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State of Origin 2016: Who the experts are tipping in game two
Andrew Webster
Before a salivating Suncorp Stadium crowd, with a side loaded with Immortals-in-waiting, against a NSW side nobody thinks can win, ALL the pressure is on the Maroons.
One-pointer: Adam Reynolds practices his field goals at Suncorp Stadium on Tuesday.Credit: Bradley Kanaris
Maroons by 4
Roy Masters
NSW halves Adam Reynolds and James Maloney will need to convert repeat sets into tries. If they can, NSW can win.
Blues by 1
Steve Mascord
I'm tipping Queensland for the same reasons everyone else is tipping them. They won in Sydney. They have a better side. They are at home. No rocket surgery required.
Maroons by 12
Phil Lutton
Queensland were flat in Sydney and still won. Can't see how the result will be any different in Brisbane.
Maroons by 12
Brad Walter
The Blues spine of Adam Reynolds, James Maloney, Matt Moylan and Robbie Farah have now played together and will provide more spark in attack than in Origin I.
Blues by 4
Chris Barrett
Hope Matt Moylan has a blinder but still can't wrap my head around how James Tedesco – arguably the form player in the state – is not in this Blues side.
Maroons by 6
Adam Pengilly
NSW will be improved, but how much is still left under the Queensland bonnet from Origin I? A Maroonwash will be two-thirds complete on a fast track at Suncorp.
Maroons by 8
Adrian Proszenko
It won't be another Suncorp Stadium massacre, but Queensland will again get the job done in Queensland.
Maroons by 4
Michael Chammas
The game will be won when David Klemmer and Andrew Fifita come on the field. An Adam Reynolds field goal will put the result beyond doubt.
Blues by 7