LogicprObe Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 Ok..........it's on again. Thoughts and tips? I'm tipping the Canetoads...........22 - 16
LuzArt Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 If it's 1-1 after game 2, the third will be worth watching.
LogicprObe Posted June 5, 2013 Author Posted June 5, 2013 If it's 1-1 after game 2, the third will be worth watching. Pick a score!
soundfan Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 Maroons by 4. Boy - It's tough picking a result of the first game of a series.
Phantom Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 QLD have an X factor of high tribalism and playing the victim of discrimination, that NSW will never overcome no matter what they do. They wear the mantle of hate with pride all year, not just at Origin time. TBH I don't mind who wins but I wouldn't put any money on the Blues until Smith, Cronk, Slater, Meninga and Thurston are in a nursing home aged 92. 2
soundfan Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 I find it ironic, that NSW seem to start favourites every bloody year. I mean WTF.......they could have been wiped 3 zip the previous year, and yet, the following year with much the same teams opposing each other, the Blues start favourites. Is it arrogance? Would love to know, but actually hope it keeps happening, it just helps motivate the maroons.
Soundscape Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 I find it ironic, that NSW seem to start favourites every bloody year. I mean WTF.......they could have been wiped 3 zip the previous year, and yet, the following year with much the same teams opposing each other, the Blues start favourites. Is it arrogance? Would love to know, but actually hope it keeps happening, it just helps motivate the maroons. Arrogance, or maybe just naive optimism, and desperately trying to break the spell. Probably a combination of all of the former. Keeps it interesting, though
Phantom Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 I find it ironic, that NSW seem to start favourites every bloody year. I mean WTF.......they could have been wiped 3 zip the previous year, and yet, the following year with much the same teams opposing each other, the Blues start favourites. Is it arrogance? Would love to know, but actually hope it keeps happening, it just helps motivate the maroons. Settle petal. As I said, I am dead neutral on this, but please gimme a break and drop the victim mindset will ya?
Freedom Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 All the 'cliche's' have been coming out all week! NSW are 'relaxed' ! So what! 'We aren't thinking about the game until game day' Bullshit! The talk about keeping the 'same' side so they can build upon their previous series and have a comraderie (like QLD)! New coach, new five-eigth, as well as a few other debutons! What's wrong with last series roster? They only lost the series by a whisker! A bounce of the ball was all that was the difference in the end! That's the spirit NSW, keep changing every year and make sure you don't win a series!
Soundscape Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 Settle petal. As I said, I am dead neutral on this, but please gimme a break and drop the victim mindset will ya? Huh?!? Since when was this about you, Phantsy pants?
Phantom Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 All the 'cliche's' have been coming out all week! NSW are 'relaxed' ! So what! 'We aren't thinking about the game until game day' Bullshit! The talk about keeping the 'same' side so they can build upon their previous series and have a comraderie (like QLD)! New coach, new five-eigth, as well as a few other debutons! What's wrong with last series roster? They only lost the series by a whisker! A bounce of the ball was all that was the difference in the end! That's the spirit NSW, keep changing every year and make sure you don't win a series! Exactly. Compared to QLD they don't even have a concept of camaraderie. QLD play like a band of brothers 1
Phantom Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 Huh?!? Since when was this about you, Phantsy pants? Bzzzzt. it's not about me at all mate. It's about the faux victim tag that QLD does so well. I might skip calling you a name though if that's cool :lol:
soundfan Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 State of Origin to me is the highlight of the sporting year. For me, it's far and away the best yearly sporting event staged anywhere, and I love getting caught up in it all at this time of year. I just have so many great memories of being on the hill at Lang Park throughout the 80's, can't believe the noise that a crowd of mostly maroon supporters can generate. And I always take sickies from work if rostered to work on Origin night, how could you miss it? 2
Soundscape Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 Huh?!? Since when was this about you, Phantsy pants? Bzzzzt. it's not about me at all mate. It's about the faux victim tag that QLD does so well. I might skip calling you a name though if that's cool :lol: Feel free. I've heard 'em all before. And no, I'm not taking your bait. Neither is anyone else, yet
Phantom Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 State of Origin to me is the highlight of the sporting year.For me, it's far and away the best yearly sporting event staged anywhere, and I love getting caught up in it all at this time of year. I just have so many great memories of being on the hill at Lang Park throughout the 80's, can't believe the noise that a crowd of mostly maroon supporters can generate. And I always take sickies from work if rostered to work on Origin night, how could you miss it? Great post SF. That is the passion that makes this series as good as it is
soundfan Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 Settle petal. As I said, I am dead neutral on this, but please gimme a break and drop the victim mindset will ya? We don't class ourselves up here as victims mate, but any motivation is good motivation.
Phantom Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 (edited) Sorry RH. I just don't understand what the issue is. From my end there is no problem at all. You may choose to believe it or not. Edit: seems like Soundfan took my post in the right spirit, as was intended. Edited June 5, 2013 by Phantom
Soundscape Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 (edited) Problem? Where? Hand me another xxxx Edit: hmmm I think he just handled it better than me, Soundfan being the consummate gentleman. Me on the other hand; I call it as I see it. Edited June 5, 2013 by rehabitat
Freedom Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 Problem? Where? Hand me another xxxx E You can have all the 'xxxx' you want!! Tastes like cats piss!
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