State of Origin II
Queensland managed to win the second match in the State of Origin National Rugby League series, played at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Score was 30 Queensland, 6 New South Wales.
At half time Queensland led at 14-0. Queensland tries were scored by Carl Webb, Justin Hodges (from an intercept), and Adam Mogg. NSW only scored their try in the last quarter (Timana Tahu).
Queensland Man of the match was captain Darren Lockyer.
This morning ABC Brisbane featured the story of Wally Lewis’ statue being painted in blue by some NSW-loyal prankster. I’m wondering if it was an inside job - designed to get Queenslanders more enthusiastic about the game. ABC commentators have been talking about the lack of rancour in the State of Origin series. Interestingly the Queensland players have been quite relaxed about it all.
Roll on the decider in Melbourne on July 5!
