State of Origin 2019 Game 3: NSW v Queensland – live!

Good morning, afternoon or evening wherever you are,

It is upon us. Origin Three. The Decider. There are few sports that so brutally make or break reputations in such unapologetic tabloid style, and that’s part of what makes Origin so great. Tonight will prove pivotal for names like Pearce, Maloney, Fittler, Walters, Cherry Evans, and Bradley Charles Stubbs. We are all completely here for it.

In fact, it’s fair to ask: has there ever been a more Origin story arc than this, the 2019 edition? Probably. But in the pantheon of Origin series, this one is proving right up there. Leading into tonight, we’ve had Keary’s injury, The Coach Whisperer, refusal to publicly name the NSW team and players, Freddy (and Gus’s?) game two axings, Turbo’s return, Mbye’s (alleged) near death. Moses is still alive, and the script has been magnificent

To recap, Queensland took out game one after dominating the majority of the match at home, NSW then replied with a scorching 38-6 victory in the driving rain in Perth, and we head to Homebush tonight – in what appears to be clear weather – for the decider.

All rationality points toward a NSW victory, which is why history suggests the rag tag Maroons will win.

I’ll be posting latest news, a few preview pieces, some stats, and various unverified thoughts before kick-off, which is officially scheduled for 8.10 (I’ll guess 8.16pm AST).

In the mean time, you hit me up with any thoughts, conspiracies, script wishes, genuine analysis or otherwise at [email protected], or the Twitter machine: @sjjperry

source: theguardian.com