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It all comes down to this. NSW haven’t won a decider at Suncorp in almost two decades, but is this Michael Maguire-coached side ready to write their own history?

Daly Cherry-Evans fumes that Cameron Murray avoids a send-off but is sin binned for running in to get involved in a melee started by the Maroons skipper and Jarome Luai.

Ben Hunt is forced off the field for a HIA after a desperate tackle put his head in contact with a NSW ball carrier's knee.

NSW’s 19th man Haumole Olakau’atu has been dismissed from the sideline after getting himself involved in a first-half melee despite not playing in Origin III.

A stray boot from Reece Walsh is penalised after Stephen Crichton loses the ball just before the try line amid desperate Queensland defence.

Nine News reporter Danny Weidler has hit back at criticism from Maroons coach Billy Slater and several members of Fox Sports’ NRL 360 magazine show.

Kurt Capewell penalised for lifting Stephen Crichton into a dangerous position.

Angus Crichton is forced off early in the first half after his head made contact with the elbow of ball carrier Reece Walsh.

Both teams and the Suncorp Stadium crowd honour the late NRL commentator David Morrow.

Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans stops a potential NSW try with a lunge to ankle tap Bradman Best.

Liam Martin and Angus Crichton will enter enemy territory in the Origin decider - but the NSW pair are more than ready.

Michael Chammas, Adrian Proszenko and Christian Nicolussi give their last word on the match from Maroons territory.

Jason Ryles will start work in his new job with Parramatta at the end of the week.

Wally Lewis and Darren Lockyer have discussed the ban on NSW taking their team bus down Caxton Street.

The former ABC and 2GB commentator, who has died aged 71, was inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame last week.

Will this be the swan song of Queensland’s captain? And if so, where will Daly Cherry-Evans stand among the Maroons and State of Origin greats?

We take a look at Queensland’s royal run of Origin wins at Suncorp, from the nail-biting moments to the star performances.

State of Origin legends Wally Lewis and Ben Elias had their say ahead of the 2024 series decider in Brisbane.

Broncos great Darren Lockyer believes the club's young hooker provided a much needed spark for the side against the Dragons.

Billy Slater has taken a gamble with the Knights superstar. But Michael Maguire must try to expose him if the Origin shield is to return south.

Stuart did it as a player in 1994 and coach in 2005, in which Johns was at his very best.

Our experts predict how Wednesday night’s decider will play out with the Origin series on the line at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium.

Mitch Barnett has reflected on some errors from earlier in his NRL career ahead of long-awaited Origin debut.

Only South Sydney’s Cody Walker would join Mitch Moses and Jarome Luai on a podium of the game’s most fiery playmakers as they return to rugby league’s most hostile environment.

Ivan Cleary was in no mood to discuss reports he'd met with Blaize Talagi and his brother.

Broncos captain Adam Reynolds is on the cusp of a remarkable injury comeback, but how much of a difference would his presence have made?

Billy Slater was angered by suggestions the Queensland coaching staff had fallen out with Selwyn Cobbo.

Catch the most comprehensive preview of State of Origin Game 3 with Phil 'Gus' Gould and Mathew Thompson and don't miss the live and exclusive coverage on 9 and 9Now.

Queensland Maroons Legends Wally Lewis and Darren Lockyer preview the 2024 Origin decider. Wally believes this is the best team NSW has picked in a while and QLD will have a tough battle on their hands. Locky backs Dane Gagai and Kalyn…

Maroons coach Billy Slater has denied reports of a rift with star winger Selwyn Cobbo ahead of the Origin decider.