Origin 2011: NSW 18 QLD 8 State of Origin Game 2 Review, Player Ratings, Highlights, Video

STATE OF ORIGIN SERIES

- GAME TWO RESULT - 

June 15th, 2011 at ANZ Stadium, Sydney. Crowd: 81,965. GAME STATS

Latest Podcast 16/06/2011: Episode 68 - Origin 2 Review (<= MP3 File)
 

NEW SOUTH WALES 18

Tries: Luke Lewis 29th Minute, William Hopoate 49th Minute, Anthony Minichiello 77th Minute.

Goals: Jamie Soward 3/4 Attempts.

QUEENSLAND 8

Tries: Cameron Smith 24th Minute.

Goals: Johnathan Thurston 2/2 Attempts.

Official Man of the Match: Paul Gallen, NSW.

The 3 Match Series is tied 1-1 heading to Brisbane for Game 3 on July 6.

- QLD WON GAME ONE 16-12 REVIEW HERE -
GAME TWO VIDEO REVIEW

STATE OF ORIGIN GAME 2 FOOTBALL

18 - 08

8:05pm (Local) 15 June @ ANZ Stadium, Sydney.

NRLTweet Game Summary: NSW 18 QLD 8... that is all.

Injuries: William Hopoate (Hammy), Luke Lewis (Hammy), Ben Creagh (Ankle), Trent Merrin (Back), Beau Scott (Ear/Knee), Sam Thaiday (Groin), Corey Parker (Groin), Greg Inglis (Shoulder)

2011 @NRLTweet Player of the Year Votes 

Judge: Warrick Nicolson

4 - Paul Gallen, NSW

While everyone needs to remember there have been 80 minute front rowers before - Gallen was immense for the Blues up front. Played all 80 minutes and just kept going - evidenced by his two hitups in the Blues 79th minute set after sealing the game with Minichiello's try. Final stat line was 31 tackles, 27 runs for 204 metres with 3 offloads. The best on the field by a distance.

2 - Akuila Uate, NSW

He was NSW's second best forward behind Gallen... yes he is a winger. Did a huge amount of work in the first half when the Blues needed some drive to open their sets and his first and last run had the same amount of effort. Had some moments in genuine attack as well - well worth the punt the NSW selectors took on him this year.

1 - Luke Lewis, NSW

Made an immediate impact when injected for Trent Merrin (who never saw the field again) by leaping above the pack to take a Mitchell Pearce kick and get the Blues on the board before halftime. Threw himself into the contest and his covering tackle on Cooper Cronk was a sight to behold. Just edges out Anthony Minichiello for a point.

Judge: Matthew Duncan

4 - Paul Gallen, NSW

Just kept coming and coming and coming all night at the Maroons. Won the battle of the forwards for the Blues which laid the platform for the victory. His captaincy get an A+ also, in the referees ear all night and definitely influenced some decisions.

2 - Anthony Minichiello, NSW

Was not only safe at the back but looked dangerous with every kick return. Topped off the performance with the match sealing try.

1 - Luke Lewis, NSW

A super footballer - Brings so much to every team he plays in. Scored a great try and pulled off a great tackle on Cronk.

GAME HIGHLIGHTS

GAME TWO FINAL TEAMS

QLD: Slater, Boyd, Nielsen, Inglis, Yow Yeh, Lockyer (c), Thurston, Scott, Smith, Civoniceva, Myles, Thaiday, Harrison. Bench: Cronk, Parker, Taylor, Hannant, Lillyman (18th Man).

[Team Changes - Queensland welcomed back Greg Inglis and he replaces Willie Tonga who is injured. Jacob Lillyman and Dave Taylor have swapped spots as 18th man for Origin 2. ]

NSW: Minichiello, Hayne, Hopoate, Gasnier, Uate, Soward, Pearce, Mannah, Ennis, Gallen (c), Scott, Creagh, Bird. Bench: Merrin, Gidley, Watmough, Lewis, Learoyd-Lahrs/Farah (18th and 19th Men).

[Team Changes - Out go Brett Morris, Kade Snowden and Michael Jennings injured and Dean Young and Jason King were dropped. Josh Dugan was ruled out the day after being named and Anthony Minichiello comes in. Jarryd Hayne, William Hopoate, Kurt Gidley, Anthony Watmough and Luke Lewis are the new faces in Origin 2. ]

The NRL Tweet's Tip...
BLUES To Win By 2 Points.

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GAME TWO PLAYER RATINGS
Scouting Reports to be added Thursday June 16

QLD Maroons State of Origin Game 2 Player Ratings

FULLBACK: Billy SLATER (Storm) 7.0

- TBA.
WINGER: Darius BOYD (Dragons) 6.5

- TBA.
CENTRE: Dane NIELSEN (Storm) 5.0

- TBA.
CENTRE: Greg INGLIS (Rabbitohs) 7.5 

- TBA.
WINGER: Jharal YOW YEH (Broncos) 5.5

- TBA.
FIVE-EIGHTH: Darren LOCKYER (Broncos) 6.0

- TBA.
HALFBACK: Johnathan THURSTON (Cowboys) 6.0

- TBA.
PROP: Matthew SCOTT (Cowboys) 7.0

- TBA.
HOOKER: Cameron SMITH (Storm) 8.0

- TBA.
PROP: Petero CIVONICEVA (Panthers) 6.5

- TBA.
SECOND ROW: Nate MYLES (Roosters) 6.5

- TBA.
SECOND ROW: Sam THAIDAY (Broncos) 6.0

- TBA.
LOCK: Ashley HARRISON (Titans) 7.0

- TBA.
BENCH: Cooper CRONK (Storm) 5.0

- TBA.
BENCH: Corey PARKER (Broncos) 7.0

- TBA.
BENCH: Dave TAYLOR (Rabbitohs) 6.5

- TBA.
BENCH: Ben HANNANT (Broncos) 5.5

- TBA.
18th MAN: Jacob Lillyman (Warriors) - Did not play.

COACH: Mal MENINGA

QLD TEAM TOTAL: 108.5

NSW Blues State of Origin Game 2 Player Ratings

FULLBACK: Anthony MINICHIELLO (Roosters) 8.0

- TBA.
WINGER: Jarryd HAYNE (Eels) 7.0

- TBA.
CENTRE: William HOPOATE (Sea Eagles) 8.0

- TBA.
CENTRE: Mark GASNIER (Dragons) 6.0

- TBA.
WINGER: Akuila UATE (Knights) 9.0

- TBA.
FIVE-EIGHTH: Jamie SOWARD (Dragons) 7.5 

- TBA
.HALFBACK: Mitchell PEARCE (Roosters) 7.5 

- TBA.
PROP: Tim MANNAH (Eels) 6.5

- TBA.
HOOKER: Michael ENNIS (Bulldogs) 7.0

- TBA.
PROP: Paul GALLEN (c) (Sharks) 9.5

- TBA.
SECOND ROW: Beau SCOTT (Dragons) 6.5

- TBA.
SECOND ROW: Ben CREAGH (Dragons) 6.5

- TBA.
LOCK: Greg BIRD (Titans) 6.5

- TBA.
BENCH: Trent MERRIN (Dragons) 4.5

- TBA.
BENCH: Kurt GIDLEY (Knights) 7.5

- TBA.
BENCH: Anthony WATMOUGH (Sea Eagles) 7.0

- TBA.
BENCH: Luke LEWIS (Panthers) 8.0 

- TBA.
18th MAN: Robbie FARAH (Tigers) and Tom LEAROYD-LAHRS (Raiders) - Did not play.

COACH: Ricky STUART

NSW TEAM TOTAL: 122.5

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