State of Origin player ratings: How the Blues and Maroons have fared so far in game one
Bombed a try when held up near the line when he had “The Foxx” unmarked outside him. Plenty of involvements, but some may have stifled his teammates.Came up with a couple of trademark tough carries despite his side having little early ball. The ultimate metre-eater.Called in late, scored a crucial try and just shaded opposing centre Valentine Holmes. Has a knack of making big plays in big games.Took the first hit-up of the game and charged like a prop forward.
The Maroons’ other 20-year-old coughed up an early error but made up for that with a try in each half down the right touchline.Mixed night. Had a try assist, kicked three goals, didn’t get a hand on Liam Martin as he crossed for the Blues’ first try, made the risky offload that led to the Blues’ second and couldn’t defuse the bomb that led to NSW’s third.
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