Rugby league State of Origin Game 3, 2010.
Queensland defeated New South Wales, 23 points to 18.
A three game series clean sweep, five series in a row.
A better performance from New South Wales, particularly some of their forwards.
Despite that, their halves did not really provide them with the direction that is needed to win consistently.
Desperation plays will not pay off over the long term.
A number of their better players were those that probably will not be considered next year as NSW continue rebuilding their team.
The fact that it was Queensland’s defence in the second half that resulted in their victory underlines their status as a champion team.
Billy Slater was overlooked as a representative player early in his career because his size was considered a liability in defence. Not any more.
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