Men’s State of Origin Game 2 2026 - The Blues Vs The Maroons - 8:05pm Wednesday 17th June - MCG

[jamesgould]

Just over two weeks until Game 2, so it's time to fire up the thread!

Our flashback game 2 is of course Joey's comeback in 2005 ... an absolutely iconic moment for any fans who were around at the time. After a tough start to 2005 in club land, it was so good to see Johns back to his absolute peak on a huge stage:

 

[The Artist Formerly Known as Aku'd]

Can’t see anyone backing up against the Dragons unless JSaf and Lucas play very limited or no minutes.

 

[knights80]

Can’t see anyone backing up against the Dragons unless JSaf and Lucas play very limited or no minutes.

With the players back from injuries from other teams like Hass and Liam Martin I wouldn’t be surprised if only player we will miss will be Kalyn, Lucas deserves a chance but feel they would go back to experienced Martin for a potential series winning game

 

[The Artist Formerly Known as Aku'd]

With the players back from injuries from other teams like Hass and Liam Martin I wouldn’t be surprised if only player we will miss will be Kalyn, Lucas deserves a chance but feel they would go back to experienced Martin for a potential series winning game

Agree

 

[R_A]

Payne Haas definitely the lock to come in, Api Koroisau covers Brailey I assume. Casey McLean up for consideration, was solid again against the Warriors.
Big one will be does Strange fill a bench spot or start, and NSW go with him since they are up 1-0 without their backs to the wall. If Moses doesn't end up being quite ready.
Would consider Ford too.

In regards to Game 3, 2005....It was equally as impressive. Just dominated them from start to finish, in QLD. Just a shame to lose Joey and Fittler in Back to Back years which leads to 8 in a row...but even those first few before their spine became really dominant were 50/50 games where things were decided with a few key plays.