State of Origin 2020 results, schedule. "I'm comfortable wherever. Get the teamlists and officials for each State of Origin game as they come to hand, with squad updates 24 hours before kickoff and late mail on game day. "Once Xavier gets those kicks put in the right spot I don't think anyone will get up there with him. Join us at Suncorp Stadium for Queensland v New South Wales NRL live scores as part of State of Origin 2020 - Nine Wide World of Sports. State of Origin 2020: Game 2 teams, Valentine Holmes, Queensland Maroons, Wayne Bennett, Dane Gagai, Xavier Coates, Phillip Sami. He is very much like Israel Folau in the air.". Gagai laughs off his Origin transforming act and lauds boom winger. Gagai was the only Maroons outside back that had even played an Origin match when they took the field in Adelaide and Queensland will need him to deliver again if they are to seal the series in Sydney on Wednesday night. Amid all the smiling and dancing in the Queensland changerooms, Wayne Bennett delivered a nice clip to Dane Gagai. In his fifth Origin series, Dane Gagai will again represent Queensland. Daly Cherry-Evans (c) 8. Game 1 of State of Origin 2020 could be the third major football event in 10 days to be affected by inclement weather. State of Origin Game 2 First Tryscorer Tips - Best Value: Dane Gagai South Sydney Rabbitohs must wish Dane Gagai could wear his Queensland jersey each game of the year, because there is no doubt he is a different beast in the Origin arena with yet another fantastic performance in Game 1. It could be argued that at various times in the 2020 season, each of those players should've been in reserve grade. By. He is a key player in the Queensland State of Origin squad for the past five years and keen golfer who regularly plays with team mate Adam Reynolds. I don't listen to any outside noise. Dane Gagai of the Maroons makes a break during game one of the 2020 State of Origin series. LeagueUnlimited Media | November 18 2020 7:00PM. Former Brisbane Lions AFL star Daniel Merritt did some work with Coates and other Broncos outside backs after he retired. Geyer said Coates had deserved his Maroons opportunity and insisted his best was yet to come. ", Game two tickets start from $45 for members and $49 for general public or get your wig and experience the Blatchy’s effect from $85 for members or $90 for the general public, Walters wants steel in defence and control from halves, Poachers warned: Walters says Broncos' rising stars staying put, 'On notice': Bennett ensures Bunnies aren't buying into hype, 'Pretty grim': Walters takes stock after a rough first night, You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. I think he's about 106 kilos and he's up there with the fastest in the NRL, so that's pretty impressive and he's got a long future ahead of him.". Dane Gagai has responded to sledging that he saves his best for Origin, after another matchwinning performance for … He has both Torres Strait Island and New Zealand heritage. Wherever they need me, I'm gonna do my best and try and do my job to the best of my abilities.". This is Gagai’s 13th Origin game and he’s scored 11 tries. Felise … ... Sun 8 Nov 2020, 07:01 AM Share on social media. "I can see the height and speed. "He is on the wing and a lot of the time your performance is reactive to how the team is going but if the Broncos turn things around and get on the front foot we are going to see an even better version of young Xavier. Thu 5 Nov 2020, 12:39 AM ... "Phillip Sami had no idea he was playing until about the same time Dane Gagai did. "I think he's about 106 kilos and he's up there with the fastest in the NRL so that's pretty impressive and he's got a long future ahead of him. Kurt Capewell 11. He didn't go in his shell, that's for sure. Brenko Lee 19. State of Origin 2020: How Jack Wighton can silence nemisis Dane Gagai Jack Wighton has only played four Origin games but has already been made a fool of twice by his Maroons rival. A backline of Allan, Holmes, Lee x2, and Gagai. State of Origin Game 3 First Tryscorer Tips - Next Best: Dane Gagai Rabbitohs and Queensland flyer Dane Gagai is one man who lives for Origin, producing his best football each year in a Maroons jumper and with the series on the line in Queensland, everything points towards a Gagai special on … At the end of 2010, he was named at fullback in the 2010 NYC Team of the Year and played for the Junior Kangaroos against the Junior Kiwis. "The big thing for me with Xavier is that his so young and has been in a team that was well beaten this year, but he has still managed to come out of it looking good. Cameron Munster 7. ... State of Origin 2020: How Jack Wighton can silence nemisis Dane Gagai. Josh Papalii 11. Jai Bednall jaibednall news.com.au November 6, 2020 6:05AM ... Dane Gagai 5. Dane Gagai 21. November 9, 2020. Coates made 122 metres from 17 tough runs in Adelaide but there were other dimensions of his play that Gagai said were Origin-like. 1. His stocks have gone up this year, where a lot of people at the Broncos haven't. Dane Gagai says he now understands why Xavier Coates is nicknamed "Little GI" after the teenager's accomplished all-round debut for the Maroons. Dane Gagai last week caused Jack Wighton a massive headache for a second consecutive Origin opener. Having won a player of the series on the wing for Queensland in 2017, Gagai was again brilliant against a high-profile but out-of-position NSW centre pairing in game one on Wednesday night. This, however, is a try saved. "Everyone's going to be entitled to their opinion," he said. Origin 2020: Dane Gagai responds to sledge he is a Maroons specialist. Dane Gagai talks about his form surge when he plays for Queensland and tips big things for rookie winger Xavier Coates. Josh Papalii 3. sachin yedke - 05/11/2020. Phillip Sami 6. "I thought a few of my performances this year at Souths were pretty up there but, unfortunately, we didn't get to where we wanted to go, which was the grand final. "He has got high jump and long jump records for regionals and been to state titles for both. 80--4. Gagai has played with a host of big-name Queensland stars, but was a little star-struck himself when he saw the performance of rookie winger Xavier Coates, who shone on debut as well as after the match, where he featured in a number of heart-warming interviews. News; Sport; ... Dane Gagai D.Gagai. Match Preview: Origin Game II. CLICK HERE TO WATCH STATE OF ORIGIN 2020 The Adelaide weather forecast for Wednesday, November 4 warns of a 60% chance of rain which could adversely impact conditions at the Adelaide Oval. Phillip Sami 6. He can jump. Dane Gagai's man-of-the-match display in Queensland's 18-14 win over NSW was just the latest in the winger's stellar State of Origin career. Dane is son of a North Queensland regional rugby league legend – Ray Gagai – the first-ever try scorer in the Intrust Super Cup. State of Origin is full of surprises and the 40-year anniversary of the series is sure to uphold that. Like I've always said, when I'm playing at Souths, all my focus is on them and, now I'm in Origin camp, all my focus is going to be here. "He didn't go into his shell, that's for sure. Dane Gagai carved up NSW again.Credit:Getty, "Yeah, well initially I was playing on the wing, but Brenko was a bit touch and go there, so it was a last-minute call to move to the centre," Gagai said. Facebook. "There was one part there where he took that high ball and Jack Wighton got a good piece of him and he just got up, played the ball and that's what Origin is all about, making those big plays. Queensland coach Wayne Bennett was full of smiles following his side’s shock 18-14 win over New South Wales on Wednesday night and it seems he was full of sledges too. "The job's only half done now," Gagai said. "It's pretty impressive to see a 19-year-old kid that big that can move that quick. Photo via Facebook. Give me a Last Dance style documentary series which follows "One of the things GI had was that size and speed.". Speaking ahead of the second game of the Ampol State of Origin series in Sydney, Queensland veteran Gagai described the similarities he saw between the 194cm Coates and Maroons great Greg Inglis. "He didn't get overwhelmed by the situation and he was pretty composed out there, and he was talking throughout the game. In defence, he saved Queensland's bacon in the first half when his outside man, Coates, lost his feet, seemingly gifting Daniel Tupou a free run to the line. The State of Origin anthem debate is set to reignite after four players were seen not singing the national anthem before the opening game of the 2020 series. 7:30. Before this series, Queensland has won 21 times, NSW 15 times, with two series drawn. Broncos assistant coach Kurt Richards said Merritt was blown away by Coates' jump for the ball. After 13 games for the Queensland Maroons, Dane Gagai is the fifth highest try scorer in State of Origin history, with 11 tries to his name. "There's still two more games left and we've just got to make sure we do everything we can to prepare and be better than we were because we're going have to be if we want to be a chance of beating New South Wales. Dane Gagai gets a little bemused at the suggestion that he is Clark Kent for his NRL side South Sydney and Superman for the Maroons in State of Origin. November 4, 2020. Game one of the 2020 State of Origin kicks off Wednesday November 4 at … Video: Bill Scurfield/QRL Mon 06 Apr, 2020 Christian Welch 9. ... Dane Gagai 5. He was magnificent against the Blues to help the underdog Maroons to a gutsy victory. 320. In 2017, Gagai was the first Winger in Origin history to win the Wally Lewis Medal. 6--1. ", What Arrow thought of Wayne's dance moves. "Xavier's leap is unbelievable. Christian Welch 9. This will be utterly incredible if we manage to win and not get 50 put down our flanks. 0. He took a high ball and Jack Wighton got a good piece of him and he just got up and played the ball, and that's what Origin is all about… making the big plays. He has already shown that the physicality isn't a problem for him. Standard Dane Gagai Origin performance. Game 1: Wednesday, November 4: ... Daly Cherry-Evans surprisingly got the nod for Queensland in the first match when it seemed to us that centre Dane Gagai was a clear winner. You don't need to teach him how to catch a ball above his head," Geyer told NRL.com. State of Origin. Save me Origin Gagai, you're our only hope From 2009 to 2011, Gagai played for the Brisbane Broncos' NYC team, scoring 39 tries in 61 games. But ultimately, experience will prevail and result … "That's all behind us now. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Actually that's the one thing I've spoken about in camp, it's pretty impressive to see a 19-year-old kid that big that can move that quick," Gagai said. "He solved another problem when Cleary put a grubber in and he stopped that.". 2020 State of Origin Game 1, NSW 14 QLD 18, Report. The Maroons will look to exploit Coates's phenomenal ability in the air in Sydney. Edrick Lee 6. Dane Gagai of the Maroons makes a break during game one of the 2020 State of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at the Adelaide Oval on November 04, 2020 in... Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images Sign up here. "I thought he was outstanding," Gagai said. Embed from Getty Images. Despite jokes to the contrary, Gagai had a strong season for the Rabbitohs but, once again, he's risen to the occasion when he suits up for his state. Gagai, in his 14th Origin game and playing in the centres, set up winger Coates for a crucial second half try in the Maroons 18-14 win in Adelaide with the Broncos flyer finishing with power and an extra kick to leave Blues defenders in his wake. Dane Gagai has scored 11 tries in 13 games, the joint-fourth most of any player in State of Origin history; he has crossed for four tries in his last four appearances in game 1. 21. "In Origin, if he can get behind a pack going forward and halves that are going to use him to his strengths then he will be fine. Twitter. Biography: Switching between wing and centre throughout the 2019 season, Gagai scored more tries than in any other season in the NRL with ten. Jake Friend 10. When I got Daniel Merritt in to do work with the catchers when Wayne [Bennett] was there he said 'I'd like to get this kid over to the Brisbane Lions now'," Richards told NRL.com. "I thought he was outstanding. I'll just do everything I can to prepare and not let the team down.". He didn't get overwhelmed by the situation and he was pretty composed out there and he was talking throughout the game," Gagai said. "It was phenomenal how high he was getting and Daniel couldn't believe it, and he had just finished his career with the Lions at that time. Sports news, results and expert commentary delivered straight to your inbox each weekday. Cameron Munster 7. Coates was coached by 1999 Storm premiership-winner Matt Geyer at Marymount College on the Gold Coast. How 'Little GI' won over Dane Gagai. 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