State of Origin 2026 Game 3 live: Qld Maroons v NSW Blues – latest updates
Updates from the series decider at Suncorp Stadium Kick-off in Brisbane is 8.05pm AEST Email Jonathan Since the beginning of the three-game Origin series in
Updates from the series decider at Suncorp Stadium Kick-off in Brisbane is 8.05pm AEST Email Jonathan Since the beginning of the three-game Origin series in 1982, there have been 10 deciders played in Queensland; seven have been won by the home state, three by NSW and a sole draw in 1999.
This series’ game three looks to be an uphill battle for the Blues after they were battered in front of a Queensland-centric crowd at the MCG in game two. In Brisbane, it will be a different story again, and there are doubts about whether the Blues can win the decider against a loud and proud Maroons crowd at home.
If Martin brings the mayhem, Cleary plays a blinder and Best finds room to gallop, NSW can give their longsuffering coach a sweet goodbye. But if Queensland pick up where they left off in Melbourne and snap NSW’s spirit with an early points blitz, the Suncorp earth might open up and swallow the men in Blue as it has so many others.
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