All right, so tonight. Who reckons what?
I think NSW are a reasonable chance, especially given the weather. I think Qld will miss Price, Hannant and Smith in these conditions especially. Even so, they've got so much class that if NSW win, they'll just sneak it.
Conditions look like favouring the forwards who can put a bit of footwork on. Someone like Watmyth should do well, maybe Creagh as well. Am liking NSW having Ennis, Kimmorley, Lyon, Gidley and Hayne as general play kicking options at different times in the game. I think that might be really important.
Still think Qld should be favourites given the mercurial nature of so many of their players, but I think NSW a real shout this game, our selectors notwithstanding.
Will AWTHJ and say Qld by 4.