In the State of Origin opener, NSW legend Andrew Johns reacts in the commentary box after the Blues have a try that is described as “sure” bombed or missed during play. The reports from multiple outlets focus on Johns’ immediate response to the incident, including the surprise at how the scoring opportunity developed and did not result in a try.
Across the sources, the core event is consistent: during the match, the Blues fail to convert a seemingly clear chance early in the contest, and Johns is shown responding in real time as the situation unfolds. The articles provide the reaction as the main news element, with limited additional detail in the excerpts provided about the specific cause of the missed try or the broader scoring breakdown of the game.
All three outlets frame the moment as notable because it involves an outcome that Johns considers unexpected, given the opportunity presented to the Blues in the opening match of the series.
