The QLDmaroons pulled off one of the greatest wins in Origin history!
A weaving Harry Grant teamed up with Kurt Capewell, who moved into the centres following Cobbo's injury, to get the side their second on the stroke of the break with the Broncos back-rower beating Brian To'o to the ball in-goal.
Tempers boiled over immediately after half-time when Dane Gagai took out Matt Burton in back play to spark an all-in melee with both players sent to the sin-bin for throwing punches. The reduction of 12 sapped both sides further energy but none more so than the Blues who began to lose their way in attack with a brain snap by Stephen Crichton in the 58th minute allowing Queensland to take the lead.
Ponga's solo effort got the Maroons the lead before the Blues continued to fumble their way to defeat that will have those south of the border questioning some decisions made by Brad Fittler throughout the series. However, ultimately, the Blues made it hard for themselves the moment they dropped Origin I in Sydney and despite a gallant effort in the decider, were no match for a Queensland side that never, ever say die.
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