was asked a question and he answered it.

[@joeyk7143]

"Glass houses"

[@lukesimpson3080]

Imagine Ponga, Slater and Walsh in the backline at once.

[@bossdoss6027]

How would that work? Billy is too old.

[@lukesimpson3080]

@@bossdoss6027 That’s why I said imagine. Billy played alongside Ponga, but to me they’re very similar with their footwork and speed, a bit like Pappy at the Storm.

[@grippytires5405]

@@lukesimpson30803 specialist fullbacks in a backline? Probably wouldn’t be that good?

[@lukesimpson3080]

@@grippytires5405 They’ve all played wing. Slater started on the wing for Qld.

[@TofiliBala-pz6ei]

Welcome back

[@louiskatipa9620]

is it possible to have game three after the grand final when their less injury's and Nrl clubs can concentrate on top 8 this close to the end of the competition then you can get selected at the end for origin then onto represent Australia

[@SlaintheMhath]

Only 2 teams make the GF the rest of the comp is home with the family relaxing before getting back to training in November.

[@BenardTerom]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@VillaMatakiEua1]

😂Sadly my mood was on before the second game, good luck tonga 2:45 lol coaching by Sea Eagles 🌊 3:15

[@slave_eagle]

Billy almost had a 'heart attack'the last game, he closed those apologetic conversations with the Poga and Gaigai over night.😅

[@janicewilson-tx4ck]

QLD 4 Life in Billy we trust 💯 percent Queenslander ❤❤❤

[@laniethosea9781]

This QLD team is dangerous with the addition of Kaylen and Gagai. The reason why Billy didn't make alot of changes is because he believes in this team and that they were complacent and didn't stick to their game plan. With that game plan, the loss in game 2 and the improvements to the last game will be dangerous

[@712Menzies]

Oh my god they’re pathetic with their passive comments and game playing with Billy Slater

[@aj-qj4lt]

Funny how pathetic they are with their passive comments since Billy took over has a 100% Win rate since taking over in 2022 lol.....😭😭😭 Queenslander....

[@SilentHotdog28]

What are you smoking? Last 2 series have gone to QLD.

[@SlaintheMhath]

@@aj-qj4lt Billy has coached 5 wins out of 8 games, 62.5%.

[@FaigaFanene-tm4kx]

Queenslander 💪💪👍

[@peterinamete819]

Rugby is a physical contact game as we all know..use ur head and play ..it's not speed that matters..once u go aggressive to ur opponents u can win ...go blues..

[@mickusachus]

I'm still a Queenslander

[@PhilipManiam-mn9jf]

Ponga,will back up cobo,walls and Fibow....❤😊

[@jecosittingbull1322]

Queensland style of footy, what exactly is that?! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jinxx3744]

Something NSW don't get, just like how they don't get origin 🤷

[@grippytires5405]

@@jinxx3744Is conceding the biggest first half score in history Queensland getting origin?

[@theunknownkeyboarder1065]

@@grippytires5405Is losing 8 in a row, nsw getting origin ? Is losing to the worst qld team ever, getting origin? Is losing the last 2 series, getting origin? That half of footy means absolutely nothing if you lose next Wednesday.

[@gdconflik1665]

​@@theunknownkeyboarder1065 🤓

[@grippytires5405]

@@theunknownkeyboarder1065 I never claimed to get anything lil bro. Learn some comprehension skills before commenting next time. That record still stands regardless of the result in game 3 as well champion. Huff a little bit more copium.

[@tongatherese9707]

Come game 3 i dont want to say -Like I told u so 🤦‍♂️No Hulk Fifita no one's strong than him 💪🏾

[@fantomghost6213]

Yea, but only for 20 min and then he's done for the whole game!

[@cmr5452]

Where’s the “return serve” 😂

[@SlaintheMhath]

Click bait.

[@maxwilliam5240]

Battle of the forwards will game...billy is wrong put cobbo and ponga on the bench. The nsw will demantle us at our home😢

[@tongatherese9707]

Tell the true Billy you dont like Fifita who was a beast last few games 🤔🤦‍♂️

[@johnkaupakamasua5540]

Billy has not returned serve?

[@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!

[@cmewithdrmarceljerry9549]

X2 UTILITIES ON THE BENCH... PONGA AND GRANT... 2 FORWARDS ON BENCH BILLY IS UNDER PRESSURE HE IS FOCUSED ON FULLBACKS ONLY. YOU ARE GOING TO OVERUSE YOUR FORWARDS ONLY. THAT IS A BIG MISTAKE.

[@richardcolton4410]

His doing a Freddy who lost it for NSW with his fullback obsession

[@Wayaboy10]

Billy's a legend lezzgo Qld....

[@user-oi1eh7gh2v]

Glass house 🏠

[@eliudadubosr604]

Go Ponga

[@Whistler112]

Billy isn't so slick under pressure as a coach.

[@SlaintheMhath]

Yeah the look on his face during the first half was classic. Injuries are a real pain in the arse. The toads with Tino from Orange and Flegler and a totally different team, sort of like NSW being down props in the last couple of years, gotta win the middle then the rest follows.

[@Whistler112]

@@SlaintheMhath was very satisfying seeing his cold face during the embarrassment. Would be so good to see it again game 3.

[@jinmactravish3209]

Gus is still the wise man

[@fantomghost6213]

Sorry, did you say blind man????

[@jinmactravish3209]

@@fantomghost6213 hey man, you don't have to say it out loud. He gives good commentary

[@Hardcastle83]

Really no need for Harry Grant, injured or not. Should be Fifita.

[@pumlin1]

Lol Gus

[@rustyhandz6233]

How many series has Madge won?😢😢😢😢

[@SlaintheMhath]

How many premierships has Billy coached, Madge has 2 and they are much harder to get than coaching a team with some of the best players in the game to choose from.

[@forsland6153]

I just pray that it will be fairly officiated. So hopefully no Klein.

[@fantomghost6213]

Agreed. Most pedantic Ref in the comp. he just slows games down!

[@anthonysinclair4114]

Get our footy on? Wtf do they keep saying that for?

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

Billy is full of it Harry Grant is busted and wont play.

[@SilentHotdog28]

Mind games mate. It's the whole "Will he play? Won't he play?" Keeps blues thinking about who is going to be on the field, has them guessing as to what game plan they need to enact and train for.

[@grippytires5405]

@@SilentHotdog28Pretty sure blues don’t care. He had minimal impact in both games this year

[@DrShred24]

Billy returns serve? Nice clickbait

[@JustinYassi]

Ponga gave poor answer to Gus question. You can do better Ponga

[@OneDrone]

Click bait

[@TheTonganKid]

Fifita

[@PhilipManiam-mn9jf]

Ponga is best

[@johnkaupakamasua5540]

A stupid question from Gus! Is that even a question?

[@dingo_463]

The fact he picked capewell proves he's not the man for the Job

[@julianalderson3938]

Yer same old. Be good game.

[@mmountain1233]

Do they not have anything to say other than let’s get our footy on?

[@SilentHotdog28]

why give anything away? keep your cards close to your chest.

[@ooblah10]

Billy's got that politician training, say words and stick to them but don't answer questions.

[@SS-tx3mg]

Ponga 🎉

[@Jimmyjim4]

A lot of media trained answers here

[@peterinamete819]

Billy shoud keep to his old guys not this so called tiktok young assess who he's following 😂

[@RCcrittaxedits]

Shiver me Timbers slater! I’m so scared of your putrid looking lineup!

[@williambaglme819]

I bet it's the "worst origin team ever"

[@fantomghost6213]

Does NSW have the "Dream Team" again this year??? lmao

[@RCcrittaxedits]

@@fantomghost6213 nah cuz Trell is out

[@RCcrittaxedits]

@@fantomghost6213 he would’ve manhandled your boys

[@hdsd731]

Madge is in Slaters head…… its over for QLD this year, two backs on the bench 😂 nsw is going to steam roll them

[@babushka9261]

Billy continues to give excuses about not picking Fifita is disgraceful.

[@colinwoods5686]

More nsw propaganda about how wonderful they are after 1 win..... won't the machine roll after qld wins game 3.... 🎉😂🎉

[@CosmopolitanUme]

No

[@mittedoupeff1342]

BS means bs 🤬

[@seanp7871]

QLD should drop Walsh ,his just a kid his out of his depth here

[@fantomghost6213]

Na. Baptism of fire will make him shine

[@shanerorko8076]

Just wait for the press conference, "we're still queenslanders" will he say that again? Qld are so cut because they can't claim they're the underdogs, even though NSW has a better team lol.

[@SilentHotdog28]

Not cut at all, all that underdog talk is in the Blues heads......lives rent free. QLD just turn up and play......master at mind games.

[@clutch7548]

A grown man wrote this comment. “Haha they are upset they arent underdogs”. Who gives a flying F about trivial things like that?

[@shanerorko8076]

@SilentHotdog28 BS, you guys have carried on about how your under dogs since origin started. And your BS about Queensland spirit is a load if BS. You're about to find out what NSW spirit is.

[@fantomghost6213]

@@shanerorko8076 Like Freddy's "Dream Team" Lmao

[@shanerorko8076]

@@SilentHotdog28 Nothing in our heads mate.

[@Godzilla32]

So hard to listen to Ponga speak.. 1 too many concussions....

[@Paul-ik8fm]

You or him

[@BigAl53750]

Some people just aren’t that good at speaking into a microphone, or in front of a crowd. He doesn’t have to be a great speaker, he’s a Footballer. What I have trouble with is some of the questions these TV guys throw. The whole thing is becoming a circus. Let the players do their talking through what they do on the field and al the rest is BS. I’m not NSW, or QLD, but I can’t believe the garbage put forward by NSW fans and commentators. Gus Gould is pretty cool, but some of the others are just flogs.

[@Godzilla32]

@@BigAl53750 You're pretty spot on.

[@lowheader]

Blues journo's obviously backing Madge's attempts at mind games. Does Madge give them a specific set of questions to ask?

[@Hadouken1232]

Ponga should play fullback he is better than Walsh

[@clutch7548]

Walsh cant play other positions tho. Pong can

[@grippytires5405]

@@clutch7548No he can’t. He played 6 games at five eight last year and got koed in 4 of them. Not sure how Slater plans to use him but putting him in the frontline would be crazy

[@queenslander7756]

NSW commentators have forgotten last year’s Origin. Short term or convenient memories?

[@xXSinForLifeXx]

No point living in the past 😂😂

[@queenslander7756]

@@xXSinForLifeXx Those who don’t learn the lessons of the past are doomed to repeat their failures.

[@BenardTerom]

Go maroons fullsurport PNG

[@td8501]

Media stirring sht as usual! 😂

[@benderx8837]

desperation? guy sounds punch drunk. really disapointing head injuries arent taken seriously.future law suits will ruin contact sports.