I still can't understand how the blues got within 6 points with about 10 mins to go! Amazing.....
I did notice that whenever QLD played the ball, NSW defenders just didn't move up to hit them, they stayed 10 metres away and let the attacking runner come to them. That's giving 50 metres away each set before the kick. No wonder QLD won! Defence is all attitude and passion, the Blues just don't have it. The Blues won't win another Origin series for at least 3 more years, and it will be a bonus if they win even one game in that time. (And yes, I'm a Blues supporter). QLD should be FORCED to give back the players that they stole from NSW (Inglis is born and bred NSW, with his first game at 16 in NSW - just like Folau), and to also give Neil Henry back to NSW! Bloody traitors, the lot of em.
I agree with all the comments on Campese - they shouldn't pick him for Game 2. But only because I want him playing for Canberra hehe. On the flip-side, choosing McManus over Monaghan was a very bad choice. McManus didn't make any tackles while missing 5, and Monaghan at least has the height and strength to take on that Blues winger who plays for Qld, Folau. Gidley will bounce back, he's too good a player not to. NSW really missed Gallen out there too.
Go the Blues in Game 2!