Free count down8/29/2023 ![]() ![]() Looked to get more involved in the second half and carried strongly but was unable to make a dent. When he did get put into open field, a poor pass attempting to draw Tedesco landed on the ground and coughed up possession in attacking territory. On a night when their coach might have been fighting for his future, and their captain was certainly playing for his, the Blues avoided the embarrassment of a first State of Origin series whitewash since 2010 with a win in Sydney.ĪJ Brimson - 4 Few opportunities early to get involved. And if Brad Fittler thinks pride is one of the deadly sins, then let NSW and Tedesco be the ones who cast the last stone. In a game where Tedesco was playing for his State of Origin future, he can be at peace knowing he did everything he could on Wednesday night to keep his spot for next year. The towel sits there for a couple of minutes, players running around it, knowing the Blues’ leader isn’t ready to call it quits yet. He throws down the towel right in the middle of Accor Stadium, and sprints away from it to help retrieve Queensland’s desperate short kick-off. He has just surged downfield from inside his own half, set up a try which would ultimately seal NSW’s face-saving game three 24-10 win, and is waiting for the next kick-off with sweat still pouring out of him. Read Christian Nicolussi’s full report here.Ĭalm before the storm: James Tedesco leads the Blues out at Accor Stadium. ![]() Not to be outdone, Tabuai-Fidow came up with an almost identical try later in the half when he got in behind the Blues’ defensive line and sprinted after his own kick.Īn Indigenous star also worthy of his own nickname, ‘The Hammer’ scored a try in all three games this series. He finished as man of the match, Cotter as man of the series.Īddo-Carr and Tabuai-Fidow provided some of the best moments of the night.īlues flyer Addo-Carr found himself in some rare open space in the first half, charged down the left wing, chipped for himself and got the perfect bounce to score. Who cares, at least we got to watch Walker for the final game. Plenty of fans will argue the 33-year-old should have been there in game one. There was Selwyn Cobbo, who was impressive in Adelaide, only to miss game two because of injury, while Nicho Hynes was only given 12 minutes in Adelaide, but is a genuine household name and will play plenty of games in the coming years for the Blues.Īs for the scenes at Accor Stadium, Walker had the Maroons’ right edge in a panic every time he got his hands on the ball, especially early. Think Reece Walsh, who missed the Sydney game because of suspension. They did it in the first couple of games this series. Origin has always been regarded as the game’s premium product – and the Indigenous players from both states absolutely turned it on. It is hard to remember a time when there have been so many brilliant Indigenous players lighting up the NRL. ![]()
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