SMH Ratings
1. Brett Stewart Rock solid in defence and on hand to score a crucial try. Could have got involved a little more in attack, but made most of his chances. 7
2. Jarryd Hayne Didn't get as involved as he did in the previous two Origin games this year. Sound performance but lacked the brilliance needed. 6
3. Michael Jennings Given very few chances in attack and really was unable to get into the game. Defensively sound but NSW needed some of his dazzle. 6
4. Josh Morris Again was solid in defence and produced an amazing try-saving tackle on Greg Inglis, then scored a stunner himself. Great game. 9
5. Brett Morris Scored a try, made a great break that led to points, and made most of limited opportunities. Sound in defence. 7
6. Todd Carney Kicking game was not great, and when targeted in defence missed a few tackles. Stepped up with a brilliant sideline conversion, but NSW needed more. 6
7. Mitchell Pearce Defensively solid but badly missed a tackle on Thurston that led to a try. Steered the team well and was involved in the last try. 6
8. Tim Grant Good front-rower's game. Showed during his two Origin games he's up to this level, and was strong in defence and hit-ups last night. 7
9. Robbie Farah Again one of NSW's best players. Wasn't dominant in attack, but made good metres around the ruck. Defence was outstanding. 8
10. James Tamou Has shown this year he is made for Origin. Last night again produced in defence and was always putting his hand up to take the ball up. 7
11. Beau Scott Defended well but didn't provide too much in attack. Still defence was what was needed quite often against the Maroons. 6
12. Greg Bird Not the best of games. Still tough and ferocious in defence at times, but didn't seem as dominant as he had been in the first two games. 7
13. Paul Gallen (c) Absolutely outstanding effort. For NSW players it would be hard not to be inspired by your captain. A truckload of tackles and always put his hand up for a run. 8
Interchange
14. Tony Williams Was supposed to be the impact player for NSW, but on a limited lead-up, really didn't have much of an impact. 6
15.Luke Lewis Didn't appear until the 45th minute, but once he came on he had an instant impact. 7
16. Ben Creagh Copped a bad head knock soon after he came on, and didn't have much game time or impact after that. 4
17. Anthony Watmough Really gave NSW something when he came off the bench. 7
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The Telegraph.
Brett Stewart: His try gave the Blues a sniff but not a major influence. 6.5
Jarryd Hayne: There were glimpses of his best but generally well contained. 7
Josh Morris: Saved a certain try and scored one of Origin's great tries. Outstanding. 8.5
Michael Jennings: Defence sound and looked threatening but never saw enough space. 6.5
Brett Morris: Not the first time these twins couldn't be spilt. Great game. 8.5
Todd Carney: Another mixed bag but proved he can handle the pressure. 6.5
Mitchell Pearce: Was treated like a rag doll and failed to take any real control. 5
Tim Grant: Played tough but not the force he was in game two. 6
Robbie Farah: Flattened early but showed courage and produced two kicks for tries. 8
James Tamou: Never shirked it up the middle and took it to the Maroons. 7.5
Beau Scott: Struggled to get in the game and no real impact on the right edge. 5.5
Greg Bird: Came in for plenty of punishment but never stopped coming. 7
Paul Gallen: Typical whole-hearted effort from the skipper. 7.5
Luke Lewis: Only got on in the second half but gave it everything. 6
Ben Creagh: Massive head cut early and not many minutes as a result. 4
Anthony Watmough: Played injured and his impact suffered as a result. 6
Tony WillIams: Looked to spread-eagle defenders but pretty well contained. 5.5
1. Brett Stewart Rock solid in defence and on hand to score a crucial try. Could have got involved a little more in attack, but made most of his chances. 7
2. Jarryd Hayne Didn't get as involved as he did in the previous two Origin games this year. Sound performance but lacked the brilliance needed. 6
3. Michael Jennings Given very few chances in attack and really was unable to get into the game. Defensively sound but NSW needed some of his dazzle. 6
4. Josh Morris Again was solid in defence and produced an amazing try-saving tackle on Greg Inglis, then scored a stunner himself. Great game. 9
5. Brett Morris Scored a try, made a great break that led to points, and made most of limited opportunities. Sound in defence. 7
6. Todd Carney Kicking game was not great, and when targeted in defence missed a few tackles. Stepped up with a brilliant sideline conversion, but NSW needed more. 6
7. Mitchell Pearce Defensively solid but badly missed a tackle on Thurston that led to a try. Steered the team well and was involved in the last try. 6
8. Tim Grant Good front-rower's game. Showed during his two Origin games he's up to this level, and was strong in defence and hit-ups last night. 7
9. Robbie Farah Again one of NSW's best players. Wasn't dominant in attack, but made good metres around the ruck. Defence was outstanding. 8
10. James Tamou Has shown this year he is made for Origin. Last night again produced in defence and was always putting his hand up to take the ball up. 7
11. Beau Scott Defended well but didn't provide too much in attack. Still defence was what was needed quite often against the Maroons. 6
12. Greg Bird Not the best of games. Still tough and ferocious in defence at times, but didn't seem as dominant as he had been in the first two games. 7
13. Paul Gallen (c) Absolutely outstanding effort. For NSW players it would be hard not to be inspired by your captain. A truckload of tackles and always put his hand up for a run. 8
Interchange
14. Tony Williams Was supposed to be the impact player for NSW, but on a limited lead-up, really didn't have much of an impact. 6
15.Luke Lewis Didn't appear until the 45th minute, but once he came on he had an instant impact. 7
16. Ben Creagh Copped a bad head knock soon after he came on, and didn't have much game time or impact after that. 4
17. Anthony Watmough Really gave NSW something when he came off the bench. 7
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/how-they-rated-nsw-20120704-21hv7.html#ixzz1zj6EraO0
The Telegraph.
Brett Stewart: His try gave the Blues a sniff but not a major influence. 6.5
Jarryd Hayne: There were glimpses of his best but generally well contained. 7
Josh Morris: Saved a certain try and scored one of Origin's great tries. Outstanding. 8.5
Michael Jennings: Defence sound and looked threatening but never saw enough space. 6.5
Brett Morris: Not the first time these twins couldn't be spilt. Great game. 8.5
Todd Carney: Another mixed bag but proved he can handle the pressure. 6.5
Mitchell Pearce: Was treated like a rag doll and failed to take any real control. 5
Tim Grant: Played tough but not the force he was in game two. 6
Robbie Farah: Flattened early but showed courage and produced two kicks for tries. 8
James Tamou: Never shirked it up the middle and took it to the Maroons. 7.5
Beau Scott: Struggled to get in the game and no real impact on the right edge. 5.5
Greg Bird: Came in for plenty of punishment but never stopped coming. 7
Paul Gallen: Typical whole-hearted effort from the skipper. 7.5
Luke Lewis: Only got on in the second half but gave it everything. 6
Ben Creagh: Massive head cut early and not many minutes as a result. 4
Anthony Watmough: Played injured and his impact suffered as a result. 6
Tony WillIams: Looked to spread-eagle defenders but pretty well contained. 5.5