Player ratings: Who starred, who struggled?

STATE of Origin III has been run and won, but who starred and who struggled in the series decider? Check out our Game Three player ratings.

Kevvie’s gamble pays off, again

KEVIN Walters' first day as Queensland coach could have destroyed him. Instead, it laid the foundations for two winning series.

Munster shows future’s bright for Maroons

IN the space of 80 minutes, Cameron Munster showed why Kevin Walters has so much faith in the next generation for the Maroons.

Blues skipper’s class act

NSW captain Boyd Cordner took a leaf out of Cameron Smith’s book with his post match Origin speech.

It’s bloody great to be a Queenslander

THERE’s only one thing sweeter than saying goodbye to legends — and that’s welcoming the champions of tomorrow. Queensland have done both in one of its proudest nights in the history of Origin football.

Ministers jet back for Origin

THREE Government ministers were at the Origin decider in Brisbane despite the fact the Cabinet is supposed to be governing from Cairns this week. Two of them flew back on the Government jet to catch the game.

Gus’s call on Blues’ fall

COLMAN’S CALL: You can never accuse Gus Gould of understatement. From the moment he opened his mouth the superlatives leapt out like salmon heading upstream.

Cronk’s stunning kick a moment of magic

IF Origin III will be remembered for just one moment it will be a Valentine Holmes try off a pinpoint Cooper Cronk kick. WATCH IT HERE!

Joey ‘sick’: ‘Just don’t get it’

IF ANDREW Johns’ scathing attack on NSW after Game 2 was bad, his shattered response to Game 3 is even more sobering.

Cabbies ‘refused fares’ after Origin celebrations

STATE of Origin attendees revelling in Queensland’s victory ended the night on a sour note after ID scanning delayed entry to pubs while some cab drivers were accused of illegally refusing service in the area.