Brian To'o was on the scoresheet in the NSW Blues’ win over Queensland Maroons in State of Origin Game 2 at the MCG.Brian To'o was on the scoresheet in the NSW Blues’ win over Queensland Maroons in State of Origin Game 2 at the MCG.series open and set up a tantalising decider next month in Brisbane. New South Wales bullied the Maroons at the MCG on Wednesday, running out 38-18 winners, leaving those watching inside Australia’s great sporting cauldron stunned by what they had witnessed.
That opening 40 minutes will live long in rugby league’s memory, and its sheer surprise amplified its impact. Most observers were expecting an arm wrestle, a far cry from game one’s 38-10 drubbing by Queensland which was set up by Joseph Sua’ali’i’s early sending off.Blues coach Michael Maguire, known for his defensive foundations, was under immense pressure going into the match.
Coming into the match, many doubted Maguire’s key decisions: his preference for halfback Mitchell Moses over Nicho Hynes. His decision to bring back Latrell Mitchell at centre. Abandoning fullback James Tedesco for Dylan Edwards’ debut. But after the first 40 minutes, each looked like a masterstroke.
Despite his defensive limitations, Moses was also effective on the other side of the ball, bullying Maroons’ five-eighth Tom Dearden. Twice he forced mistakes from his opponent, who was targeted relentlessly by the Blues.Mitchell played his part, too. A storming run with his first touch gave an indication of his intentions. In the 17th minute, he found space on the outside of Maroons’ centre Val Holmes, forcing winger Xavier Coates inside.
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