Quick hits: Blues' selection gamble pays off, bunker sparks controversy
The Blues secured a dramatic 22-20 victory over the Maroons in State of Origin I, coming back from a 20-6 deficit. James Tedesco played a crucial role in the win, scoring the match-tying try and converting the decisive kick. Kalyn Ponga's send-off for a shoulder charge significantly impacted the Maroons, leaving them with only 12 players for the remainder of the match.
- ▪The Blues trailed 20-6 before staging a comeback to win the match.
- ▪James Tedesco scored the equalizing try and successfully converted the winning kick.
- ▪Kalyn Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge, leaving the Maroons with 12 players.
- ▪Cameron Murray's potential try was denied by the bunker, which ruled he interfered with a Maroons player.
- ▪Ethan Strange made a notable debut for the Blues, scoring a key try during the comeback.
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Thu, 21 May2230→Fri, 22 May3020→Sat, 23 May1230→Sat, 23 May1210→Sun, 24 May3018→Wed, 27 May2220→Fri, 29 May20:00--→Sat, 30 May15:00--→Sat, 30 May17:30--→Sat, 30 May19:35--→Sun, 31 May14:00--→Sun, 31 May16:05--→Sun, 31 May18:15--→ NRL Score Centre State of Origin quick hits: James Tedesco scores Blues' match-winner, Maroons star Kalyn Ponga sent offBy Luke PentonyTopic:State of OriginWed 27 May 2026 at 11:19pmWed 27 May 2026 at 11:19pmWed 27 May 2026 at 11:19pmJames Tedesco (left), Kayln Ponga (centre) and Cameron Murray had roles to play in State of Origin I.abc.net.au/news/state-of-origin-i-nsw-blues-queensland-maroons-five-quick-hits/106729716Link copiedShareShare articleThe Blues leave it late to win State of Origin I 22-20, the Maroons finish with 12 players, while the bunker draws…
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