State of Origin State of Origin XX [2025] | Vic Metro Team Thread

[Gralin]

State of Origin XX, Round 1: South Australia (14.11.95) d Vic Metro (14.10.94), at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

State of Origin - Round 1: Vic Metro vs South Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground

Neither squad made the Grand Final last season. Vic Metro finished bottom of the table on 1 win and South Australia finished third on 2 wins from the carnival. Last time the two clubs met South Australia ran away with the win courtesy of 9 goals from Brenton Davy SA sprint away from Vic Metro...

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The twentieth edition of SOO has begun poorly, with the barest of losing margins being endured by the only team that matters in the only match that mattered (I think there was another game being contested for the 'Who Cares Cup', but it's beneath any good Melburnian to pay the slightest attention to that).

The blame cannot be laid at the feet of our midfield, with NaturalDisaster (10 hit outs, 28 disposals, 2 tackles, and 3 goals) putting in a magnificent effort, only just shaded by BOG beez, whose 21 disposals were accompanied by 11 tackles to demonstrate the value of defensive effort; the only downside to his game was wayward kicking for goal, with just the 2 behinds. PhenomenalV1 also put in a fantastic display of two way running, with 8 tackles to go with his 13 disposals and a goal. kickthething (19 disposals, 6 marks, 3 tackles) was involved in everything through the centre, with our outside runners in nobbyiscool (22 disposals, 7 marks, 3 tackles) and Senor M (16 disposals, 2 tackles, 1 goal 1 behind) keeping busy throughout the match. From the bench, sportsmaniac89 was a solid contributor with 10 disposals and 2 marks, though okeydoke7 struggled to get involved in the match, having almost as many donuts on the field as he did on the bench, registering only a single Free For (yet not a disposal to go with it).

Up forward, spearhead gab213 showed just how much he despises the West Horshamites with 5 goals 1 behind (from 6 disposals, and also registering 2 tackles to keep the ball locked in F50), with tgrs (2 goals 1 behind from 3 kicks, with 1 handball and a tackle) showing some craftiness at the pointy end, and JackNah_8 (10 disposals and 5 marks) working hard to link the forward line to the midfield. At CHF, nahnah's kicking let him down, with 3 behinds from 10 disposals (1 mark, 2 tackles), though there was plenty of run from Blaze Storm (7 disposals, 4 marks, 1 goal 1 behind) and myblueroan (7 disposals, 4 marks, 1 goal) from the flanks.

Down back, Bovo was engaged in a tussle with the SA FF all match, though was still able to counter attack with 9 disposals and 2 marks. In the pockets, Elmer_Hauser (3 disposals, 1 mark) was quiet, though cooney (12 disposals, 5 marks, and a foray forward to kick a behind) never stopped trying. DemonJim threatened the match committee due to not being named on the bench, though still put in a shift at CHB with 12 disposals, 9 marks, and a tackle, with Gralin (9 disposals, 1 tackle) doing his best to provide some support on the HBF. James Colorado continued his regular season form, registering 18 pretty useless disposals and 4 of the softest marks you will ever see to once again stat pad while not actually doing anything, in a fine display of what he describes as "leadership".

Probably my favourite part of SoO

 

[tgrs]

Nice to see regardless of what team I'm on losing disasterclasses follow

 

[DemonJim]

My opponent didn't kick a goal all game! I'm as surprised as you all are!

If only Corndawg snagged a sausage roll at the end there. It would have been glorious!

 

[cooney]

My opponent didn't kick a goal all game! I'm as surprised as you all are!

If only Corndawg snagged a sausage roll at the end there. It would have been glorious!

I agree

 

[cooney]

woooo

 

[James Colorado]

State of Origin XX, Round 3: Vic Metro (12.9.81) d Vic Country (10.9.69) at D.C. Farran Oval, Mortlake.

State of Origin - Round 3: Vic Country vs Vic Metro at DC Farran Oval, Mortlake

VICTORIA COUNTRY 2nd 1-0 118.29% VICTORIA METRO 4th 0-1 98.95% Rd 1 Bye Rd 2 Allies 12.10 (82) defeated by Victoria Country 15.7 (97) Rd 1 Victoria Metro 14.10 (94) defeated by South Australia 14.11 (95) Rd 2 Bye The Victorian rivalry returns this round with plenty on the line. Victoria...

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Vic Metro's Superiority Tour of the Regions (TM) finally kicked into gear by defeating the country bumpkins at somewhere that, like the rest of Vic Country, is barely fit for human habitation. One look at the populace, however, and one may reasonably conclude that it is not at all fit for human habitation.

As always, a solid performance from a ruckman lifts the rest of the team, and while NaturalDisaster was beaten in the ruck battle, only having 8 hit-outs, his 20 possessions, 3 tackles and a goal ensured that he was influential in the context of a tight match. PhenomenalV1 (30 disposals, 3 tackles, 1 goal 2 behinds) was into everything all day in a clear BOG effort, with midfield co-conspirator beez (23 disposals, 7 tackles, 1 goal) also featuring at the pointy end of 'Best On' discussions. kickthething (23 disposals, 9 marks, 1 tackle, 1 behind) was exceptionally busy in the centre, ensuring that the outside runners in nobbyiscool (17 disposals, 2 marks, 1 tackle, 1 behind) and Senor M (18 disposals, 5 marks) were able to make constant forward forays. Off the bench, okeydoke7 was able to inject some pace into proceedings whenever called upon to pinch hit with 11 disposals and 5 marks, while DemonJim relished the opportunity to relax for most of the game, rack up 3 disposals, and kick 2 goals, with his most notable contributions being the celebrations of said goals requiring such an expenditure of energy that it quickly became apparent why he prefers to spend most of his time on the pine.

Up forward, gab213 had 4 goals and 1 behind from his 5 kicks and 1 mark, JackNah_8 a goal from his solitary kick (accompanied by a handball, a mark, and 2 tackles), though tgrs (3 disposals, 1 mark) played in the decoy role, leading his opponent away from the lanes to allow his fellow forwards the space they needed. nahnah funneled a lot of the play through CHF with 11 disposals, 5 marks, 1 tackle, and 1 goal 1 behind, with Blaze Storm (18 disposals, 5 marks, 1 tackle) very busy on the flank, though a scoreboard return of only 2 behinds left them disappointed. On the other flank, myblueroan also provided an avenue forward, with 14 disposals, 3 marks, 1 goal 1 behind.

Bovo was kept busy in defence, and though his direct opponent kicked 6 goals, he limited the damage admirably with 7 marks to go with 12 disposals and a tackle. spudmaster relished being back in the side, contributing 11 disposals in a counter-attacking display, and cooney did what he could to get involved with 8 disposals and 2 marks. sportsmaniac89's promotion from the bench to CHB was a success, a return of 13 disposals, 5 marks, and 2 tackles making him almost impassable in the role. On the flanks, Gralin had a quieter than normal match (10 disposals, 1 mark), though as usual the team had to overcome the 'inspirational leadership' of James Colorado, whose 13 disposals and 9 marks may look decent on a stats sheet, but were in reality all obtained in soft, no pressure situations that saw significant skill errors on his part.

 

[kickthething]

State of Origin XX, Round 3: Vic Metro (12.9.81) d Vic Country (10.9.69) at D.C. Farran Oval, Mortlake.

State of Origin - Round 3: Vic Country vs Vic Metro at DC Farran Oval, Mortlake

VICTORIA COUNTRY 2nd 1-0 118.29% VICTORIA METRO 4th 0-1 98.95% Rd 1 Bye Rd 2 Allies 12.10 (82) defeated by Victoria Country 15.7 (97) Rd 1 Victoria Metro 14.10 (94) defeated by South Australia 14.11 (95) Rd 2 Bye The Victorian rivalry returns this round with plenty on the line. Victoria...

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Vic Metro's Superiority Tour of the Regions (TM) finally kicked into gear by defeating the country bumpkins at somewhere that, like the rest of Vic Country, is barely fit for human habitation. One look at the populace, however, and one may reasonably conclude that it is not at all fit for human habitation.

As always, a solid performance from a ruckman lifts the rest of the team, and while NaturalDisaster was beaten in the ruck battle, only having 8 hit-outs, his 20 possessions, 3 tackles and a goal ensured that he was influential in the context of a tight match. PhenomenalV1 (30 disposals, 3 tackles, 1 goal 2 behinds) was into everything all day in a clear BOG effort, with midfield co-conspirator beez (23 disposals, 7 tackles, 1 goal) also featuring at the pointy end of 'Best On' discussions. kickthething (23 disposals, 9 marks, 1 tackle, 1 behind) was exceptionally busy in the centre, ensuring that the outside runners in nobbyiscool (17 disposals, 2 marks, 1 tackle, 1 behind) and Senor M (18 disposals, 5 marks) were able to make constant forward forays. Off the bench, okeydoke7 was able to inject some pace into proceedings whenever called upon to pinch hit with 11 disposals and 5 marks, while DemonJim relished the opportunity to relax for most of the game, rack up 3 disposals, and kick 2 goals, with his most notable contributions being the celebrations of said goals requiring such an expenditure of energy that it quickly became apparent why he prefers to spend most of his time on the pine.

Up forward, gab213 had 4 goals and 1 behind from his 5 kicks and 1 mark, JackNah_8 a goal from his solitary kick (accompanied by a handball, a mark, and 2 tackles), though tgrs (3 disposals, 1 mark) played in the decoy role, leading his opponent away from the lanes to allow his fellow forwards the space they needed. nahnah funneled a lot of the play through CHF with 11 disposals, 5 marks, 1 tackle, and 1 goal 1 behind, with Blaze Storm (18 disposals, 5 marks, 1 tackle) very busy on the flank, though a scoreboard return of only 2 behinds left them disappointed. On the other flank, myblueroan also provided an avenue forward, with 14 disposals, 3 marks, 1 goal 1 behind.

Bovo was kept busy in defence, and though his direct opponent kicked 6 goals, he limited the damage admirably with 7 marks to go with 12 disposals and a tackle. spudmaster relished being back in the side, contributing 11 disposals in a counter-attacking display, and cooney did what he could to get involved with 8 disposals and 2 marks. @Sportsmaniac's promotion from the bench to CHB was a success, a return of 13 disposals, 5 marks, and 2 tackles making him almost impassable in the role. On the flanks, Gralin had a quieter than normal match (10 disposals, 1 mark), though as usual the team had to overcome the 'inspirational leadership' of James Colorado, whose 13 disposals and 9 marks may look decent on a stats sheet, but were in reality all obtained in soft, no pressure situations that saw significant skill errors on his part.

No discussion required, I was clearly best on. However, I understand there are others who need that recognition more than myself so I am comfortable not being named.

 

[Blaze Storm]

State of Origin XX, Round 3: Vic Metro (12.9.81) d Vic Country (10.9.69) at D.C. Farran Oval, Mortlake.

State of Origin - Round 3: Vic Country vs Vic Metro at DC Farran Oval, Mortlake

VICTORIA COUNTRY 2nd 1-0 118.29% VICTORIA METRO 4th 0-1 98.95% Rd 1 Bye Rd 2 Allies 12.10 (82) defeated by Victoria Country 15.7 (97) Rd 1 Victoria Metro 14.10 (94) defeated by South Australia 14.11 (95) Rd 2 Bye The Victorian rivalry returns this round with plenty on the line. Victoria...

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Vic Metro's Superiority Tour of the Regions (TM) finally kicked into gear by defeating the country bumpkins at somewhere that, like the rest of Vic Country, is barely fit for human habitation. One look at the populace, however, and one may reasonably conclude that it is not at all fit for human habitation.

As always, a solid performance from a ruckman lifts the rest of the team, and while NaturalDisaster was beaten in the ruck battle, only having 8 hit-outs, his 20 possessions, 3 tackles and a goal ensured that he was influential in the context of a tight match. PhenomenalV1 (30 disposals, 3 tackles, 1 goal 2 behinds) was into everything all day in a clear BOG effort, with midfield co-conspirator beez (23 disposals, 7 tackles, 1 goal) also featuring at the pointy end of 'Best On' discussions. kickthething (23 disposals, 9 marks, 1 tackle, 1 behind) was exceptionally busy in the centre, ensuring that the outside runners in nobbyiscool (17 disposals, 2 marks, 1 tackle, 1 behind) and Senor M (18 disposals, 5 marks) were able to make constant forward forays. Off the bench, okeydoke7 was able to inject some pace into proceedings whenever called upon to pinch hit with 11 disposals and 5 marks, while DemonJim relished the opportunity to relax for most of the game, rack up 3 disposals, and kick 2 goals, with his most notable contributions being the celebrations of said goals requiring such an expenditure of energy that it quickly became apparent why he prefers to spend most of his time on the pine.

Up forward, gab213 had 4 goals and 1 behind from his 5 kicks and 1 mark, JackNah_8 a goal from his solitary kick (accompanied by a handball, a mark, and 2 tackles), though tgrs (3 disposals, 1 mark) played in the decoy role, leading his opponent away from the lanes to allow his fellow forwards the space they needed. nahnah funneled a lot of the play through CHF with 11 disposals, 5 marks, 1 tackle, and 1 goal 1 behind, with Blaze Storm (18 disposals, 5 marks, 1 tackle) very busy on the flank, though a scoreboard return of only 2 behinds left them disappointed. On the other flank, myblueroan also provided an avenue forward, with 14 disposals, 3 marks, 1 goal 1 behind.

Bovo was kept busy in defence, and though his direct opponent kicked 6 goals, he limited the damage admirably with 7 marks to go with 12 disposals and a tackle. spudmaster relished being back in the side, contributing 11 disposals in a counter-attacking display, and cooney did what he could to get involved with 8 disposals and 2 marks. sportsmaniac89's promotion from the bench to CHB was a success, a return of 13 disposals, 5 marks, and 2 tackles making him almost impassable in the role. On the flanks, Gralin had a quieter than normal match (10 disposals, 1 mark), though as usual the team had to overcome the 'inspirational leadership' of James Colorado, whose 13 disposals and 9 marks may look decent on a stats sheet, but were in reality all obtained in soft, no pressure situations that saw significant skill errors on his part.

Look at my score chain involvements

 

[cooney]

Wooooo

 

[James Colorado]

State of Origin, Round 4: Vic Metro (27.16.168) d Allies (12.12.84), at ENGIE Stadium.

State of Origin - Round 4: Allies vs Vic Metro at ENGIE Stadium

The top of the table Allies host Vic Metro in their fourth and final match of the rounds. A win doesn't guarantee them a spot in the finals but it will be hard for them to defend their title without it. Both clubs won last week and Vic Metro will be hoping for back to back wins for the first...

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There are some states in the world where what Vic Metro did to the 'Allies' is considered obscene and illegal. Fortunately Victoria is a progressive state that realises if the 'Allies' want to be total subs before Melbourne uber-chads, then that's their right and they are welcome to it. Also, as Victoria is a real state and 'Allies' isn't, then they didn't really get to pick the top bunk here.

nahnah put in a brilliant performance at FF, finishing with 8 goals 3 behinds from 11 kicks (1 mark, 1 tackle), to cap off a dominant display across all lines. In the pockets, tgrs (5 disposals, 2 marks, 1 tackle, 1 goal and 1 behind) was always willing to present at the foot of the pack, and JackNah_8 (1 kick, 1 behind) may have had low numbers on the stats sheet, but the impact of his using running lanes as a decoy to drag a defender and create space for the spearhead is not recorded with a stat. gab213 adjusted to CHF life with aplomb, his 15 disposals, 4 marks, 2 goals and behinds the result of non-stop effort in the hardest position on the ground, with the flanks ably covered by immense contributions from Blaze Storm (18 disposals, 2 marks, 1 tackle, 3 goals 1 behind) and myblueroan (16 disposals, 7 marks, 1 tackle, 4 goals 4 behinds).

In the middle, NaturalDisaster returned to rucking good form with 17 hit-outs to accompany his 24 disposals and 4 tackles, with beez (23 disposals, 9 tackles, 2 behinds) putting on yet another clinic of two-way running. kickthething continues to excel in the centre (22 disposals, 9 marks, 1 tackle, 1 goal), aiding the outside run of Senor M (16 disposals, 3 marks, 2 goals 1 behind) and okeydoke7 off the bench (11 disposals, 3 marks, 1 tackle, 3 goals 1 behind), though nobbyiscool (6 disposals, 1 mark) was quiet, and DemonJim had the best possible day, with the only difference between his stats and his snack of choice during the action is that the latter had chocolate icing and sprinkles. PhenomenalV1 put in a BOG effort with 26 disposals, 10 tackles, and 3 goals, to continue an excellent carnival for the free agent.

Down back, poor Bovo had to run up the ground to get his 15 disposals and 3 marks, so bored was he on the last line of defence, though spudmaster (8 disposals, 1 mark) and cooney (7 disposals, 2 marks, 1 tackle) were more focused on trying to get their drinks orders delivered to them on the field. Their "efforts" were largely aided by sportsmaniac89 (16 disposals, 5 marks) and Gralin (11 disposals, 5 marks) being almost impassable on the half back line, though James Colorado (17 disposals, 3 marks, 1 tackle), despite all his best intentions, made some atrocious skill errors that threatened to keep the 'Allies' in the game and the crowd entertained, proving once again by his continued selection that no one is as devoted to egalitarianism as a Melbournian.

 

[nahnah]

Just played my role. Star key forward role. Nothing more, nothing less.

 

[nahnah]

yup Gralin take note of how good I can be at FF..

 

[Gralin]

yup Gralin take note of how good I can be at FF..

 

[kickthething]

Stirling team effort…..by that I mean I carried you all on my back.

 

[okeydoke7]

State of Origin, Round 4: Vic Metro (27.16.168) d Allies (12.12.84), at ENGIE Stadium.

State of Origin - Round 4: Allies vs Vic Metro at ENGIE Stadium

The top of the table Allies host Vic Metro in their fourth and final match of the rounds. A win doesn't guarantee them a spot in the finals but it will be hard for them to defend their title without it. Both clubs won last week and Vic Metro will be hoping for back to back wins for the first...

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There are some states in the world where what Vic Metro did to the 'Allies' is considered obscene and illegal. Fortunately Victoria is a progressive state that realises if the 'Allies' want to be total subs before Melbourne uber-chads, then that's their right and they are welcome to it. Also, as Victoria is a real state and 'Allies' isn't, then they didn't really get to pick the top bunk here.

nahnah put in a brilliant performance at FF, finishing with 8 goals 3 behinds from 11 kicks (1 mark, 1 tackle), to cap off a dominant display across all lines. In the pockets, tgrs (5 disposals, 2 marks, 1 tackle, 1 goal and 1 behind) was always willing to present at the foot of the pack, and JackNah_8 (1 kick, 1 behind) may have had low numbers on the stats sheet, but the impact of his using running lanes as a decoy to drag a defender and create space for the spearhead is not recorded with a stat. gab213 adjusted to CHF life with aplomb, his 15 disposals, 4 marks, 2 goals and behinds the result of non-stop effort in the hardest position on the ground, with the flanks ably covered by immense contributions from Blaze Storm (18 disposals, 2 marks, 1 tackle, 3 goals 1 behind) and myblueroan (16 disposals, 7 marks, 1 tackle, 4 goals 4 behinds).

In the middle, NaturalDisaster returned to rucking good form with 17 hit-outs to accompany his 24 disposals and 4 tackles, with beez (23 disposals, 9 tackles, 2 behinds) putting on yet another clinic of two-way running. kickthething continues to excel in the centre (22 disposals, 9 marks, 1 tackle, 1 goal), aiding the outside run of Senor M (16 disposals, 3 marks, 2 goals 1 behind) and okeydoke7 off the bench (11 disposals, 3 marks, 1 tackle, 3 goals 1 behind), though nobbyiscool (6 disposals, 1 mark) was quiet, and DemonJim had the best possible day, with the only difference between his stats and his snack of choice during the action is that the latter had chocolate icing and sprinkles. PhenomenalV1 put in a BOG effort with 26 disposals, 10 tackles, and 3 goals, to continue an excellent carnival for the free agent.

Down back, poor Bovo had to run up the ground to get his 15 disposals and 3 marks, so bored was he on the last line of defence, though spudmaster (8 disposals, 1 mark) and cooney (7 disposals, 2 marks, 1 tackle) were more focused on trying to get their drinks orders delivered to them on the field. Their "efforts" were largely aided by sportsmaniac89 (16 disposals, 5 marks) and Gralin (11 disposals, 5 marks) being almost impassable on the half back line, though James Colorado (17 disposals, 3 marks, 1 tackle), despite all his best intentions, made some atrocious skill errors that threatened to keep the 'Allies' in the game and the crowd entertained, proving once again by his continued selection that no one is as devoted to egalitarianism as a Melbournian.

You’re doing a great job James Colorado. I haven’t been around much but love state of origin in the Sweet FA - thanks for your part in making the Metro team great.

 

[cooney]

Woooooo

 

[Bovo]

Stirling team effort…..by that I mean I carried you all on my back.

I respect how you love a man on your back though

 

[kickthething]

I respect how you love a man on your back though

Singular!!!!! I carry multiples.

 

[BLUEALLTHRU]

Singular!!!!! I carry multiples.

Pfft...Couldn't even carry me to a cab campaigner!

 

[kickthething]

Pfft...Couldn't even carry me to a cab campaigner!

A dead weight is bloody hard to move…

 

[sportsmaniac89]

Pfft...Couldn't even carry me to a cab campaigner!

In fairness, he didn't even bother trying to carry me as a crane was actually needed to remove me from the field

 

[James Colorado]

State of Origin XX, Round 5: Vic Metro (15.10.100) d Western Australia (14.8.92), at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

State of Origin - Round 5: Vic Metro vs Western Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground

PATH TO THE FINAL: VICTORIA METRO: A win or draw will guarantee a final. Due to their excellent percentage, Metro can still make the final if they lose (WA/VICC will need to win their matches by a large margin to displace Metro from the top-two). SOUTH AUSTRALIA: Must win or draw. ALLIES...

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A fast start from Vic Metro saw an early lead taken, in part due to Western Australia showing a lot of confusion borne from living in an obviously incorrect time zone. As the game wore on, WA fought back like a group of angry miners protesting about "GST distributions" in an ever-louder voice, though just like their knowledge of economics, their qootball was without substance and their fast finish was nothing in the face of Vic Metro's Superiority Tour of the Regions (TM) in a stop at the home of qootball, the mighty MCG.

Another solid performance in the ruck came from NaturalDisaster (10 hit-outs, 19 disposals, 2 marks, 1 tackle, 1 behind) in an engrossing match within the match within his opposite number, though VicM's midfielders found it hard going due to an excellent defensive display from WA. The likely player of the carnival to this point, PhenomenalV1 (17 disposals, 5 tackles, 1 behind) was down on his usual output, as was Metro's other prime movers in beez (12 disposals, 1 tackle, though 2 excellent goals) and kickthething (19 disposals, 6 marks, 2 tackles). On the outside, nobbyiscool (16 disposals, 4 marks, 3 tackles) provided useful run, and Senor M (14 disposals, 2 marks, 2 tackles, 2 goals) provided another offensive outlet. From the bench, okeydoke7 (11 disposals, 5 marks, 1 tackle) was required to act as a firefighter and be thrown where needed, and despite threatening the interchange steward who interrupted his nap, DemonJim provided a valuable chop out as a second ruck, winning 7 hit-outs, 8 disposals, laying a tackle, and kicking a behind (as well as the aforementioned interchange steward's when he took Jim's pillow away), likely proving the difference between the team's respective midfields in the end.

Up forward, nahnah (8 kicks, 1 mark, 1 tackle, 5 goals 3 behinds) continued to flourish at full forward, with tgrs (2 kicks, 1 goal 1 behind) and JackNah_8 (2 kicks, 1 mark, 1 goal 1 behind) both proving dangerous whenever they got an opportunity. gab213 (12 disposals, 4 marks, 1 tackle) provided a mobile outlet all match even if his statistical output was down, with his running patterns opening a funnel behind that allowed for Blaze Storm (12 disposals, 7 marks, 1 goal) and myblueroan (13 disposals, 3 marks, 3 goals 2 behinds) able to filter back and feed the full forward line while also having scoreboard impact themselves.

Down back, Bovo continued an excellent carnival, with only 2 goals 1 behind kicked on him, and also helping himself to 6 disposals and 3 marks to contain WA's forward thrusts. cooney (10 disposals, 1 mark, 1 tackle) was busy on the last line of defence, though spudmaster (4 disposals, 1 mark) did not have his best day. At CHB, sportsmaniac89 (10 disposals, 5 marks, 1 tackle) continued to play his role, though on the HBF Gralin (3 disposals, 2 marks) has had better days. On the other flank, James Colorado continues to get away with cheap stat padding, as his 9 disposals, 4 marks, and 2 tackles were all inconsequential. The whispers that he has blackmail material on the selectors for SOO as well as the Furies will only grow into shouts after this performance.

 

[TheInjuryFactory]

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State of Origin - Series XX - Series MVP named tonight!!

State of Origin - Series XX June 30th - July 20th Mate vs Mate. But mostly, just some w***ers on the internet. Come and be one of them. 🤗 Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the series launch for the upcoming Series XX of the Sweet FA State of Origin competition. The Sweet FA's own State...

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[James Colorado]

State of Origin XX, Grand Final: Vic Metro (14.13.97) d Vic Country (13.16.94), at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

State of Origin - Series XX Grand Final - Victoria Metro vs Victoria Country at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

Thanks to TheInjuryFactory for this image For the first time in State of Origin history, it’s an all Victorian Grand Final. Victoria Metro and Victoria Country have both tasted success before and arrive at Series XX chasing a third title. Metro lifted the trophy in Series XII and XV but have...

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In a short carnival, in a rematch the smart money would tend to be with the side that had won the previous encounter. It would take an utter rube, a total hillbilly, a resident of Vic Country to think otherwise. So it was that Vic Metro's Superiority Tour of the Regions (TM) culminated in the State of Origin XX Grand Final, where with the memory of the Round 3 clash fresh in our urbane, sophisticated minds, Vic Metro slapped their cousins all the way out of our precious state capital, the best part being that we let them lead for almost the entire day before taking the whole competition home with the last score of the match with a little over two minutes to go.

What's even better is that the Vic Country supporters are probably yet to register the result, so their hearts are still to be broken, in about a week or so from now.

Melbourne's pride was best exemplified in the BOG efforts of beez, who may be kind of a big deal around here (I think he put his name on a trophy, or something). With 30 disposals, he was tireless in creating a midfield link to the back and forward lines, though an incredible 10 tackles showed his commitment to the cause. With this sort of ferocity, there was no way Vic Metro were to be denied. kickthething had been in great form all carnival, though saved his best work for when it was needed most. With 30 disposals, 7 marks, and 3 tackles there is nothing more he could have done. What a game from these two premium midfielders! PhenomenalV1 capped off an impressive carnival with 18 disposals, 3 tackles, and 1 goal 1 behind, and NaturalDisaster's performance in the ruck was hard to fault, his 12 hit-outs, 23 disposals, 1 tackle, 1 goal 3 behinds a testament to his non-stop efforts. On the outside, nobbyiscool had another impressive game in his first carnival, with 24 disposals, 2 marks, 3 tackles, and a goal, and Senor M (13 disposals, 3 marks) provided a valuable link-up option. Off the bench, okeydoke7 (10 disposals, 3 marks, 1 tackle) continued with the firefighter role, though it must be said that when DemonJim is motivated enough to come off the bench to hit the scoreboard (1 goal 1 behind from 5 disposals and a mark) then the result was never in serious doubt.

Up forward, nahnah's return of 3 goals 3 behinds (6 disposals, 1 mark, 1 tackle) may not have been as spectacular as that of his previous two games, though that third goal was what gave Vic Metro the lead, the win, and the ****ing trophy, and was as CLUTCH as they come! In the pockets, JackNah_8 (6 disposals, 1 mark, 1 tackle, 1 goal 1 behind) never stopped working, and while tgrs' stats of 2 kicks and 2 behinds may have looked like he had a quiet game, it's the sacrificial role in the forward line, of creating space for others through judicious running patterns to aid the team, that gets ignored by those who merely cast their eye of DT points. On the half forward line, gab213 (15 disposals, 5 marks, 1 goal) was a colossal presence in the hardest position to play on the ground, while the most aerobically demanding roles of the high half forwards were ably filled by Blaze Storm (14 disposals, 3 marks, 1 tackle, 1 goal 1 behind) and myblueroan (16 disposals, 5 marks, 1 tackle, 2 goals 1 behind), both of whom did not stop running while the qooty was active.

In defence, Bovo may have had 6 goals kicked on him, but with 15 disposals, 7 marks, and a tackle he stopped even more of them, and whenever Vic Country had their periods of ascendancy it was our FB's cool head that prevented the lead they established from becoming too great to rein in. In the pockets, spudmaster (14 disposals, 1 mark) provided a lot of counter-attack, though cooney (25 disposals, 3 marks, 1 tackle) played with a lot of flair, even rotating through the middle and getting himself 2 goals in one of the best games of his career. At CHB, sportsmaniac89 was almost impassable with 17 disposals and 7 marks, and Gralin (11 disposals, 2 marks) provided a valuable link from defence to the midfield. James Colorado continued a carnival of utter stat padding nonsense, with 18 of the most skill-error laden disposals you will ever see and 8 lucky catches that are somehow recorded as marks; how he got to hold the SOO Trophy up as Captain is one of the truly inexplicable miscarriages of justice, given there were 19 more worthy qootballers on the Vic Metro team sheet.

 

[tgrs]

I tried my best but it wasn't meant to be