State of Origin NSW v QLD Game 3

State of Origin is one of Australia's premier sporting events - a best of three series of rugby league played by the Maroons, QLD, and the Blues, NSW. During this time there is a lot of rivalry between the two states and the matches attract huge audiences.

Games 1 and 2 were won by QLD, so NSW supporters were understandably feeling a little deflated, especially seeing as QLD have won State of Origin five times previously. 

Despite NSW's losing streak, we decided it would be good fun to go to the ANZ Stadium at Olympic Park and watch the last game live rather than on TV. I bought the tickets for Dave as a present for our four year (eek) anniversary, which was in May.

First stop after work was obviously dinner - we went to a Thai restaurant called Spice I Am near Central station, which everyone raves about. It was average - I wouldn't go there again. 


We then caught the train to Olympic Park and once we arrived, settled down to a couple of drinks before the match began. 


Our tickets were in the "Blatchy's Blues" supporters box so we were surrounded by New South Welshmen which made for a very good atmosphere. As part of our ticket price, we received a curly blue wig and a t-shirt to wear. A very good look I think you would agree...

The first half wasn't great because QLD had majority possession and had scored two tries to NSW's one by half time. The second half however was fantastic, NSW had majority possession and after a couple of near-attempts, scored their first try, which caused uproar in the stadium. The atmosphere was fantastic. Unfortunately it wasn't too long until QLD answered back to this and by full time they had well and truly won.

 Despite the full time score of 18-23, we had a really enjoyable night.