Against the Odds: Maroons Triumph in Epic State of Origin Decider
QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, JUL 9 – Queensland's experienced lineup led by legends and key players like Tom Dearden secured a commanding 20-0 halftime lead to stun New South Wales in the State of Origin series.
- On Wednesday, Queensland Maroons led 20-0 at halftime and won 24-12, stunning the Blues in the decider.
- In the lead-up, Queensland coach Billy Slater made bold roster moves, including recalling Josh Papali'i from retirement and signing rookie Gehamat Shibasaki on a train-and-trial deal, boosting confidence for the decider.
- Following Queensland's upset victory, Cleary was denied a series win, and Daley expressed disappointment over the team's poor start.
- Beyond this result, Queensland’s series record of eight wins in ten deciders since 2011 cements their long-term dominance in the Origin rivalry.
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It was a touching scene in game three, the Origin decider, as Cameron Munster's teammates embraced him, followed by his NSW Blues rivals after Queensland's 24-12 triumph.

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'Bigger than the sport': Maroons, Blues rally around Munster as QLD claim Origin decider
It was a touching scene in game three, the Origin decider, as Cameron Munster's teammates embraced him, followed by his NSW Blues rivals after Queensland's 24-12 triumph.

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Loz cause: Queensland produce another Origin boilover to stun Daley’s Blues
Queensland went into Wednesday’s State of Origin series decider as rank outsiders. But they did what the Maroons always do to seal a remarkable series win.
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