‘Making them look silly’: Fans demand ultimate reward for Latrell after latest QLD embarrassment

NSW legend Andrew Johns has lauded Blues centre Latrell Mitchell for his ability to make the best players in the world look ordinary as calls grew for him to win the Wally Lewis Medal.

Mitchell was involved in three pieces of brilliant play early in game three that gave the Blues the early advantage and the first try of the night.

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Mitchell was one of the Blues best in games one and two, with Brad Fittler praising him for his involvement and commitment in the effort areas of the game and it was more of the same early at Cbus Super Stadium.

The 24-year-old was the catalyst for a heads-up defensive play and two excellent solo runs early in Origin III, one of which resulted in him scoring the first try of the night as he ran rings around the Queensland defence.

“We highlighted in the pregame just the talent of Latrell Mitchell and how he’s the X factor for NSW,” Johns said on Channel 9.

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“Remember these are the best players in the world, the best defenders.

“This was the lead-up, gets the ball, picks it up and just is playing with the opposition, then he gets the ball in space.

“Look at the footwork. They don’t get a hand on it. These aren’t average footballers. These are the best players in the world. He’s making them look silly.”

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Social media lit up with fans calling for Mitchell to be awarded the Wally Lewis Medal as the player of the series.