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Experiment a great test for game in the west
A decision such as this obviously falls into the category of "big thinking" to take rugby league's premium product to a new city and a new venue.
A decision such as this obviously falls into the category of "big thinking" to take rugby league's premium product to a new city and a new venue.
Smith wanted respect after Origin three, but his spray at NSW in the shadows of half-time lost the Blues. Forever.
He doesn't want it to be, but Robbie Farah knows Wednesday night's come-from-behind triumph could mark the end of his State of Origin career.
By Matt Encarnacion
The new Perth Stadium will host a State of Origin match as the huge NRL fixture makes its debut in the WA for the first time in 2019.
Queenslanders and New South Welshmen can now spend the next 12 months bickering about sportsmanship, respect and generally irritating each other, which means all is right in the rugby league universe.
The Blues have been hammered for walking away as Cameron Smith gave his post-match speech. They say they had a very good reason.
State of Origin is headed to Perth, with the second game of the 2019 series to be played in the West Australian capital.
A review of NSW's Origin campaign is expected to result in some big changes but coach Laurie Daley's job is safe.
A forearm from Johnathan Thurston that broke James Tedesco's nose in Origin III will require offseason surgery and could cruel the Tigers fullback of an Australian jersey at this year's Four Nations.
The reaction in the immediate aftermath - and the following morning - were far more instructive about Origin's enduring appeal than anything that happened in the 80 minutes.
​Former NRL referees boss Bill Harrigan insists the suspension hanging over Greg Inglis is fair for an incident which has left Josh Dugan with a broken jaw.
NSW prop Andrew Fifita insists it was disrespectful of Gavin Cooper to toss the ball at Matt Moylan and wouldn't hesitate at running in to protect his playmaker again.
The NSW prop went in for a high five but ended up on his back as the Blues celebrated victory, while try-scoring hero Michael Jennings was left to party on his lonesome.
Well, NSW have owed Queensland a defeat like that for a long, long time. The Blues conjured up a "miracle" try of their own to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. It was a beautiful thing.
How the NSW and Queensland players rated in game three.
The Blues captain got the ending he had hoped for at ANZ Stadium, while Queensland ironman Corey Parker tasted the other end of the emotional spectrum.
If only this NSW team had played the entire State of Origin series the outcome could have been different.
From zero to hero, that is the story of Michael Jennings' Origin series.
Relieved NSW coach Laurie Daley is adamant he feels no pressure about his future after the Blues needed a last-gasp try for a face-saving win in the State of Origin dead rubber on Wednesday night.
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