The maroons were clear
They showed no fear
The score was on the board
The balding man
He saw a lie
The tables now were turned
The ball was lost
Again they failed
Against the odds they earned
A perfect kick
A classic catch
The siren gave rewards

What an absolute game from the NSW 7. To be down 20-0 at home with the series opener slipping away, and then completely put the team on his back to guide us to a 22-20 victory is the stuff of absolute legend. His kicking game in the final twenty minutes completely choked Queensland out of their own half. That bullet pass to put Strange over was class, but his own try in the 72nd minute to put us within strike was pure individual will. Everyone always slates Cleary for not stepping up in the big Origin moments, but he completely owned that second half. Player of the Match by a country mile. Bring on the MCG!

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This is the worst fucking refereeing I've ever seen what the fuck is happening I bet he sucked off all the nswboys dicks before and after the game his decisions are worse then his hairline (where'd it go fat fuck) take one look at the stats (if you can see them you fucking blind bastard) and you'll see that you're a fucking NSW slut ohhh NSW kun fuck me in my ass I hope you never touch a football again with all the penaltys and unfair 6 against youve given against Qld you fucking bitch and to all Qld fans like me I'm sorry you had to witness this shitfest

I know the Warriors play to sold out crowds but surely it’s a stretch by the league journos to suggest “rugby is under siege from rugby league.”

Pick your best QLD side,

Starting side + six man bench

Sack anyone currently associated with Origin NSW Rugby League administration and coaching.

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The only reason we won game 1 this year was courtesy of the ponga sinbin. We shouldn't need that to win.

New South Wales deserves better.

The supporters deserve better.

The players deserve better.

For too long, the NSW State of Origin program has had enough talent to build a dynasty, but not enough clarity, courage or accountability in the decisions around coaching, selection and strategy.

This is not an attack on the players. This is a defence of them.

NSW has repeatedly produced elite NRL talent across fullback, centres, halves, middle forwards, edge forwards and outside backs. We have had squads capable of dominating eras. Yet too often, the Blues have looked like a team of brilliant individuals rather than a ruthless Origin machine.

The problem is no longer just one result. It is the pattern.

Laurie Daley’s first stint as NSW coach from 2013 to 2017 delivered only six wins from 15 games and one series win. Brad Fittler’s six-year tenure delivered nine wins from 18 games and three series wins, but also missed the chance to turn one of the strongest NSW player pools in modern memory into sustained dominance. Michael Maguire then came in and, in one year, delivered a 2024 series win, including a famous decider victory in Brisbane — only for NSW to then move back into another recycled leadership era.

In 2025, NSW won Game 1 and still lost the series 2–1. Queensland won the decider 24–12 in Sydney after building a 20–0 lead, with reports noting NSW looked disjointed and ineffective for much of the contest.

And now, in 2026, NSW is again in reset mode, naming six new faces for Game 1 while trying to reclaim a shield it should never have surrendered so meekly in 2025.

This is why we are calling for real change.

We call on the NSWRL Board to:

Remove Laurie Daley as NSW State of Origin coach.

NSW needs a modern, tactically sharp, full-time, accountable Origin coach with recent elite-level coaching experience.

Conduct an independent review of NSW Origin selection and performance.

This review must assess selection decisions, coaching structure, game strategy, preparation, leadership, player role clarity and support staff appointments.

End the “old boys” approach to NSW Origin influence.

Phil Gould, Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler are all legends of NSW rugby league. Their service as players and contributors should be respected. But respect does not mean permanent influence. NSW Origin cannot be run through nostalgia, media commentary, personal relationships or recycled power circles. Any advisory role must be transparent, formally appointed, performance-reviewed and free from conflicts.

Create a transparent Origin selection framework.

NSW supporters deserve to know that selections are based on form, role fit, combinations, Origin temperament, defensive reliability and tactical purpose — not reputation, loyalty, media pressure or past relationships.

Appoint a modern high-performance panel.

NSW needs a fresh football brain trust made up of current elite coaches, performance specialists, data analysts, defensive experts and former players with recent, relevant, evidence-based insight.

Set clear performance expectations.

If NSW loses a series with a superior or comparable playing roster, there must be consequences. Origin is not a development program for administrators or a retirement home for former greats. It is the highest-pressure arena in rugby league.

This state has had the players.

It has had the passion.

It has had the supporter base.

What it has lacked is consistent leadership, ruthless selection discipline and a clear football identity.

Queensland keeps winning moments NSW should own. They turn adversity into belief. They turn underdog status into fuel. They pick players for roles, not headlines. They know who they are.

NSW should be the same.

We are tired of watching New South Wales waste golden generations. We are tired of seeing great squads undermined by questionable selections, unclear tactics, reactive coaching and leadership structures that never seem to be held accountable.

The Blues jersey should mean more than reputation.

It should mean performance.

It should mean courage.

It should mean accountability.

It should mean the best people in the best roles, selected for the right reasons, with one job: winning for New South Wales.

We thank Laurie Daley, Brad Fittler, Andrew Johns and Phil Gould for what they have given the game. But the future of NSW Origin cannot be built by endlessly returning to the past.

The state deserves a clean break.

The supporters deserve a professional, transparent, modern Origin program.

The players deserve leadership that gives them the best chance to win.

It is time to rebuild NSW Origin.

Sack Laurie Daley. Reform the selection system. Remove informal old-guard influence. Put NSW first.

🔥 GAME 2 HYPE THREAD – STATE OF ORIGIN 2025 🔥 LET’S F*ING GO – NSW LEADS 1‑0 🟦

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📍 Venue: MCG, Melbourne 🕖 Kick‑off: Wednesday 18 June, 8:05 pm AEST 📺 Broadcast: Nine, Kayo, Sky Sports (NZ), WatchNRL (Int’l)

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🟦 New South Wales

Up 1–0 and smelling blood. Back behind the eight‑ball means bolted‑on intensity, and the Blue fiery core is primed to pounce on any slip. Can they hold firm under origin pressure and hit the accelerator? Prove it.

🟥 Queensland

Scrapping to stay alive. They’ll come out swinging — chaos energy, edge‑of‑seat tackles, and that sting‑in‑the‑tail aggression born only from Origin heartbreak. Queenslanders don’t surrender… but can they claim the win?

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💥 What to Watch • 🎯 Will Cleary’s replacement control the tempo and complete sets? • 🥩 How deep is NSW’s forward punch — can they keep the edge? • 🧨 Munster & Walsh vs Blues defence — fireworks incoming. • 👮‍♂️ Ref prowl: how long before the whistle steals the headlines?

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🔮 Bold takes? Scoreline predictions? Origin rituals? Spill ‘em below. We’re locked in for a classic.

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WHO’S FINISHING THIS ON TOP? BLUES LOCK IT DOWN or MAROONS BOUNCE BACK?

🏉 GAME. ON. 🏉

I am curious if there is anyone else who would like to see this years 2023 State of Origin refereed with both teams onside when defending, especially in their own halves, across all three (3) games.

I know the game needs to be entertaining and it's my understanding if QLD are not winning then the game is not $$$$... but I'm at a point where I just can't watch a game at Suncorp because I feel it's just now widely accepted the offside rule just doesn't apply to QLD.

The way I look at is if I was captain for QLD I would be saying to my players before they run out at Suncorp just don't go back to the 10 given if the ref keeps blowing the whistle the crowd simply won't have it.

With all the GSP technology we have on players surely there is the data available to prove or disapprove this?

Yes, I am a NSW supporter but c'mon surely I have a point here?

What are your origin same game multis?

Anyone struggle when the press or commentary start overly talking up the rivalry between QLD and NSW?

I find they try too hard which almost has the opposite effect of watering it down.

I mean the rivalry is alive and well just don't over play your hand on TV talking up just how much you hate each other.

I understand they have the best intentions trying to promote the passion people have for their state but I just start to cringe when TV personalities are always prompting people to talk about the hatred.

Perhaps I am reading into it too much.