{"id":455874,"date":"2025-07-09T20:06:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T20:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=455874"},"modified":"2025-07-09T22:15:58","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T22:15:58","slug":"player-ratings-guns-worst-game-leads-to-nsw-implosion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=455874","title":{"rendered":"Player ratings: Gun's 'worst' game leads to NSW implosion"},"content":{"rendered":"

T\ufeffhe Maroons<\/a> confounded the experts again with a stunning performance in hostile territory in the decider, leaving Blues fans heartbroken by clinching the series 2-1 with a 24-12 game three victory<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Once again a NSW side that came into the contest as heavy favourites flattered to deceive.<\/p>\n

Blues coach Laurie Daley has now lost five of his six Origin<\/a> series at the helm but which of his players disappointed him most?<\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> Munster breaks down after Maroons clinch shield<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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IN PICTURES:<\/strong> Hearts melt as pleasure meets pain in beautiful embrace \ufeff<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The Mole runs the rule over all 34 players who entered the contest to identify the studs and duds.<\/p>\n

\ufeffNSW BLUES<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. Dylan Edwards<\/strong><\/p>\n

Probably the best of a bad Blues lot, running for a mammoth 272 metres and setting up a try.<\/p>\n

Rating: 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Brian To'o<\/strong><\/p>\n

Emulated Edwards in run metres and scored a determined try – one of the few Blues to play anywhere near his best.<\/p>\n

Rating: 7.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

3. Stephen Crichton<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scored the Blues' first try and made a line break but still well below his dynamic best.<\/p>\n

Rating: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Crichton<\/p>\n

4. Latrell Mitchell<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tried hard with his running game, clocking up nearly 200 metres, but couldn't come up with any major plays.<\/p>\n

Rating: 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

5. Zac Lomax<\/strong><\/p>\n

A mixed bag – a bad miss that allowed Queensland's first try, some good runs and two from two with his much criticised goalkicking.<\/p>\n

Rating: 5.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

6. Jarome Luai<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tried to spark a lethargic Blues team but only succeeded at the death to create a late try for To'o.<\/p>\n

Rating: 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

7. Nathan Cleary<\/strong><\/p>\n

Came up with possibly his worst Origin game, failing to trouble the Maroons defence at all. Maybe his groin held him back.<\/p>\n

Rating: 5.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"Cleary<\/p>\n

8. Max King<\/strong><\/p>\n

Only five runs for 36 metres – not up to Origin standard and should not have been there.<\/p>\n

Rating: 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

9. Reece Robson<\/strong><\/p>\n

Busy in defence but doesn't offer enough in attack. The Blues need to find a foil for Harry Grant next year or they will go down again.<\/p>\n

Rating: 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

10. Payne Haas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ran for 115 metres but looked like his back injury was holding him back from his dynamic best.<\/p>\n

Rating: 6.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

11. Liam Martin<\/strong><\/p>\n

Strangely quiet in attack with just five runs for 55 metres – well down on his best.<\/p>\n

Rating: 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

12. Angus Crichton<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the busier Blues forwards in attack but came up with a game high six missed tackles.<\/p>\n

Rating: 5.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

13. Isaah Yeo<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Blues' woeful attack game him little to work with as the link between the forwards and the back – largely ineffective.<\/p>\n

Rating: 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Yeo's<\/p>\n

14. Connor Watson<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lifted the intensity when he came on the field and ran from dummy half – but the game was already lost.<\/p>\n

Rating: 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

15. Spencer Leniu<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brought some aggression from the bench and was one of the few Blues forwards to stand up to the Maroons onslaught.<\/p>\n

Rating: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

16. Hudson Young<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tried hard in his 28 minutes of game time but it was too little, too late for the Blues.<\/p>\n

Rating: 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

17. Stefano Utoikamanu<\/strong><\/p>\n

Five runs for 50 metres, none of which hurt the Maroons. Another bloke who should never have been there.<\/p>\n

Rating: 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

QUEENSLAND MAROONS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow<\/strong><\/p>\n

Three Origins, three different positions – and starred in every one. Superb at the back in all aspects.<\/p>\n

Rating: 8.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Xavier Coates<\/strong><\/p>\n

Got one chance with the ball and nailed it – and safe under the high ball in defence.<\/p>\n

Rating: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Coates<\/p>\n

3. Robert Toia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Won his battle with Latrell and after his first series, looks set to be a 10-year Origin player.<\/p>\n

Rating: 7.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

4. Gehamat Shibasaki<\/strong><\/p>\n

No nerves at all from debutant who handled Stephen Crichton with ease, coming up with a try assist and some good bursts.<\/p>\n

Rating: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

5. Valentine Holmes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ran the ball back strongly for over 120 metres – got few chances in attack in decent field position.<\/p>\n

Rating: 6.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

6. Cameron Munster<\/strong><\/p>\n

After the worst week of his life, the Maroons skipper had a quiet game but led the team well.<\/p>\n

Rating: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Munster<\/p>\n

7. Tom Dearden<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sensational performance from the man who is now the King of Queensland – two tries and some wonderful last-ditch defence.<\/p>\n

Rating: 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

8. Josh Papali'i<\/strong><\/p>\n

Did the job Billy Slater brought him in for, calming the young Maroons forwards and leading the way in the early stages.<\/p>\n

Rating: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Latrell<\/p>\n

9. Harry Grant<\/strong><\/p>\n

Way too smart for the Blues attack from dummy-half, scoring a try and getting his team on the front foot.<\/p>\n

Rating: 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

10. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui<\/strong><\/p>\n

The best prop on the field, running for over 100 metres and rattling the cages of the Blues' big men.<\/p>\n

Rating: 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

11. Reuben Cotter<\/strong><\/p>\n

Never stopped in attack or defence in a fine 80 minute effort. Way too busy for the Blues.<\/p>\n

Rating: 7.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Reuben<\/p>\n

12. Kurt Capewell<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the less effective Maroons on the night, making just 77 metres from 10 runs but earned his pay in defence.<\/p>\n

Rating: 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

13. Trent Loiero<\/strong><\/p>\n

Produced the same form he shows week in, week out for the Storm to justify his selection for his maiden series.<\/p>\n

Rating: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

14. Kurt Mann<\/strong><\/p>\n

Never got into the game with just four runs for 48 metres but still made a contribution over the series.<\/p>\n

Rating: 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

15. Lindsay Collins<\/strong><\/p>\n

Strong and tough when he got his chance in the middle, ensuring the Maroons maintained their advantage up front.<\/p>\n

Rating: 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

16. Patrick Carrigan<\/strong><\/p>\n

The best of the bench players, running for nearly 150 metres in just 35 minutes of game time.<\/p>\n

Rating: 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

17. Jeremiah Nanai<\/strong><\/p>\n

Only got four minutes in a somewhat surprising move from Slater – but hey, it all worked!<\/p>\n

Rating: 2\ufeff<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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