Daily Mail Australia’s live blog will bring you all the updates and scores from the third and deciding match of this year’s State of Origin series.
PNG football fans take it to the next level
Yes, we love our Origin, but in the only country in the world that has rugby league as its national sport, football fans take it one step further, like this young Maroons supporter.
Bad fashion choice by Queensland Premier Steven Miles
No, not the Maroons scarf – the blue jacket. It almost looks like the Queensland leader has an each-way bet.
Your Origin teams – unless there are late changes
1. Reece Walsh 2. Selwyn Cobbo 3. Dane Gagai 4. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 5. Valentine Holmes 6. Tom Dearden 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Reuben Cotter 9. Ben Hunt 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Harry Grant 15. Moeaki Fotuaika 16. Felise Kaufusi 17. Kalyn Ponga 18. Trent Loiero
The statistic every NSW fan should be concerned about
No, it’s not about the fact that the Cockroaches have only won two decisive games in Brisbane since Origin was formed.
We’re talking about the Blues winning the penalty count in just nine of the 60 Origin games played in the Queensland capital. There’s a good chance Ashley Klein (pictured below) won’t even the score tonight – and the six again count is also worth keeping an eye on.
How many cans of coke does Brian To’o drink before the game?
He is one of the Blues’ best players and scored twice in the huge win at the MCG in the second leg. But if you think To’o is stuffing himself with dietitian-approved meals of steamed vegetables, skinless chicken and soy milk for dessert, think again…
The view from Caxton Street
The Blues attempted to drive the team bus over the famous stretch of tarmac, right past the Caxon Street Hotel, in a bid to revive an Origin tradition that saw NSW stars of yesteryear being pelted with abuse and cans of XXXX.
They were beaten back by police who said it would be too dangerous. This is what it looked like a short while ago, just a stone’s throw from Suncorp Stadium…
Meet Australia’s Unluckiest Queenslander
While the rest of the Maroons army is raring to go with kick-off in about 90 minutes, Jaydn Su’A has spoken out about being out for the third match and he is not happy about it.
Hello and welcome
Thanks for joining us as we listen to Daily Mail Australia’s coverage of one of the most anticipated Origin games in years.
We have all the latest updates, scores and reaction as the Maroons attempt to win their third straight series under coach Billy Slater and avenge the drubbing they took at the hands of the Blues in Game 2.
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