Lomax dominates the big moments as NSW defeat Qld
Zac Lomax had his hands all over the NSW Blues' 18-6 State of Origin victory over Queensland at Suncorp Stadium, as the visitors opened up the series with a convincing win.
BIG MOMENTS FROM ORIGIN I:
* Razzle-dazzle footy sees Lomax score.
It didn't take long for Lomax to get involved after a half break from Mitchell Moses opened Queensland up. NSW's quick play-the-ball had his other half Nathan Cleary involved before Stephen Crichton used the space and speed to find winger Lomax for the opening four-pointer after 25 minutes.
* Latrell Mitchell or Harlem Globetrotters?
Latrell Mitchell reminded 52,483 fans at Suncorp Stadium why he's one of the best players in the world with a mid-air pass at rapid pace to Brian To'o for the Blues' second try. The speed of the pass combined with perfect placement to his winger left Xaxier Coates and Queensland fans stunned.
* Discipline. Discipline. Discipline.
Queensland were punished by a more astute and disciplined NSW side on Wednesday night. It was exemplified when the Maroons were pinged twice by referee Ashley Klein consecutively then Cleary shored up the right edge and found Dylan Edwards behind a block runner and Lomax bagged his second try.
* Nanai's thumping hit gets Queensland on the board.
The Maroons looked distraught after six players bundled Valentine Holmes into touch early in the second half. Enter Jeremiah Nanai.
The second-rower rushed out of the line and cracked Mitchell, forcing an error, and a quick shift to the right via a beautiful offload from Robert Toia put the Maroons over for their only try to Coates.
* High-flying Lomax ensures NSW see off Queensland.
After being held scoreless for much of the second half, Lomax reminded Queenslanders why they'll be having nightmares for a while. A chip kick by Cleary was easily snatched from the sky by the Blues winger before a sensational offload led the way for Edwards to ice the contest. Lomax finished the game with two tries, four tackle busts, two line breaks and 177 run metres.
* Blues re-write history north of the border.
With their game-one win the Blues have now won two straight at Suncorp Stadium for the first time since 1998.
Zac Lomax had his hands all over the NSW Blues' 18-6 State of Origin victory over Queensland at Suncorp Stadium, as the visitors opened up the series with a convincing win.
BIG MOMENTS FROM ORIGIN I:
* Razzle-dazzle footy sees Lomax score.
It didn't take long for Lomax to get involved after a half break from Mitchell Moses opened Queensland up. NSW's quick play-the-ball had his other half Nathan Cleary involved before Stephen Crichton used the space and speed to find winger Lomax for the opening four-pointer after 25 minutes.
* Latrell Mitchell or Harlem Globetrotters?
Latrell Mitchell reminded 52,483 fans at Suncorp Stadium why he's one of the best players in the world with a mid-air pass at rapid pace to Brian To'o for the Blues' second try. The speed of the pass combined with perfect placement to his winger left Xaxier Coates and Queensland fans stunned.
* Discipline. Discipline. Discipline.
Queensland were punished by a more astute and disciplined NSW side on Wednesday night. It was exemplified when the Maroons were pinged twice by referee Ashley Klein consecutively then Cleary shored up the right edge and found Dylan Edwards behind a block runner and Lomax bagged his second try.
* Nanai's thumping hit gets Queensland on the board.
The Maroons looked distraught after six players bundled Valentine Holmes into touch early in the second half. Enter Jeremiah Nanai.
The second-rower rushed out of the line and cracked Mitchell, forcing an error, and a quick shift to the right via a beautiful offload from Robert Toia put the Maroons over for their only try to Coates.
* High-flying Lomax ensures NSW see off Queensland.
After being held scoreless for much of the second half, Lomax reminded Queenslanders why they'll be having nightmares for a while. A chip kick by Cleary was easily snatched from the sky by the Blues winger before a sensational offload led the way for Edwards to ice the contest. Lomax finished the game with two tries, four tackle busts, two line breaks and 177 run metres.
* Blues re-write history north of the border.
With their game-one win the Blues have now won two straight at Suncorp Stadium for the first time since 1998.
Zac Lomax had his hands all over the NSW Blues' 18-6 State of Origin victory over Queensland at Suncorp Stadium, as the visitors opened up the series with a convincing win.
BIG MOMENTS FROM ORIGIN I:
* Razzle-dazzle footy sees Lomax score.
It didn't take long for Lomax to get involved after a half break from Mitchell Moses opened Queensland up. NSW's quick play-the-ball had his other half Nathan Cleary involved before Stephen Crichton used the space and speed to find winger Lomax for the opening four-pointer after 25 minutes.
* Latrell Mitchell or Harlem Globetrotters?
Latrell Mitchell reminded 52,483 fans at Suncorp Stadium why he's one of the best players in the world with a mid-air pass at rapid pace to Brian To'o for the Blues' second try. The speed of the pass combined with perfect placement to his winger left Xaxier Coates and Queensland fans stunned.
* Discipline. Discipline. Discipline.
Queensland were punished by a more astute and disciplined NSW side on Wednesday night. It was exemplified when the Maroons were pinged twice by referee Ashley Klein consecutively then Cleary shored up the right edge and found Dylan Edwards behind a block runner and Lomax bagged his second try.
* Nanai's thumping hit gets Queensland on the board.
The Maroons looked distraught after six players bundled Valentine Holmes into touch early in the second half. Enter Jeremiah Nanai.
The second-rower rushed out of the line and cracked Mitchell, forcing an error, and a quick shift to the right via a beautiful offload from Robert Toia put the Maroons over for their only try to Coates.
* High-flying Lomax ensures NSW see off Queensland.
After being held scoreless for much of the second half, Lomax reminded Queenslanders why they'll be having nightmares for a while. A chip kick by Cleary was easily snatched from the sky by the Blues winger before a sensational offload led the way for Edwards to ice the contest. Lomax finished the game with two tries, four tackle busts, two line breaks and 177 run metres.
* Blues re-write history north of the border.
With their game-one win the Blues have now won two straight at Suncorp Stadium for the first time since 1998.
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