A stunning try-saving tackle, three send-offs and a bitter Blues injury blow in the opening minutes. Here are the five key points from State of Origin Game II.
Reece Walsh started it — that's no surprise, he was in just about everything all game — when he made an off-the-ball tackle on James Tedesco with about 30 seconds remaining.
Not that the home fans minded, cheering Walsh off the field like a conquering hero as he waved gleefully at them.State of Origin is as much a war of attrition as anything else. It was confirmed that he had damaged his pectoral muscle and would play no further part, meaning Damien Cook came on early to play in the centres.
A good start is huge in Origin footy, and soon after New South Wales' early injury misfortune, the Maroons had a huge decision go their way.
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