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Record win as Queensland reclaim Origin crown
WWOS staff
If there was ever any doubt, Queensland again illustrated why they’re the greatest Origin side ever in thrashing NSW 52-6 in the decider at Suncorp Stadium.
Johnathan Thurston and man of the series Corey Parker led the way for the home side in Justin Hodges' farewell Origin game, as a Maroons tide swept the Blues aside to score the biggest win in Origin history.
NSW had no answer to anything the Maroons did, with poor discipline and ball security repeatedly giving the home side opportunities that were gratefully taken.
Skipper Cameron Smith admitted afterwards that they had a point to prove.
Their demolition job was set-up with three tries in the first half.
Debutant Dane Gagai set Suncorp alive with the Maroons' opener.
The Blues tried to flex their muscles, but it was in vain.
Greg Inglis was back to his best as the Maroons ran riot.
The superstar scored his side's third try as they took a 22-2 halftime lead.
His teammates were already celebrating as Inglis did his trademark goanna crawl.
The Blues' pitiful start to the match was compounded by two ugly incidents.
