Queensland's Origin Reign Continues

The Queensland reign goes on. In a compelling contest - one of the best in recent years - the Maroons prevailed 26-16 in Brisbane, to wrap up their 10th series victory in eleven years.

Their dominance surely can't go on forever, although sometimes it feels like it might. They have the recipe for winning football at this level, and keep finding ways to stay one step ahead.

Things might change when the likes of Cameron Smith, Cooper Cronk and Johnathan Thurston move on - but you wouldn't bet on it.

New South Wales were much improved on their effort in their first match, but still managed a mix of sweet and sour. They enjoyed good periods in both halves but couldn't capitalise and too often released the pressure valve with a mistake or penalty, allowing Queensland to constantly build scoreboard pressure.

Maroons winger Dane Gagai grabbed a hat trick, while Thurston kicked goals from everywhere to cap a brilliant all round display. And retiring Queensland veteran Corey Parker got his perfect farewell.

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