Queensland have won an Origin II thriller over New South Wales in Perth 26-24.
Here’s how the Blues performed.
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Read on for the NSW Player Ratings for Game II!
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1. Dylan Edwards – 6.5
Lack of ball kept the workaholic fullback quiet in the first half but did all he could to help pull the Blues back into the game. Still came up with a couple of costly errors.
2. Brian To’o – 8.5
The little big man was enormous. Clocked up 25 runs for 203m and once again proved what a great finisher he is to score a hattrick. The only other hattrick in a loss was Chris Anderson for NSW in Game 3 1983.
3. Stephen Crichton – 6.5
Hardly sighted until he came up with a huge play midway through the second half when he busted through three defenders to score a vital try.
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4. Latrell Mitchell – 7.5
Had a mixed night but more good than bad. Two try assists and a huge one-on-one steal as the Blues came charging home.
5. Zac Lomax – 7
Once again all effort but would rue a couple of costly errors and struggled with his goal kicking on a tough night in the wet.
6. Jarome Luai – 6.5
Outstanding second half but poor discipline and errors really let him down as the Blues got off to a terrible start.
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7. Nathan Cleary – 6
Struggled with a leg injury that clearly impacted his kicking game, while Cleary’s composure in a couple of crucial moments was lacking.
8. Max King – 5
Worked hard but didn’t get the opportunity he did in the first game. Finished with six runs for 42m.
9. Reece Robson – 5.5
Worked hard as always defensively but would love to see him run more from dummy-half.
10. Payne Haas – 8
Kept quite in the first half but was enormous in the second half to finish with 16 runs for 121m and equal most tackles with 32.
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11. Liam Martin – 5.5
Did his best to get under Queensland’s skin early but his old mate Cameron Munster got the last laugh. Not at his rampaging best.
12. Angus Crichton – 6.5
Another who had a big second half and capped it off with a try.
13. Isaah Yeo – 7
Didn’t have impact he did in game one but still very solid with 14 runs for 92m and came up with 30 tackles.
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14. Connor Watson – 5
Didn’t get on until the final 20 minutes but created some spark out of dummy half.
15. Spencer Leniu – 6.5
Put a case forward to get a start in game three. Made some bone jarring hits and carried the ball like he wanted to make a difference.
16. Hudson Young – 7
Came on late first half and made an impact with 14 runs for 99m and equal top of the tackle count with 32.
17. Stefano Utoikamanu – 5.5
Got through plenty of work but would be regretting the obstruction penalty that robbed Nathan Cleary a try.
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