{"id":91621,"date":"2021-06-27T12:32:16","date_gmt":"2021-06-27T12:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=91621"},"modified":"2021-06-27T13:57:18","modified_gmt":"2021-06-27T13:57:18","slug":"player-ratings-maroons-playmaker-has-to-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=91621","title":{"rendered":"Player ratings: Maroons playmaker 'has to go'"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Blues have mugged the Maroons at Suncorp Stadium to wrap up the 2021 State of Origin series with one match to play, winning Game Two 26-0<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For a second straight game in Queensland, the NSW side was far too good<\/a>, leaving the Maroons with plenty of soul searching to do leading into Game Three at ANZ Stadium.<\/p>\n

Who shone brightest for the Blues and who could be in danger of losing their spot?<\/p>\n

There's nowhere to hide in The Mole's player ratings.<\/p>\n

\"State<\/p>\n

NEW SOUTH WALES<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. James Tedesco:<\/strong> Beat man after man when given any room to move in a real captain's knock.<\/p>\n

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

2. Brian To'o:<\/strong> Was seen by Queensland as a potential weak link and tested time and again, passing with flying colours.<\/p>\n

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

3. Latrell Mitchell:<\/strong> Stunning performance – came up with four big plays in the first half to put the Blues on course to victory.<\/p>\n

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

\"Dynamite<\/p>\n

4. Tom Trbojevic:<\/strong> Brilliant again – scored a fine try but his biggest play was saving a try when he hit Coates' arm over the line.<\/p>\n

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

5. Josh Addo-Carr:<\/strong> After a frustrating time in Game One, saw more ball and revelled, scoring two tries and laying on one for Turbo.<\/p>\n

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

6. Jarome Luai:<\/strong> Not as prominent as in his debut but did his job and did it well enough to justify his selection.<\/p>\n

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

7. Nathan Cleary:<\/strong> The Blues' general was dangerous throughout and his kicking game kept Queensland back-pedalling.<\/p>\n

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

8. Daniel Saifiti:<\/strong> Strong up the middle, made more metres than any Blues forward – will be the rock of the Blues' pack for years to come.<\/p>\n

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

9. Damien Cook:<\/strong> Didn't run the ball as much as in Game One – but he didn't have to and his smart service got the Blues going up field.<\/p>\n

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

10. Junior Paulo:<\/strong> Relatively quiet but didn't make any mistakes with the ball, which he has done occasionally in the past.<\/p>\n

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

11. Cameron Murray:<\/strong> The Blues' energiser bunny, always chasing the ball in attack and defence.<\/p>\n

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

\"Huge<\/p>\n

12. Tariq Sims:<\/strong> The wild man of the Blues pack was always intimidating and stung plenty of Queenslanders in defence.<\/p>\n

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

13. Isaah Yeo:<\/strong> Cool under pressure, didn't do a lot with the ball but ruthless in defence.<\/p>\n

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

14. Jack Wighton:<\/strong> Didn't get much game time and failed to make any real impression.<\/p>\n

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

15. Angus Crichton:<\/strong> Did his job from the bench, adding enthusiasm and drive.<\/p>\n

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

16. Payne Haas:<\/strong> Like Crichton, lifted the Blues when he came on, using his size and strength to good effect.<\/p>\n

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

17. Liam Martin:<\/strong> Solid without doing anything spectacular when given his chance.<\/p>\n

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

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

QUEENSLAND<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Valentine Holmes:<\/strong> Didn't have a happy night, throwing an intercept for a try and injuring his knee early.<\/p>\n

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

2. Xavier Coates:<\/strong> Brought in late, gave a fair display but dived with the ball in the wrong hand when Trbojevic jarred it loose in a key moment.<\/p>\n

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

3. Kurt Capewell:<\/strong> More of a back-rower than a centre, he struggled to contain Turbo Tom in a massive mis-match. Tried hard though and made more yards than any Maroon.<\/p>\n

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

4. Dane Gagai:<\/strong> Had few chances and was given a tough night by Latrell, but ran for over 100 metres.<\/p>\n

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

5. Kyle Feldt:<\/strong> Hadn't been in great for coming into the game and did little, bombing several half chances.<\/p>\n

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

\"Incredible<\/p>\n

6. Cameron Munster:<\/strong> Tried to spark the Maroons with his dynamic running ability but was well contained by the Blue defensive wall.<\/p>\n

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

7. Daly Cherry-Evans:<\/strong> Like Munster, had a frustrating night with the Blues restricting his time and space.<\/p>\n

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

8. Christian Welch:<\/strong> Produced a busy game but never managed to bend back the Blues' defence.<\/p>\n

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

9. Andrew McCullough:<\/strong> Did plenty of defence but way too slow at dummy-half – couldn't get his team going forward and has to go for Game Three.<\/p>\n

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

\"The<\/p>\n

10. Josh Papali'i:<\/strong> Queensland needed a huge game from him to be a chance – he didn't deliver.<\/p>\n

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

11. Jai Arrow:<\/strong> Solid in defence but like many of his team-mates, ineffective with the ball.<\/p>\n

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

12. Felise Kaufusi:<\/strong> Needs Craig Bellamy riding him from the coach's box – very quiet.<\/p>\n

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

13. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui:<\/strong> The big man barely dented the Blues in a disappointing performance.<\/p>\n

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

14. Ben Hunt:<\/strong> Tried to spark the Maroons when he was thrown into the fray but the game was already lost.<\/p>\n

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

15. Moeaki Fotuaika:<\/strong> Did very little and will be one of many Maroons who could be watching game three from home.<\/p>\n

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

16. David Fifita:<\/strong> Barely noticeable for a man with such strength and ability. Major disappointment.<\/p>\n

Rating: 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

17. Francis Molo:<\/strong> Tried hard in defence but in attack, was just swamped by the Blue wall.<\/p>\n

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

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