Blues Favourites for State of Origin Decider
Despite Queensland’s impressive win in Game 2 of the 2017 State of Origin Series that saved them from an early series loss, New South Wales is still the favourite to win the decider at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday. Betting fans can get odds of around $1.83 on the Blues, while the home side is at $2.14 or more.
As is to be expected when it comes to the fiercest rivalry in Australian sport, State of Origin III is generating plenty of heat and light between players, pundits and rugby league supporters. The big question for Blues fans is whether captain Boyd Cordner’s calf will be sufficiently healed for him to be able to run out on Wednesday night. Whether or not he plays, though, the team has vowed that he will lift the shield if they win in Brisbane.
Fifita Fighting Mad, Ready to Maul Maroons
The Queensland crowd is sure to give an ironic welcome to Blues front-row giant Andrew Fifita. The Man of the Match in the Blues’ imperious 28-4 drubbing of the Maroons in May’s State of Origin I game, Fifita is the player Queenslanders love to hate.
There’s also a personal beef between the Sharks prop and Queensland’s Josh McGuire, following a bout of sledging from the Broncos forward after the Maroons’ State of Origin II comeback win. That’s an argument Blues fans will want to see resolved on the field.
Not to mention that Fifita has a point to prove to a certain pub in Moreton Bay, after an offensive, racist post on social media by a patron took the piss out of his daughter. All in all, he’s sure to be fired up and taking no prisoners on Wednesday. You can get in on the action and place your wagers at Luxbet, and if Fifita has his way, his team will come out on top.
Massage and Cryosauna Feature in Blues Prep
If Cordner is declared fit to play in the decider, it may be thanks to the help of the massage therapist that NSW’s James Tedesco calls ‘the man’: Anthony Carbone. Apart from Cordner’s calf, Blues lock Tyson Frizell also has to get his ribs and ankle sorted out before Wednesday. A combination of massage therapy and an icy mobile cryosauna with temperatures as low as -150C, four times a day, is being used to treat both players’ injuries.
More About Jennie Martin
After completing her degree, Jennie Martin began her journalism career by working as an intern on the entertainment pages. However, her passion for sport was quickly noticed, and she began covering local events.
She now puts her considerable expertise and more than a decades worth of experience to good use, keeping readers up to date on Australian and international sports betting news.
From the latest sporting results to the thrills and spills of the online betting industry, Jennie is the australiansportsbetting.net expert in the field.
You May Also Like:
Jones Says Tackle Height Should Be Lowered
England coach Eddie Jones says the allowable height of tackles should be lowered in youth rugby. This will further lower the risk of brain injuries in the sport, he explained. ….
Rugby Australia Commits To Improved Expenditure For 2027
Rugby Australia has promised that they will by wasting no money in the lead up to the 2027 men’s Rugby World Cup. This comes after the country was selected to ….
RFL To Roll Out Risk-Detecting Mouthguards
The Rugby Football League has now approved the use of a special mouthguard capable of detecting the risk of head trauma and/or concussion. The guards will come into play from ….
Brain Injury Still A Risk For Rugby Players
Modern-day rugby players should not consider themselves exempt from the possibility of developing the same neurological disorders as former players of old as a result of injuries to the head ….
Toutai Kefu In Surgery After Home Invasion
Former Wallabies star Toutai Kefu is reportedly undergoing emergency surgery after a stabbing incident in Brisbane. Queensland police have now confirmed the incident, as well as that Kefu has sustained ….