Origin’s kryptonite saw the Blues adopt a Maroons state of mind
Queensland's dismal performance in the recent Origin decider included 50 missed tackles and a 70 percent completion rate. Phil Gould noted the Maroons struggled with favouritism, losing both games they were favored to win. The match highlighted a trend where underdogs often outperform expectations in the State of Origin series.
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Published 13 Jul 2026, 01:33 UTC · Updated 13 Jul 2026, 01:40 UTC
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