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Maroons take
From a Queensland Maroons fan: The NSW Blues camp is trying hard to deal with the cases of dislocated shoulders caused by too many pats on the back!
Blues take
From a NSW Blues fan: Hard to beat the 76-6 score line in two State of Origin matches – and in enemy territory too.
Likely squad
From a NRL fan: If the SOO eligibility rules are relaxed, a likely Maroons squad will look like this: Pongia, Coates, Justin Olam, Gagai, Mulitalo, Munster, Jarome Hughes, Jason Taumalolo, Grant, Josh Papalii, Viliame Kikau, Fifita, Tino, Arrow, Capewell, Welch, Reece Walsh, Tu’a. Hard to beat.
Best quote

“I can’t believe it’s over. They are just too good, the score line reflected that. It’s such a shame.” Maroons captain Daly Cherry Evans.
Surge in cases
We have been assured that the surge in Covid-19 cases in New South Wales in the past few days has nothing to do with the SOO2 being held in Maroons country.
Taunt master
NSW Blues halfback Jarome Luai is quickly earning the name of Master of Taunting for the way he loves to taunt Maroons players. Maybe it is just in the spirit of the SOO.
Food for thought
Life is only as good as the people you share it with. So pick the right ones to enjoy your life.
Top quote
“A best friend is someone who is there for you, no matter what. Thick or thin. A best friend is someone who knows you more than you know yourself, one who shares tears and laughs, one you can trust with anything and everything.”